Social Media Ideas for 2026 Bols Cocktail Battle

Matthew Clark Bibendum and Pernod Ricard UK crown a new Bartender Battles winner for 2026

Returning for its fourth year, Matthew Clark Bibendum’s annual creative cocktail-making challenge has once again seen bartenders from across the UK battle it out to be crowned the...

Jacob Pepin Named Canadian Winner of BOLS Cocktail Battle

TORONTO — Jacob Pepin is the Canadian winner of the 2026 BOLS Cocktail Battle for his original cocktail, Elder Lady. Pepin will represent Canada at Cocktail Fever, a global bartend...

WORLD CLASS IS BACK: DIAGEO RETURNS WITH TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION TO FIND THE NEXT US BARTENDER OF THE YEAR

The 2027 World Class US competition is now accepting applications, bringing bartenders together for another season of competition, education and community building

BOLS CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL LIQUEUR PARTNER OF EDINBURGH COCKTAIL WEEK

Bols is set to make its mark on Scotland's vibrant cocktail scene this October, joining Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2026 as its Official Liqueur Partner and bringing its extensive flav...

MONIN Cup 2026 Crowns North American Champions Heading to Paris

The road to Paris is officially set. MONIN has crowned its 2026 North American regional champions, with three emerging bartenders earning the opportunity to represent Mexico, Canad...

MONIN Cup 2026 Crowns North American Champions Heading to Paris

The road to Paris is officially set. MONIN has crowned its 2026 North American regional champions, with three emerging bartenders earning the opportunity to represent Mexico, Canad...

Meet the 6 brands taking the stage at the 2026 Perfect Pitch

Bronx Burger Co., Dizzy Bird, PLOMO Quesadillas, Griller Bros, Redhead Burger and Tiki Bagel will compete in the 2026 competition.

ITALICUS® ROSOLIO DI BERGAMOTTO CROWNS WINNER OF THE 2026 ART OF ITALICUS GLOBAL BAR COMPETITION

Last night, ITALICUS® Rosolio di Bergamotto proudly announced Austin Harrington from Youngblood in San Diego, as the ITALICUS Bar Artist of the Year 2026. The post ITALICUS® ROSOLI...

San Diego Spirits Festival Announces Winners of the 2026 International Bottle Competition

UK BARTENDERS’ GUILD ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE GREAT HONKAKU SHOCHU & AWAMORI CONTEST FOR 2027

The UK Bartenders’ Guild announces the return of The Great Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contest 2027, once again partnering with the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association for the...

Bali Cocktail Exchange Makes Its Debut

The inaugural Bali Cocktail Exchange (BCX)—founded by Jas Farras and Vandena Yanarta and organized by the non-profit Yayasan Budaya Sajian Minuman Bali—will make its debut from 12–...

THE GABRIEL BOUDIER WIZARD AWARD 2026/27

Emporia Brands is thrilled to reveal the winners of the Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award Regional Finals for 2026/2027. The post THE GABRIEL BOUDIER WIZARD AWARD 2026/27 appeared first...

BEN LOMOND GIN BEGINS SEARCH FOR THE OFFICIAL SERVE OF THE OPEN 2027

The Serve of The Open cocktail competition returns ahead of The 155th Open in St Andrews. Public entries close on 12 October, with a qualifying event at Luss Distillery on 3 Novemb...

UK Bartenders’ Guild Announces the Return of The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest for 2027

The UK Bartenders’ Guild announces the return of The Great Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contest 2027, once again partnering with the Japan Sake and Shochu... The post UK Bartenders’...

All American Whiskey Winners From The New York International Spirits Competition 2026

Which American whiskeys impressed trade buyers enough to earn Double Gold in 2026? See every bourbon, rye and single malt medal winner from the NYISC. Read the full article at All...

GSN Alert: Alta Badia Cocktail Week Returns 10–17 January ’27

A winter twist: Alta Badia Cocktail Week returns 10–17 January Eight nights, 56 cocktails and one guiding principle: “Ladin Culture First”. Guest bartenders and in-house bar teams...

2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship Registration Ends October 9th

Izzy Bennett Wins Art Of Pour Cocktail Contest

Izzy Bennett Wins Art Of Pour Cocktail Contest

2026 Park City Mountain Mixer Winner Announced: Dos Olas Takes Top Honors

International Spirits Challenge 2026 Trophy Winners Unveiled

Which whisky ended Yamazaki's three-year reign as the ISC's Supreme Champion Spirit? Meet the six 2026 trophy winners, including a bourbon under $20. Read the full article at Inter...

Emporia Brands names five finalists for Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award

Tobacco, beetroot or butter: which bartender's bespoke liqueur will win the Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award in Dijon? Meet the five UK finalists. Read the full article at Emporia Bran...

PDX Bar Coalition presents BARMAGEDDON | Cocktail Classes, Parties, Distillery Tours & More

October 4-7 - Barmageddon is a grassroots, DIY showcase of Portland's bar scene taking place October 4-7, 2026. The post PDX Bar Coalition presents BARMAGEDDON | Cocktail Classes,...

Chilled’s Top 10 Drops for September 2026

Bringing you what's new and noteworthy each month. Designed for bartenders and connoisseurs, we choose our favorite bottles, barware and bold ideas stirring up the scene. Below are...

Chilled’s Top 10 Drops for September 2026

Bringing you what's new and noteworthy each month. Designed for bartenders and connoisseurs, we choose our favorite bottles, barware and bold ideas stirring up the scene. Below are...