Category: In the News
Charles Joly Named Best Bartender in the U.S.
The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) and World Class U.S. have crowned Chicago mixologist Charles Joly the U.S. Bartender of the Year for 2014.
First Class of Hospitality Students Graduate from Diageo Program
Students in the Learning Skills for Life class at the Diageo North American headquarters in Norwalk, CT gained hospitality skills, with a focus on retail, enterprise and bartending.
New Jack Daniel’s Offering in China
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold, a double-barreled and double-mellowed expression of the brand’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, is now available in Asia.
Perfect Puree’s Flavor Your Way Cocktail Contest
The Perfect Puree is running a $5,000 contest called “Flavor Your Way” for bartenders to create an original drink recipe using Perfect Puree products.
Domaine De Canton Bartender of the Year Winner Announced
Dennis Gobis of Drink.Well won the fifth annual Domaine De Canton Bartender of the Year Contest in St. Maarten. His winning recipe, The One, included the secret ingredient of tamarind.
OnTrac Data Provides Insight into What Drives On-Premise Consumer Behavior
Most customers haven’t decided what to drink when they enter an establishment. So what steers them toward a brand choice? The Beverage Information & Insight Group’s OnTrac data gathers on-premise sales, visibility and promotion data, providing answers to that question and a roadmap for creating an effective on-premise adult beverage program.
Taking Home the Spirit with el Jimador
Tequila brand el Jimador launched “Take Home the Spirit,” a 360-degree branding program partnering with Foursquare. Soccer fans can connect with the brand through Facebook contests, team-inspired recipes and more.
Chivas Masters Competition Results are In
Chivas Regal held the Chivas Masters Global Bartending Competition in 12 countries, asking bartenders to rediscover classic cocktails and recreate them using Chivas.
Father’s Day ’14 Cocktails
Raise a toast to Dad with one of these specialty drinks.
Two New Beer Cocktails For Red Robin
The gourmet burger chain has added two new flavors to its line of “Can-Crafted” beer-and-liquor drinks: the Wildbeer-y and the Beer ‘Rita.