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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” It, too, was a smash hit.

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Bartender’s 24th Annual Bar Awards are back, and voting is now open!

Australian Bartender

Cocktail List of the Year Bar of the Year Cocktail Bar of the Year New Bar of the Year Best Rookie Bartender of the Year Proudly Sponsored by Club Suntory Pub of the Year Proudly Sponsored by ALM Host of the Year Small Bar of the Year Nightclub of the Year Bar Manager of the Year Regional Bar of the Year Bar Operator of the Year Bar Team of the Year (..)

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craft cocktails really. I’d like to see the interest in tequila continue to grow. It’s a rum that actually sort of predates rum. I’d also love to see rum more broadly gain attention and understanding. You really had to know somebody. Yes, Malört and a pilsner!

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All the winners for the 23rd Annual Australian Bar Awards Announced!

Australian Bartender

Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co., Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co.,

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10 Great Additive-Free Repos You Need To Try

Taste Tequila

While aficionados tend to prefer blanco tequilas, and imbibers of dark spirits usually gravitate towards añejos, the reposado category is often overlooked. But these light-to-medium aged tequilas offer incredible diversity. The tequila for this lot (R72304) is aged for an average of 6.4 Campo Azul 1940 Reposado Racking up an 87.25

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The Most Iconic Booze Brand Name-Drops in Music History

VinePair

Country musicians sure aren’t shy about professing their love for humble macro lagers , and rappers have always been keen on name-dropping luxury Champagnes , Cognacs , vodkas , and tequilas. And at the end of the day, the phenomenon is a win-win-win for the artists, brands, and drinkers. Cîroc and Patrón: ‘Shots’ (LMFAO ft.

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Mindful Drinking Expert Derek Brown’s Non-Alc Picks

Dry Atlas

He published his first book, Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World, in 2019, and was named 2020 “Author of the Year” at the Nightclub & Bar Show Awards. Created from Martinique Rhum Agricole by expert perfumers in France, this is hands down the absolute best non-alcoholic rum on the market.