By George! Seven Metre Bar Pops up in Sydney Laneway

As part of the City of Sydney’s ‘Laneway Revitalisation’ program October 1, 2009, till January 31, 2010, will mark ‘Laneways By George’ a public art program which amongst other things will see a bar pop up on Underwood Street in Sydney’s CBD.

Quittin’ Time Nabs El Dorado Distribution

Those of you who spent some time at Sydney Barshow last week will already be savvy to the fact that Quittin’ Time a family owned and operated importation and distribution company focused bringing “fun and enjoyment to people’s everyday lives” has gained exclusive distribution rights to the El Dorado range of rums in Australia.

Sydney BarShow 09 Wrap-Up

The leaders of the drinks industry, both local and international, descended on Sydney for the eighth instalment of Sydney BarShow; a week of networking events creating Australia’s largest and most respected bar industry trade event!

Australia’s Best Bartender!

The 2009 Australian Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Competition (sponsored by Club Suntory) brought out the best of Australian bartending talent in a competition that tested their knowledge of the backbar with a gruelling written exam, their ability to serve a custromer, their savvy at identifying the ingredients in a cocktail in a blind tasting and their skill at presenting and creating two signature cocktails to a panel of esteemed critics.

Cheers! All the winners of the Australian bar awards announced!

Once again, Melbourne bar Seamstress scooped the pool with two awards joining other Melbourne hotspots Der Raum, Golden Monkey and Match Bar & Grill in the winners circle. Sydney nightclub Kit & Kaboodle took out the late night honours with Brisbane favourites Byblos and The Lark also walking away with some new silverware.

Russian Standard Vodka Launch @ World Square Pub

Russian Standard kicked off a series of nationwide launch parties with a bash at Sydney’s World Square Pub. Here are some snaps from the night…

Tales from the Humidor: Cigar Review Mag 48 EL

The Mag 48 EL, creatively named after it’s ring gauge size (48 ring gauge x 4.3″), joins its regular production cousin the Mag 46 (46 x 5.6″) gauge and its 2005 Edicion Limitada brother the Mag 50 (you guessed it, 50 x 6.3″), which was subsequently made into a regular production line, in the H Upmann marca.

Final(ish) List for Smuggler’s Den

We’ll there’s only days to go now and we’ve compiled a tidy little list for you all to sample at Sydney BarShow’s Smuggler’s Den. On top of this list there are couple more pledged bottles we’re eagerly awaiting to lay our hands on and even a shipment or two still finding their way from customs to the BarShow HQ.

The Winery by Gazebo Opens Quietly On Crown Street

The folks from the multi-award winning Gazebo Wine Garden in Sydney’s Kings Cross have opened the second wine-inspired venue with the launch of The Winery by Gazebo on Crown Street in Surry Hills this week.

The Craft 2009 Update

The Craft programme continues to evolve and lead the bar industry in new and exciting directions.

Involvement in this year’s programme is by exclusive invitation, providing the attending guests with access to some of the industry’s leading identities.