By Brian Rae Having been in the Bar and Drink Trade business for over sixty years, I have experienced many changes in the trade, but in the last ten or twelve years or so, there is a change I find somewhat confusing. That particular matter is the assignment of bartender job titles. Over the years […]
NEW YORK, NY (April 29, 2013) — In an effort to inspire summer celebrations and in-bar originality this summer, Dos Equis is unveiling the details of its Signature Cocktail Series on-premise program that features three delicious Dos Equis cocktails; the Dos-Arita™, Michelada and Dos Sidra. With creativity in mind, Dos Equis is also encouraging adult consumers, […]
Update from the Bacardi Global Legacy cocktail showcase in Puerto Rico. There are 19 competitors and we are down to 8. The pictures below are who we think are the top 4. Could the winner be amongst this group!?!?! Check back for more updates!
“He gave his father ‘the talk’” and “In a past life, he was himself” highlight new insights about the “Most Interesting Man in the World” WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 16, 2013 — The legendary beard and smoking jacket are back, as Dos Equis today announced the launch of its 2013 creative advertising campaign featuring the “Most […]
Gentleman Jack introduces “The Order of the Gentlemen” (Lynchburg, TN, April 15, 2013): For the first time since the creation of Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey in 1988, Jack Daniel’s is promoting the super premium brand with a fully integrated marketing campaign. “The Order of Gentlemen,” is a clever homonym that plays on “the order” of gentlemen […]
Introducing the Cuvee 5.150 — the Spirit of Living Tradition NEW YORK, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of five generations of cognac blending mastery and 150 years of artistic craftsmanship, CAMUS (pronunciation: “Kah-moo”), the last independent, family-owned Cognac house and fifth largest worldwide, is proud to announce the release of an historic cognac, […]
Jason Littrell – JBird Captain Obvious 1.3 oz. Dickel #8 Pinch kosher salt (or a pickle) 6 oz. 7-up 2 lime wedges squeezed in Build in glass & serve in a Collins glass. Glass: Collins Maxwell Britten – Maison Premiere Tennessee Valentine 1.25 oz. Dickel #8 .75 oz. Cochi Rose .25 oz. Creme de Cacao […]
CHICAGO – February 19, 2013 – As of early February 2013, more than 1 million 750 ml, six-bottle cases of RumChata Brand Rum Cream have been shipped since its introduction just three and a half years ago. “The great taste of RumChata continued to grow in popularity over the holiday season, resulting in more […]
Top Riesling enthusiasts gathered at Hearth Restaurant in the East Village of New York City for a private tasting of Chilean Riesling and other aromatic white wines. The tasting was the most extensive collection of Riesling and aromatic whites ever gathered in the U.S. It included 15 wines tasted in three flights and showcased Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Muscat, […]
Source: NY TimesBy ROBERT SIMONSONJan 23rd Around the neck of every bottle from the fledgling spirits outfit the 86 Co. – the gin, the vodka, the tequila, the rum – is a small glass ridge. To the untrained eye, it looks like a packaging flourish. It is not. The ridge is there to make it easier for […]
Bartender® Job Titles (curmudgeon comments)
/in Bartending, NewsBy Brian Rae Having been in the Bar and Drink Trade business for over sixty years, I have experienced many changes in the trade, but in the last ten or twelve years or so, there is a change I find somewhat confusing. That particular matter is the assignment of bartender job titles. Over the years […]
DOS EQUIS® UNVEILS ITS SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SERIES ON-PREMISE THIS SUMMER
/in Bartending, NewsNEW YORK, NY (April 29, 2013) — In an effort to inspire summer celebrations and in-bar originality this summer, Dos Equis is unveiling the details of its Signature Cocktail Series on-premise program that features three delicious Dos Equis cocktails; the Dos-Arita™, Michelada and Dos Sidra. With creativity in mind, Dos Equis is also encouraging adult consumers, […]
Bacardi Global Legacy
/in Bartending, NewsUpdate from the Bacardi Global Legacy cocktail showcase in Puerto Rico. There are 19 competitors and we are down to 8. The pictures below are who we think are the top 4. Could the winner be amongst this group!?!?! Check back for more updates!
Ray Foley at Bacardi Global Legacy
/in Bartending, NewsRay Foley at Bacardi Global Legacy cocktail showcase today in Puerto Rico. Stay tuned for the winning recipe!!
Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Returns with Launch of New TV & Online Commercials
/in Bartending, News“He gave his father ‘the talk’” and “In a past life, he was himself” highlight new insights about the “Most Interesting Man in the World” WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 16, 2013 — The legendary beard and smoking jacket are back, as Dos Equis today announced the launch of its 2013 creative advertising campaign featuring the “Most […]
Jack Daniel’s® Launches First TV Campaign in 25 Years for Super Premium Brand Gentleman Jack
/in Bartending, NewsGentleman Jack introduces “The Order of the Gentlemen” (Lynchburg, TN, April 15, 2013): For the first time since the creation of Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey in 1988, Jack Daniel’s is promoting the super premium brand with a fully integrated marketing campaign. “The Order of Gentlemen,” is a clever homonym that plays on “the order” of gentlemen […]
Check Out Booze Business!
/in Bartending, NewsCheck Out Booze Business!
CAMUS Cognac Commemorates 150 Years of Family Cognac Making
/in Bartending, NewsIntroducing the Cuvee 5.150 — the Spirit of Living Tradition NEW YORK, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of five generations of cognac blending mastery and 150 years of artistic craftsmanship, CAMUS (pronunciation: “Kah-moo”), the last independent, family-owned Cognac house and fifth largest worldwide, is proud to announce the release of an historic cognac, […]
George Dickel Mixes It Up In NYC!
/in Bartending, NewsJason Littrell – JBird Captain Obvious 1.3 oz. Dickel #8 Pinch kosher salt (or a pickle) 6 oz. 7-up 2 lime wedges squeezed in Build in glass & serve in a Collins glass. Glass: Collins Maxwell Britten – Maison Premiere Tennessee Valentine 1.25 oz. Dickel #8 .75 oz. Cochi Rose .25 oz. Creme de Cacao […]
RumChata Hits One Million Six-Bottle Case Mark
/in Bartending, NewsCHICAGO – February 19, 2013 – As of early February 2013, more than 1 million 750 ml, six-bottle cases of RumChata Brand Rum Cream have been shipped since its introduction just three and a half years ago. “The great taste of RumChata continued to grow in popularity over the holiday season, resulting in more […]
CHILEAN RIESLING TAKES ON NEW YORK CITY
/in Bartending, NewsTop Riesling enthusiasts gathered at Hearth Restaurant in the East Village of New York City for a private tasting of Chilean Riesling and other aromatic white wines. The tasting was the most extensive collection of Riesling and aromatic whites ever gathered in the U.S. It included 15 wines tasted in three flights and showcased Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Muscat, […]
Bartender®s Are Doing More Than Taking Orders
/in Bartending, NewsSource: NY TimesBy ROBERT SIMONSONJan 23rd Around the neck of every bottle from the fledgling spirits outfit the 86 Co. – the gin, the vodka, the tequila, the rum – is a small glass ridge. To the untrained eye, it looks like a packaging flourish. It is not. The ridge is there to make it easier for […]