Spirits Reviews

Five Pumpkin Cocktails You Can Make with Award-Winning Spirits

06/10/2026 | Bring autumn to your glass with pumpkin cocktail ideas featuring winners from the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards.

News

Webinar: How RTDs Can Win in the Bar

02/10/2026 | Join bar managers and successful RTD brands on November 27, 2026, to understand what earns a ready-to-drink cocktail a place in a bar’s beverage program.

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Introduces Non-Alcoholic Producer of the Year Award for 2027

01/10/2026 | Non-alcoholic spirits and cocktail producers are invited to enter their portfolios for recognition by leading U.S. bartenders and on-premise buyers. A minimum of four distinct non-alcoholic products is required to qualify for the new award.

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Introduces RTD Producer of the Year Award for 2027

01/10/2026 | Distilleries and brands producing Ready-To-Drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 2027 competition.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Lynn Michele House of Heaven Hill Brands

22/09/2026 | From an award-winning acting career to becoming a respected hospitality professional, Lynn Michele House shares her approach to bartending, beverage programs, supplier support, and building commercially balanced drink menus.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Eric Hausser of Celeste Group

22/09/2026 | Eric Hausser discusses the importance of connecting with guests and building a spirits selection that excites the team.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: David Mor of Mariela, Mirra, Lilac Tiger and Truce

17/09/2026 | David Mor shares what makes a good bartender, how to build an effective drinks menu and why spirits brands must personalize their pitches.

Insights

Marriott International’s Sarah Jane Curran Joins the 2027 Bartender Spirits Awards Judging Panel

17/09/2026 | Sarah Jane Curran, Director of Food & Beverage for the U.S. and Canada at Marriott International Joins The Bartender Spirits Awards.

Producer Profiles

From Bar Culture To Premium RTDs With Crafthouse Cocktails’ Matthew Lindner

16/09/2026 | As premium RTDs mature, Matthew Lindner explains why quality, versatility, brand positioning, and genuine cocktail craftsmanship matter more than ever.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Emiliano Esteban Vazquez-Parrales of Mariela

16/09/2026 | From washing dishes at 16 to leading beverage and F&B programs, Emiliano Esteban Vazquez-Parrales shares lessons from two decades in hospitality, the value of efficient cocktail preparation and what spirits brands must include in their pitches.