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Drinks At Work

Shaun Byrne: from bartender to vermouth-maker and award-winning liqueur producer

The bar proved a great training ground for this award-winning entrepreneur and author. He makes ace vermouth, and a world-beating cassis.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 Aug 2023

Shaun Byrne. Photo: Supplied

Hamish Smith talks bar awards, lists, and the future of drinks journalism

The influential journalist and creator of the Bar World 100 talks drinks journalism.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 16 Aug 2023

Hamish Smith. Photo: Supplied

What to expect from Anneliese Grazioli’s next bar

Bar Kokomo is set to open in September this year.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Jul 2023

What to expect from Anneliese Grazioli’s next bar

How two bartenders turned a pandemic-era keg cocktail side hustle into a proper drinks brand

Andy McIntyre & Mitch Keane are eyeing east coast expansion for Idle Hands Drinks Co.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Jul 2023

Why Sam Ng gave up the corporate brand ambassador life to open a bar

Ng has opened Puffy Bois, where the focus is on fun, pizza, and some very good drinks.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Jul 2023

Puffy Bois Sam Ng (left) and Zul Zaba. Photo: Supplied

“It’s zookeeping.” Rocky Hair on hospitality (and giving people what they want)

Rocky is the new group ops manager for Mucho Group, and has worked in Sydney, LA, London — and Beirut.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Jun 2023

“It’s zookeeping.” Rocky Hair on hospitality (and giving people what they want)

“Think outside the box.” Mitch Townsend shares tips on entering the Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, and careers

After working in the kitchen, Mitch worked Melbourne’s best bars before landing his dream ambassador gig.

By Boothby Staff

/ 18 May 2023

“Think outside the box.” Mitch Townsend shares tips on entering the Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, and careers

“We put our bar on the market, and put it all into starting Brix,” says James Christopher

Why focus is important, and why Brix never made gin.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Apr 2023

“We put our bar on the market, and put it all into starting Brix,” says James Christopher

The bartender behind the world’s number three bar is coming to Sydney next week

Simone Caporale is taking over Maybe Sammy on Friday 14 April.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Apr 2023

The bartender behind the world’s number three bar is coming to Sydney next week

“Preparation is key.” Kate McGraw shares some World Class advice on comps, careers, and more

Kate talks about the work that goes into creating a World Class cocktail, how winning bartenders prepare for the competition, and loads more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 22 Mar 2023

“Preparation is key.” Kate McGraw shares some World Class advice on comps, careers, and more

“Brands follow the money.” Charlie Ainsbury, Darren Leaney, and Mariella Menato on the future of the drinks industry

Talking why punters ought to pay more, if sustainable spirits are possible, bartenders owning bars, and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Mar 2023

“Brands follow the money.” Charlie Ainsbury, Darren Leaney, and Mariella Menato on the future of the drinks industry

“I started with $30K.” James Young on building a medal-winning world-beating gin

Or, how to build an award winning gin with no distilling experience.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Mar 2023

“I started with $30K.” James Young on building a medal-winning world-beating gin