Best Contemporary Gin, Little Felix, Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival, Top 100 Most Influential List, Simone Caporale for Italicus & more in bar/spirited news & recommended reads.
Nostrano Spritz – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
Simone Caporale in Sydney for Italicus
Renowned bartender Simone Caporale (World’s Best Bartender, ex Artesian Bar) visited Sydney last week in association with Italicus. He presented a masterclass at Charlie Parker’s educating bartenders about the liqueur and demonstrating his bartending techniques. Simone followed up with a bar takeover at Maybe Sammy showcasing Italicus cocktails such as the Nostrano Spritz (pictured) with a vapour bubble. Read our interview with Simone Caporale here.
Top 100 Most Influential List
Australian Bartender Magazine has revealed the Top 100 Most Influential List for 2019. The bi-annual list, which I have had the honour of being part of since 2013 is a who’s who of the movers and shakers who have influenced the bar industry during the last two years. See the full list here.
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival
Wild Turkey has released Master’s Keep Revival, created by Master Distiller Eddie Russell as an ode to a classic Wild Turkey bourbon recipe released decades ago by Eddie’s father, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell. Wild Turkey Bourbon is aged for 12-15 years then finished in 20-year-old Oloroso Sherry casks. Bottled at 50.5% ABV, the expression has aromas of oak, raisins, and a hint of citrus. On the palate, it delivers a nutty note with soft spice, tropical fruit, raisins and honey. Master’s Keep Revival retails at $200 AUD. You can view images from the launch event here.
Little Felix Opens in Sydney
A new cocktail bar by Merivale has opened in Sydney. Little Felix channels the heady days of Paris in the 1920s with a focus on classic cocktails reimagined with French liquors and champagne served from magnums. Read our full feature on Little Felix here.
KIS O Gin Awarded World’s Best Contemporary Gin
KIS O Gin has been named best contemporary gin the world at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC). This is the first time an Australian Gin has been awarded a trophy in this competition. KIS O Gin is produced in Kangaroo Island in South Australia by Jon and Sarah Lark and was awarded Best in Show at the Australian Gin Awards earlier in the year.
Recommended Reads
- This Pop-Up Bar Brings the Party to Your Backyard (source)
- Artificial tongue could detect fake whisky (source)
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