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 At the sold out Tales of the Cocktail seminar 6 Rums You’ll Probably Never Taste Again, moderator and renowned rum authority tastes attendees through six rare and exclusive rums unavailable to the public. [...] Continue reading Tasting 6 Rums I’ll Probably Never Taste Again at Tales of the Cocktail   At the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail, seventeen bartenders from around the country presented their interpretations of the classic Piña Colada at the USBG Piña Colada Competition. Chicago’s Debbi Peek took the first place Judges’ Choice and Best Technical Performance awards for her “No Passport Required.” [...] Continue reading Debbi Peek Wins USBG Piña Colada Competition at 2011 Tales of the Cocktail  Five bars from around the country entered Generations Hall to do battle, but in the end, only one was crowned the 2011 Bar Room Brawl World Champion: Boston’s Eastern Standard. LA’s Roger Room punched its way into a three-way tie for the Peoples’ Choice Award, along with Seattle’s Teardrop Cocktail Lounge, and Sable Kitchen & Bar from Chicago. [...] Continue reading A Knockout of a Party: The 2011 Bar Room Brawl at Tales of the Cocktail  The Big Apple felt right at home in The Big Easy, thanks to six New York-based nominees taking home trophies at the Fifth Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Leading the way for New York was Employees Only, which won the awards for World’s Best Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Drinks Selection. [...] Continue reading Employees Only Named World’s Best Cocktail Bar at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards The last time I was in New Orleans, it was many years before Katrina, when my girlfriend and I stayed at her best friend’s house in the Garden District and we spent two weeks eating and drinking our way through the Big Easy. Now, after far too long a gap between visits, I’m heading back to New Orleans to join thousands of other attendees at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail! [...] Continue reading Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2011  With many parts of the country wilting under a punishing heat wave, Art in the Age Spirits (AITA) has thoughtfully been gathering and sharing recipes for summer cocktails featuring its two unique liqueurs, ROOT and SNAP. [...] Continue reading Sipping Through a Sizzling Summer with ROOT and SNAP  Pierre Ferrand Cognac is releasing the 1840 Original Formula, a revival of the classic three-star cognac, at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail. The 1840 was developed by Pierre Ferrand proprietor Alexandre Gabriel and cellar master Christian Guerin, with help from spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich. [...] Continue reading Pierre Ferrand Launches 1840 Original Formula Cognac at Tales of the Cocktail  The nominees for the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, and once again the Los Angeles cocktail banner is being carried by The Varnish (nominated for Best American Cocktail Bar) and its co-owner, Eric Alperin (American Bartender of the Year). New York’s Employees Only leads the field this year with nominations for Best American Cocktail Bar, World’s Best Drink Selection, and World’s Best Cocktail Bar. [...] Continue reading 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Nominees Announced  Charles Munat, originator of Left Coast Libations and Tales of the Cocktail Webmaster, was recently the victim of a professional robbery in broad daylight on the streets of Buenos Aires. The thieves made off with his laptop and all his drives, leaving him without a means to make his living. Here’s what you can do to help. [...] Continue reading Charles Munat, Left Coast Libations Originator, Needs Our Help  Eight former Tales of the Cocktail Apprentices from across the country have been selected as recipients of the 2011 Cocktail Apprentice Scholarships. Recipients will receive funding to pursue a wide range of educational opportunities and special projects. [...] Continue reading Tales of the Cocktail Announces 2011 Cocktail Apprentice Scholarship Winners |
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