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Drinks At Work

Shirley Yeung on Mix Haus, working with Rhubi, and more

Entries into the Just Add Rhubi cocktail competition are open now — here’s what you need to know.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Sep 2024

Shirley Yeung with Mix Haus co-founder Pippa Caravan (left). Photo: Supplied

10 years in: Nick Corletto on Maybe Mae’s longevity and upcoming tour

The best cocktail bar in Australia you haven’t been to — yet.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Aug 2024

Maybe Mae turns 10 years old this month. Photo: Supplied

“It’s about the storytelling for us,” says new Balvenie ambassador, Joseph Chisholm

How Joey went from being a bartender — and a butler — to the brand ambassador for a favourite brand beloved by bartenders.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 31 Jul 2024

Joseph Chisholm, left, with Ross Blainey. Photo: Christopher Pearce

Five years in with NSW’s number one bar: Sebastian Soto on Double Deuce Lounge

It has been a big year: the bar turned five, and they picked up two trophies at the Boothby Best Bars NSW Awards.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Jul 2024

Sebastian Soto celebrates the win at the Boothby Best Bars NSW awards in July. Photo: Christopher Pearce

How to open your first bar — landlords, money and more

Advice from four award-winning bar operators.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 10 Jul 2024

Stefano Catino and Martin Lange. Photo: Christopher Pearce

Emma Sleight on how the World’s 50 Best Bars works

“That’s why the list is so dynamic and by its nature controversial.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Jul 2024

Emma Sleight is head of content for World's 50 Best Bars & Hotels. Photo: Supplied

How the Never Never deal got made (and what it means for the brand)

It’s one of the few Australian indie distillers to get snapped up by a big player.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Jun 2024

From left: George Georgiadis, Sean Baxter, and Tim Boast. Photo: Supplied

“I very much saw a gap in the market.” Sean Baxter and Cara Devine on creating valuable brands

And with the recent acquisition of Never Never by a bigger company, it’s timely advice.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 May 2024

Cara Devine and Sean Baxter at Paramount Liquor's Future Proof Adelaide. Photo: Supplied

Five years in at Alba Bar & Deli with Jamie Fleming

How far can sherry, jamon, and hip hop take a bar?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 23 Apr 2024

Jamie Fleming at Alba Bar & Deli. Photo: Boothby

How much do you really know about cognac? Hennessy’s Jordan Bushell wants to help you out

Talking sustainability, memorable rituals, and Hennessy MyWay comp advice.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 Apr 2024

Jordan Bushell is the global ambassador for Hennessy. Photo: Supplied

How (and why) Ben Luzz renovated a nearly 30 year old Melbourne icon

‘There’s a double economy thing happening at the moment,’ says the Gin Palace owner.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Apr 2024

Ben Luzz at Melbourne icon Gin Palace. Photo: Dean Schmideg

“This industry is all about personality,” says Rooster Rojo’s Abbie Weir

The Rooster Rojo Rumble is looking for six bartenders to fly to Sydney — and one to Greece.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 28 Feb 2024

Abbie Weir is the agave specialist for Amber Beverages Australia. Photo: Boothby