Did you know that Australia is home to over 500 gins? That’s pretty impressive, and certainly worth celebrating! The incredible passion, hard work, innovation and ingenuity that goes into craft gin in this country is amazing, and why Australia is known as one of the best locations for gin.
From traditional styles, to funky flavours, to native botanicals, there’s something for everyone in Australian craft gin. We’d drink to that!
OK, some might argue that this is every day, but 19 October is in fact the International Gin & Tonic Day. With so many amazing gins on the market, from all over Australia and around the world, and increasing numbers of incredible tonics, why not work on some different combinations and thrill your guests with a different and enticing combination of this classic drink.
Get some smoke into your life and mouth and celebrate this magnificent Mexican spirit this October.
Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) are the Australian drinks industry’s night of nights. It’s a night where areas of our wonderful industry come together to celebrate the best brands, people and venues of the last 12 months. Whether you work in bars, bottleshops, pubs or with producers, ALIA recognises you all.
This years’ Awards are taking place at The Star Event Centre, Sydney on Wednesday 30 October.
Join bars around the world celebrating all things Sherry with the El Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xeres-Sherry organising a range of online and offline events. Why not show how superbly this wine pairs with a wide variety of dishes, from cheese and cured meats, to fish, seafood, stews, and desserts?
Australia has gone from 10 distilleries to over 600 in 10 years – it’s an exciting time for the Australian gin industry so be sure to search for your nearest distillery and raise a glass with them today.
Is the Gibson the best Martini? It’s got to be up there. Just think Antarctica, very cold, very dry and then whack a couple of pickled onions in there. Of course this Martini has it’s own day, it’s amazing!
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. St Andrew’s Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture and traditional Scottish food and music, so crack open a can of Tennet’s Lager, a nice dram and celebrate the wonderful country that is Scotland.
Obviously this should be every day, but thanks to Sailor Jerry we can now recognise, celebrate and appreciate the wonderful work and service of bartenders officially. Pour yourself a drink and give yourself a cheers.
Celebrate the life and poetry of the national bard of Scotland, Robert Burns. Enjoy haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and of course the water of life itself, whisky. Most importantly though enjoy some brilliant Scottish poetry.