News

Bartender Spirits Awards Introduces RTD Producer of the Year Award for 2027

01/10/2026 | Distilleries and brands producing Ready-To-Drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 2027 competition.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Eric Hausser of Celeste Group

22/09/2026 | Eric Hausser discusses the importance of connecting with guests and building a spirits selection that excites the team.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Lynn Michele House of Heaven Hill Brands

22/09/2026 | From an award-winning acting career to becoming a respected hospitality professional, Lynn Michele House shares her approach to bartending, beverage programs, supplier support, and building commercially balanced drink menus.

Insights

Marriott International’s Sarah Jane Curran Joins the 2027 Bartender Spirits Awards Judging Panel

17/09/2026 | Sarah Jane Curran, Director of Food & Beverage for the U.S. and Canada at Marriott International Joins The Bartender Spirits Awards.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: David Mor of Mariela, Mirra, Lilac Tiger and Truce

17/09/2026 | David Mor shares what makes a good bartender, how to build an effective drinks menu and why spirits brands must personalize their pitches.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Emiliano Esteban Vazquez-Parrales of Mariela

16/09/2026 | From washing dishes at 16 to leading beverage and F&B programs, Emiliano Esteban Vazquez-Parrales shares lessons from two decades in hospitality, the value of efficient cocktail preparation and what spirits brands must include in their pitches.

Producer Profiles

From Bar Culture To Premium RTDs With Crafthouse Cocktails’ Matthew Lindner

16/09/2026 | As premium RTDs mature, Matthew Lindner explains why quality, versatility, brand positioning, and genuine cocktail craftsmanship matter more than ever.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Danny Shapiro of Scofflaw Group

08/09/2026 | From moving to Chicago to pursue comedy writing to becoming a bartender and bar owner, Danny Shapiro discusses hospitality, cocktail trends, buying spirits and what brands should include in their pitches.

Insights

How Your Spirits Are Judged at the Bartender Spirits Awards: A Detailed Guide

07/09/2026 | A complete look at how leading bartenders and on-premise buyers evaluate your spirit for quality, cocktail performance, value, packaging and commercial potential

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Announces First Round of 2027 Judges

05/09/2026 | Leading beverage directors, bar operators, and bartenders will judge each spirit for its potential to succeed behind the bar.