Bartender’s Choice App, Brix Distillers, Armenian Brandy

by Corinne Mossati April 23, 2018

Our round up of cocktail articles, local and international booze news, bar news and recommended reads.

Bartender's Choice App

Bartender’s Choice App

Renowned bartender Sam Ross of New York City’s Attaboy, Diamond Reef and Milk & Honey has released the second iteration of his Bartender’s Choice App. Whether you’re a bartender or a home bartender, it’s well worth downloading through iTunes.

New Rum Distillery for Sydney

Word on social media is that Sydney is about to get a new rum distillery and bar when Brix Distillers opens in Surry Hills.

Drink Menu for Dogs

While Port Melbourne’s The Tipsy Cow bar is pooch friendly, this London bar has created a drink menu just for dogs. How about a Poochie Colada for your pooch? (via Food and Wine)

Fake Whisky Connoisseur

We’ve all seen them and heard them at some point. This article tells us how to spot the fake whisky connoisseur (via The Whisky Lady)

How to Spot a Whisky Nerd

And while we’re at it, here’s how to spot a whisky nerd in 12 easy steps.

Armenian Brandy

How much do you know about Armenian brandy (via Forbes)

Timeline of Cocktails

Ever wanted to know when famous cocktails were invented? (via Drinks Feed)

Is Sustainability Getting Too Weird?

Booze for thought: Would you drink a mystery spirit that is made from redistilled leftover spirits? (via Food and Wine)

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Corinne Mossati

Corinne Mossati is a drinks writer, author of GROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL GARDEN, SHRUBS & BOTANICAL SODAS and founder/editor of Cocktails & Bars, The Gourmantic Garden and Gourmantic. She has been writing extensively about spirits, cocktails, bars and cocktail gardening in more recent years. She is a spirits and cocktail competition judge, Icons of Whisky Australia nominee, contributor to Diageo Bar Academy, cocktail developer and is named in Australian Bartender Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential List. Her cocktail garden was featured on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia and has won several awards. She is a contributor to Real World Gardener radio program and is featured in several publications including Pip Magazine, Organic Gardener, Australian Bartender and Breathe (UK). Read more or visit her website.