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Mount Gay Single Estate #4
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Another Hendrick’s Gin
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SWISS BAR AWARDS
Most prestigious award
Since 2003, the trade magazine BAR NEWS has been presenting the most important awards of the Swiss bar scene: the SWISS BAR AWARDS. Talented Barkeeper and trendy bars are awarded in seven categories.
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Funky. Loyal. Strong.
Mirco Giumelli has been managing the bar at the luxurious Grace La Margna Hotel since it opened three years ago. Originally from Grosio in northern Italy, the bar manager has built up a stable team that...
Melina Reusser is Best Barkeeper 2025
For the second time this year, I meet Melina Reusser for a winner's interview. It's slowly becoming a habit. After winning the Zero Percent Trophy in the spring, she has now also won the title of Best Bartender Barkeeper
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Mount Gay Single Estate #4
Another Hendrick’s Gin
Seven Seals Hickory Single Malt Whiskey
Mocha – The Galactic Stout
Ouzero
Morand and La Semeuse coffee liqueur
Rum Burlanegra
Three Sixty Vodka 100 Proof
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Nullpromille Trophy
Finals & Results
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: The rise of a new whisky world
Knowledge
The beer that wanted to be wine
Anyone who thinks beer is always light and thirst-quenching has probably never tasted barley wine. This strong brew is not an after-work beer—it's a statement in a glass....
Kweichow Moutai: China's liquid gold
Moutai is a unique symbol of Baijiu in China. It has witnessed the passage of time and lived through historical turning points. To this day, drinking moutai together - whether...
Summer, sun, wheat beer
Especially in Bavaria and neighboring parts of Austria, wheat beer has a long tradition and deep cultural roots. There is hardly a cozy beer garden where people don't enjoy the slender...
Foraging – ingredients gathered by hand
At first glance, foraging sounds like it has endless benefits. Many plants that grow in forests and meadows are not only edible, but also very aromatic. In addition...
On the wrong track – Barrel-aged beers
The Celts are considered to be the inventors of the wooden barrel made of staves (= longitudinal timbers). Long before there were stainless steel or plastic containers, wooden barrels were the preferred transport and storage containers for...
People
10 Questions for Lukas Lindt
After my time as assistant bar manager at the Alchemist, I had the opportunity to help build the Basso and shape it as its head bartender. A blend of restaurant, bar, and club that combines creativity and…
10 questions for Paulina Tkaczyk
Since then, I have trained, worked in bars all over Poland, and became a bar manager at the age of 24. After seven years behind the bar, a lucky turn of events led me to...
10 questions for Sara Lema Crespo
I quickly became fascinated by life in the mountains and fell in love with this extraordinary environment. I have always been very eager to learn and discover new things, which made me...
10 questions for Marc Schönholzer
I therefore completed online certificate courses to expand my knowledge and skills. I also attended an advanced course in New York where I was able to learn from the best. About the...
10 questions for Dominik Hänni
I've always loved being creative, although never good with pens or brushes, but all the better behind the bar. My favorite thing to do is create unique and unusual cocktails for my guests.
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Events
Get your ticket for the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2026
On Monday, May 4, the grand finale of the 6th SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN will take place at Chicago 1928 (Hall 550) in Zurich-Oerlikon. We are delighted to be hosting the finale again this year...
Zurich Bar Show 2026
What began as a boutique event has now become the annual gathering for industry professionals, brands, and producers from all over Switzerland. In an industry undergoing change, face-to-face interaction is becoming increasingly important. The Zurich…
DistiSuisse 2025: The winners have been announced
The expert jury honored the country's best distillates in 19 categories - from fruit and grain brandies to liqueurs, whisky and vodka. For the first time in the...
Bars and pubs
Porrum Cocktail Bar Basel
Bistro du Bourg in Fribourg
Honorable in Altdorf
Yume Dumpling Bar, Geneva
Economy
New Managing Director at Spiritsuisse
The 38-year-old communications and public affairs specialist has succeeded Peter Platzer as of January 1, 2026. Platzer is retiring after 31 years in the role. Eric Marbach has at the…
Rugenbräu brewery remains in Bernese hands
Rugenbräu AG was founded in 1866 and has been owned by the Hofweber family since 1892. Over five generations, the family has shaped the company and made it a fixture in the...
2025 – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
The 40 expert judges - leading personalities from the fields of design, architecture, gastronomy and lifestyle media - were faced with the difficult task of selecting this year's winners. The award ceremony took place in Dubai....