News

Last Call: Enter Your Spirits in the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards Before April 16th

14/04/2026 | With the registrations for the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards closing in days, here's everything spirits brands need to know before the deadline

Bartenders

Know Your Judges: Steven Minor

11/04/2026 | With 25 years of experience, Starwood's Corporate Beverage Director Steven Minor reveals what it takes to build a beverage program that performs at scale — and what brands get wrong when they come knocking

Bartenders

Know Your Judges: “Wishka” Russell Davis

09/04/2026 | Davis spent a decade working with indigenous councils and immersing himself in ancestral traditions, returning recently to the industry with a transformed perspective on what intentional mixology truly means

Insights

Know Your Judges: Jeffrey M. Schwartz

01/04/2026 | Whiskey expert Jeffrey M. Schwartz shares insights on tasting, innovation, and how brands can win both competitions and the market

Insights

Who Really Profits from Mezcal

26/03/2026 | Why small Mexican-owned producers are being left behind and what the trade must change

Insights

The Botanist's Bar Paul Mathew on building Everleaf from the ground up

09/03/2026 | Paul Mathew, conservation biologist, former bartender, and founder of Everleaf, speaks to us about texture, terroir, and the future of the glass.

Producer Profiles

While Every Other Mezcal Asks for Reverence, Ciudadano Irreverente Just Asks to Be Enjoyed

16/02/2026 | Non-smoky, cocktail-ready, artisanally produced from seven-year Espadin, this mezcal is built for the drinker who is tired of being lectured

Spirits Reviews

Jinro Soju - The #1 Most Selling Spirit in the World

12/02/2026 | The Korean icon shaping modern soju consumption across 80+ countries.

Producer Profiles

Craftsmanship Over Mass Production: Inside Nock Tequila’s Philosophy

03/02/2026 | Built on friendship, transparency, and respect for time, Nock Tequila represents a new generation of Mexican spirits—one that blends tradition with modernity without losing its soul

Insights

20 Influential Bartenders and Bar Directors Shaping the Modern On-Trade

21/01/2026 | The professionals influencing menus, spirits selection, and bar culture