Events
Registration Available Now for NBWA’s 73rd Annual Convention October 3-6 in Chicago
August 31, 2010
NBWA will offer a dynamic program packed with speakers, 20 educational seminars and the return of the Product Demonstration Showcase filled with products and services to assist distributors.
Notes on Tequila from Spirits of Mexico
Article By: Jack Robertiello - August 24, 2010
I’m currently knee-deep in scoring sheets and palate-weary from the 2010 Spirits of Mexico competition, just wrapped up last week. I’m impressed by the number, range and quality that were entered this year.
Bartending with gaz and SF Cocktail Week Changes
Article By: Jack Robertiello - August 24, 2010
gaz regan may hold bar classes in New York City, focusing on bar philosophy, intuitive mixology and being a bartender, and the Fourth Annual San Francisco Cocktail Week Celebration will be Sept. 20 - 27.
Creating Sherry, Orange Liqueur and Artichoke Cocktails
Article By: Jack Robertiello - August 24, 2010
The Vinos de Jerez Cocktail Competition is looking for America’s best Sherry Cocktail, while the Gran Gala Triple Orange Liqueur signature cocktail contest is still on and the Cynar “Bocce and Artichokes” competition has begun.
Rumbar Mixologist Kristen Schaefer Named Las Vegas’ “Most Inspired Bartender"
August 23, 2010
Rhumbar’s lead mixologist Kristen Schaefer was named Las Vegas’ “Most Inspired Bartender” at Bombay Sapphire’s regional competition on July 14.
Order Early! Sky Ranch Holiday Cards Pre-Orders Now Being Accepted!
August 20, 2010
Sky Ranch for Boys and the Sky Ranch Foundation are pleased to announce that pre-orders are now being accepted for their Limited Edition 2010 Holiday Greeting Cards.
Milagro Tequila Announces the Winners of the Official USBG Margarita Competition at Tales of the Cocktail
August 12, 2010
At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, Milagro Tequila hosted the annual United States Bartenders’ Guild Competition.
Cabana Bartender Olympics, Amarula Cream Experiment and Catdaddy Bar Chef Results
Article By: Jack Robertiello - August 10, 2010
At Tales of the Cocktail, the West Coast team won the Cabana Cachaça Bartender Olympics, while the finals of the Amarula Cream Experiment and the Catdaddy Bar Chef Challenge both took place as well.
Cocktail Competitions and ABSOLUT’s Bartender Auditions
Article By: Jack Robertiello - August 10, 2010
DC Craft Bartenders Guild held a cocktail competition, Gran Gala and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur launch bartender challenges and LXTV and ABSOLUT hold casting calls to find competitors for “On the Rocks” reality series.
New Hospitality Sports Marketing Conference to Kick Off in Vegas in March
Article By: Nightclub and Bar - August 10, 2010
The producers of the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show announces the launch of The Hospitality Sports Marketing Conference in Las Vegas from March 7-8, 2011.

