Charles Joly Named 2014 World Class Bartender of the Year

Catching Up with Charles Joly, World Class Bartender of the Year

By thirstyinla | August 13, 2014

Charles Joly named World Class Bartender of the Year

Charles Joly from The Aviary in Chicago has been named the 2014 Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year. Joly is the sixth bartender and the first American to win the World Class title, which featured 48 of the best bartenders from around the world competing in the five-day final.

Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2012

By thirstyinla | July 22, 2012

Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.