23rd St Distillery Honors Lunar New Year with Year of the Snake Whisky
Refinement, elegance, and wisdom—the defining symbols of the Year of the Snake. These timeless qualities hold deep meaning in cultural traditions and personal journeys alike. To mark the 2025 Lunar New Year, 23rd St Distillery has unveiled a limited-edition Year of the Snake Whisky. A true masterpiece that blends artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship in a […]
Negroni Variations
Whether you’re a hospo veteran or a cocktail enthusiast, chances are the Negroni, or one of its many variations, have crossed your path. It’s a cocktail steeped in history, culture, and an endless capacity for reinvention. Its classic appeal and the creativity it inspires have propelled it into global fame, with countless variations ensuring there’s […]
Not Your Classic: Whisky Sour
About Bruichladdich In previous collaborations, the focus has been on sustainable brands, products, and practices. Now, another significant player joins that list: Bruichladdich. Located on the west coast of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay, Bruichladdich takes its name from the Gaelic word meaning “shore bank.” Since 2020, this renowned distillery has held B […]
Démodé
What is Cognac? For the past few days, we’ve delved into the intricacies of Cognac and brandy on the official BarCrafts Instagram channel. “Every Cognac is brandy, but not every brandy is Cognac.” — But what does this mean? The Rules To be called a Cognac, the spirit must be distilled twice in a copper […]
Supasawa, Seriously Sour with Sweet Sustainability.
To continue our focus on sustainability, I’d like to introduce a product that has been gaining traction among experienced bartenders worldwide, and for good reason. Born in Belgium, in 2018, Supasawa quickly captured the attention of bartenders and operators locally, reaching over the years a distribution in over 50 countries around the globe. What is […]
Margaret
The Inspiration of the Classics For this cocktail recipe, we took inspiration from one of the most notorious classics: the Margarita. Its history is shrouded in mystery, with countless tales about its origin, allegedly taking inspiration from the Brandy Daisy by using tequila instead of grape distillate. The Daisy is a family of cocktails that […]
Men’s Mental Health Week, a day for everyone.
This year, we observe the 30th anniversary of Men’s Mental Health Week—a crucial moment to acknowledge and reflect on the health challenges faced by men in our lives. Unfortunately, our society often stigmatises men’s struggles, labelling them as “weak”, “boring” and sometimes even “yucky”, making even the smallest struggles feel like a threat to one’s […]
Down Under
Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Jameson invited bartenders from around the world to showcase their passion for their localities, inspiring the global community with their creativity and mastery of their craft. Here’s what I came up with. About Jameson Black Barrel This triple-distilled Irish Whiskey is aged for up to 16 years in double-charred barrels. […]
Flor de Café
Earth Day – 22nd April 2024 Sustainability is one of the most heartfelt topics in our industry and has increasingly gained global awareness. On Earth Day, observed on April 22nd, people come together to raise awareness of global climate change and take action to preserve Mother Earth. For this special occasion, we’ve chosen to collaborate […]
The Peach Flock
Urban Rum Distillers BRIX Born in Surry Hills, amongst Sydney’s vibrant creative hub, this small urban distillery pushes the boundaries of rum making forward. Rum is made of only three components: Molasses, Yeast, and Water. With this in mind, Brix believes in using top-quality ingredients and following a four-stage process to create high-quality rum. The […]