Back by popular demand the series of inspirational workshops are designed to upskill Australian bartenders and will take place mid-August in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. De Kuyper is proud partner with Salvatore Calabrese on this year’s program.
As one of the world’s leading and most respected bartenders, Salvatore is an award-winning global powerhouse. His career spans more than 40 years in the hospitality business, beginning in Maiori on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. “I am very excited to be visiting Australia for the first time and look forward to sharing my love and passion for the art of bartending with the local hospitality community” said Salvatore Calabrese announcing his partnership with De Kuyper The Works.
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge across liqueurs’ versatility and creative mixology techniques from Salvatore, while learning about the history and production of De Kuyper, from its origins as a small family owned distillery in Holland in 1695 to its continued success today as a global brand, rich in family history.
De Kuyper The Works 2019 Schedule
- Perth, Market Ground – Sunday 18 August
- Adelaide, Electra House – Tuesday 20 August
- Brisbane, The Boom Boom Room – Thursday 22 August
- Melbourne, Ms Collins – Sunday 25 August
- Sydney, The Rawson – Tuesday 27 August
For information about De Kuyper The Works and how to attend please contact Peter Hollands phollands@bacardi.com
Yao Wong, Jack Stacey, Cedric Mendoza and Andy Tsai will be sharing their knowledge and their venues specialty with American Whiskey from ‘Behind the Bar’.
Come to hear from some of Australia’s most knowledgeable American Whiskey Bartenders, stay for the delicious food and cocktails.
To paraphrase Mark Twain, “the rumours of vodka’s death are greatly exaggerated”. Vodka remains one of the world’s most popular drink and is still a key ingredient in many classic, and new, cocktails. International Vodka Day is the opportunity to revisit an old favourite cocktail or showcase a different brand, either way it is a day to celebrate this versatile drink.
The Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) celebrates the best people, venues, brands and operators of the last 12 months. We acknowledge the best bartenders, bars, bar teams and cocktail lists, so make sure you are part of this celebration of our incredible industry.
Wine has a history worth celebrating, and that’s what this day is about. Some of our local wine regions really need our support right now, so you could take this opportunity to champion our Aussie winemakers and encourage consumers to get behind them.
Bacardí’s annual Bartender Softball competitions are in the calendar for another year, touring to major cities around the country in late February and early March.
The event is inspired by the first Bacardí distillery workers in Santiago de Cuba, who finished their shifts with a game of baseball. Now, you can pay homage to them and enjoy some friendly rivalry on the field with your industry mates.
To get involved, reach out to the following contacts for each city:
ADELAIDE
Monday 24th February – 11am start at Barratt Reserve
Finn Healey – fhealey@bacardi.com
Click here for Adelaide’s Facebook event
BRISBANE
Monday 17th February – 10am start at New Farm Park Soccer Club
Peter Hollands – phollands@bacardi.com
Click here for Brisbane’s Facebook event
MELBOURNE
Monday 02th March – 11am start at Fawkner Park
Georgie Mann – gmann@bacardi.com
Click here for Melbourne’s Facebook event
SYDNEY
Monday 09th March – 11.30am start at Robertson Road Fields, Centennial Park
Loy Catada – lcatada@bacardi.com
Click here for Sydney’s Facebook event
PERTH
Monday 09th March – 11am start at Britannia Road Reserve
Lachlan Robinson – lrobinson@bacardi.com
Click here for Perth’s Facebook event
The NSW based not-for-profit organisation, Women in Hospitality (WOHO) is expanding for the first time into Queensland. And to celebrate, they’re inviting industry professionals to their inaugural event at Brisbane’s Baedeker.
Founded in 2016 as a way to champion women in the industry, the group gives female in hospitality a portal to explore ideas, share information, access education and mentor each other.
WOHO founder Julia Campbell described the launch event as being “for anyone who wants to network within the indsutry, understand more about who [WOHO] are and what they do, and of course, learn how to get involved from the QLD committee”.
Tickets are available now.
Australian distillers and spirit lovers are coming together to support rural communities affected by bushfire and drought.
This three course gala dinner and once-in-a-lifetime charity auction will see 100 per cent of proceeds go to Rural Aid, who supply crucial financial assistance, water and counselling to farmers in times of drought and fire.
The Australian industry has donated almost 200 products and experiences to the charity auction, with online bidding open now at this link: https://app.galabid.com/aussiespirit/items
But the most premium, rare and unique items will also have a final live auction on the night of the event. Don’t miss your exclusive chance to get your hands on a piece of Australian craft spirit history, tickets available now!
Some consumers hear the word absinthe and shudder, likely because they haven’t explored the possibilities of the strong spirit. Take this as your chance to change that by getting creative with cocktails, mixers, or even the traditional absinthe drinking method.
Celebrate International Women’s Day in this event hosted by Women of Australian Distilling, including Nip of Courage, Women in Hospitality (WOHO), Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, Imbue Distillery, Sullivan’s Cove and Anther Spirits.
This Sydney event is aimed at celebrating women’s achievements in the emerging Australian craft distilling industry and hopes to inspire people to support the small number of women involved in the local distilling movement. All are welcome to attend, with tickets including food, cocktail on arrival, spirits flight, wine and beer.
Female guest speakers include:
- Dervilla McGowan – Owner / Distiller at Anther Spirits
- Heather Tillott – Head Distiller at Sullivan’s Cove
- Melanie Sheard – Owner / Distiller at Imbue Distillery
- Sarah Walker – Distiller at Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
- Claire Van Vuuren – Owner / Head Chef at Bloodwood Newtown / Women in Hospitality ‘WOHO’
- Julia Campbell – Founder of WOHO
- Kathleen Davies – Founder of Nip of Courage
The event will be hosted by Abby Roennfeldt ‘Just Abby’, National Brand Ambassador at Nip of Courage from Adelaide bar Hades Hula House. A specialty menu designed by Bloodwood’s Claire Van Vuuren will match spirits tastings throughout the event.