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2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
Read MoreTales of the Cocktail 2012: Los Angeles Toasts The Varnish at the Spirited Awards
On Saturday of the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail, two events loomed large on the itinerary: Pig & Punch and the 2012 Spirited Awards.
Read MoreTales of the Cocktail 2012: Employees Only at One Eyed Jacks
On Thursday night of the 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail, Employees Only took over One Eyed Jacks for a night of craft cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music, burlesque and “other unspeakable delights.”
Read MoreTales of the Cocktail 2012: Willie Mae’s, Stephen Crane, William Grant & Sons
Day One of Tales of the Cocktail 2012 included an epic lunch at Willie Mae’s Scotch House, a forgotten tiki hero, and the William Grant & Sons Big Birthday Party.
Read MoreTales of the Cocktail 2012: Ode to The Spare Room
To kick off the 10th annual Tales of the Cocktail, The Spare Room hosted Ode to the Bowl, featuring twelve teams from across the country competing in a raucous bowling tournament at the historic Rock ‘N’ Bowl in New Orleans.
Read MoreThirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 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.
Read More2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced
The Top 4 Finalists have been announced for the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, with perennial Los Angeles nominees Eric Alperin and The Varnish joined by La Descarga and Rivera.
Read MoreNonstop to Tokyo: A Tales of the Cocktail Journey with Hidetsugu Ueno
There were certainly bigger and more spectacular events to come in the days ahead, but Nonstop to Tokyo was easily my favorite event at Tales of the Cocktail.
Read MoreTasting 6 Rums I’ll Probably Never Taste Again at Tales of the Cocktail
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.
Read MoreDebbi Peek Wins USBG Piña Colada Competition at 2011 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.”
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