Yes, of course draft is important – it’s popular, affordable and immensely lucrative. But the category is being revitalized as brewers big and small are focusing their attentions on all things draft. From innovative brand extensions to an explosion of local offerings to dedicated education...More>>

New York City’s hometown favorite Yael Vengroff is crowned Miss Speed Rack USA, gaz regan and Pernod Ricard present the second annual Gazzers and Buffalo Trace raises thousands for charity.More>>

New York's PDT wins the first James Beard award for a bar program, the 2012 Mionetto Mixology Masters Challenge announces winners and Wirtz Beverage Nevada and MGM Resorts International host the Bacardi 150th Anniversary MGM Resorts Cocktail Competition.More>>

Distilled Spirits Council applauds U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, Early Times Mint Julep celebrates upcoming Kentucky Derby and Pernod Ricard reports a 5% increase in third-quarter sales. More>>

Nightclub & Bar presents the Bar Category Winners of the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards, the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge judges are announced, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic gets ready for another decadent festival and Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky looks for American craftsmen.More>>

Nightclub & Bar announces the winners of its 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards program, Polish bartender awarded top honors at 14th annual international competition, the Bourbon Women Association launches in-person event series and Miami bartender takes first prize at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference....More>>

Campo de Encanto is searching for the Distiller's Apprentice, bartenders show off their twist on the Manhattan cocktail at the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience, Bacardi celebrates its 150th birthday and Naples chooses a signature cocktail. More>>

Product consistency is crucial to profitability behind the bar. The drinks you serve should taste the same no matter who’s behind the bar. Otherwise, your staff may be serving a product that is different in taste, cost and presentation, and the result is financial chaos.More>>

ABSOLUT looks for a great Bloody Mary, Barenjager sends a bartender to Munich and Speed Rack is back raising funds for breast cancer charities. Also, the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards competition launches in many bar categories... More>>

The backbar is a crucial piece of real estate must merchandise your products and be highly functional. Here are four steps to establishing a backbar that is visually appealing and operationally efficient.More>>