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Roundbuilding read online

Roundbuilding is the seminal bartending manual by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong.

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Giffard West Cup

Malaysia's Kimchi Lai, of Three x Co, has been crowned champion of the Giffard West Cup 2026.

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Spirit of Savoia

Where tradition meets innovation, Spirit of Savoia is a competition open to professional bartenders worldwide that captures the essence of Savoia Vino

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Art of Italicus

Austin Harrington of Youngblood in San Diego has been named Italicus Bar Artist of the Year 2026, winning the global final of the Art of Italicus Aperitivo

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Lustau Solera Standout Competition

All of Lustau's sherries, brandies and vermouths are made using the genuine solera and criaderas system. With this in mind, the House of Lustau challenged

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Havana Club Cocktail Maestros

20 teams of two bartenders flew into Barcelona from around the world to compete in the Havana Club Cocktail Maestros Competition.

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Bols Cocktail Battle

Bols challenged bartenders around the world to create their own neon party moment with a low-alcohol party cocktail celebrating Bols liqueurs. The best

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Irodori Cocktail Competition 2026 with iichiko

iichiko's Irodori Cocktail Competition is open for European entries for the first time in 2026, with bartenders in the UK and Italy invited to explore

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Perfect Serve Barshow Amsterdam

The leading cocktail and bartending event of the year in the Netherlands returns for its 12th edition on 8th and 9th of September 2026. BUY your tickets

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Beesou Hive Challenge

The Beesou Hive Challenge focuses on topics at the forefront of bar culture: low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability.

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Monin Cup

The Monin Cup is an international bartending competition aimed at young bartenders and bartending students. This could be your chance to compete locally,

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Pour Test

The Satan's Whiskers team set up their internationally regarded Pour Test at the 2026 BCB London show and invited visiting bartenders to record their speed

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Cointreau Margarita Challenge

Cointreau announces the launch of its 6th Annual bartender competition, The Margarita Challenge, with a new theme: Shake It Up! Unleash your creativity

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Bar Queens 2026

Bar Queens, a celebration of female+ talent, creativity and community, returns for its third edition in 2026. What began as a grassroots initiative has

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World Martini Day

Whether, like James Bond, you prefer your martini shaken, not stirred, or not, today is Martini Day, so you now have the perfect excuse to enjoy one.

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World Gin Day

Celebrated on the second Saturday in June, the day started in America as National Gin Day, but, led by Emma Stokes (AKA Gin Monkey) in the UK, it has taken

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Mix with Carlsberg Britvic

Raise the bar this winter: seasonal serves that sell

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Bartender's Circle Belgrade

Bartender's Circle: Belgrade Launches a New Industry Forum

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Ho Ho Ho... Six Weeks to Go!

Pernod Ricard UK unveils festive premium spirits strategy and a joyful new partnership with Tony's Chocolonely

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Artisans of Taste by Diplomático

Congratulations to Leon Daly, the winner of the 2026 UK final of Artisans of Taste, the global bartender engagement programme from Diplomático Rum!

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week

Elijah Craig Bourbon is hosting its sixth annual Old Fashioned Week, a ten-day celebration from 10-19 October 2025 that invites you to raise a glass to

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Altos Tahona Society Competition

Christina Mercado of Newport, Rhode Island, has been crowned champion of the 2025 Altos Tequila Tahona Society Competition, winning a US$50,000 grant to

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Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge

Kat Hood, from College Cocktail Bar in Barcelona, representing Southern Europe, is the 2025 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge champion, winning $10,000

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Hayman's The Original Gin Competition

The Grand Final of the 2025 Hayman's Gin Cocktail Competition was held at Hayman's Distillery in London on 23rd June, with 15 cocktails created by professional

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Giacosa x 69 Colebrooke Row

The birthplace of the Negroni lands in London for one night only. Book your spot now!

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