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NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 29, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is thrilled to announce the Top 10 Nominees for the 18th annual Spirited Awards®. Established in 2007, the Spirited Awards® have become one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, honoring beverage professionals, products, and establishments across the global spirits and cocktail community. […] More

For its 2024 edition, the renowned BCB Bar Convent Brooklyn is set to take place in Brooklyn, New York, gathering the most skilled and innovative bartenders from across the globe. This premiere event in the bartending and spirits industry is scheduled for June 12th to June 14th, 2024, and promises to be a showcase of […] More

This year, from September 9th to September 13th, 2024, the prestigious WORLD CLASS Global Finals will take place in Shanghai, marking the first time the event is hosted in China. This eagerly anticipated competition will bring together the best bartenders from over 60 nations, showcasing their incredible skills and innovative cocktail creations. A New Stage […] More

Ice, indispensable in any bar, has so far been a concern only for bartenders. The pinnacle of their craft is perfectly square ice rods in a glass of premium Negroni; never mind that you have to prop the cube against your teeth to drink. Or perhaps you’ve been tempted by an ice ball from a […] More

While it may not seem immediately likely, the first signs are emerging, reminiscent of the aggressive birds in Hitchcock’s horror films. British brand Black Lines has successfully made a mark in the pre-bottled cocktail market and opened its first bar in a London clothing store, proclaiming a move to “uproot the conventional view of cocktails […] More

The prestigious list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, sponsored by Perrier, will be revealed in a live awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Now in its 16th edition, this renowned ranking continues to highlight the planet’s top cocktail destinations, uniting the global bar community to celebrate the achievements of […] More

A new trend is sweeping the spirits market, driven by environmental concerns and the push for sustainable packaging. According to research by Really Good Culture, 40 billion glass bottles are produced annually, generating 22 million tons of carbon emissions. Not surprisingly, Sweden is leading the charge in eco-friendly innovations. Absolut, for example, is testing customer […] More

In the ever-evolving landscape of American bars and restaurants, Tequila Overtakes Vodka as the spirit poised to dominate this year, largely due to the soaring popularity of the Margarita, currently the best-selling cocktail in the USA. In another surprising twist, the venerable Old Fashioned is likely to relinquish its silver medal to the trendy Espresso […] More