Month: June 2020 | BAR NEWS

Counter tip

What helps against annoying fruit flies?

Summer is approaching, the temperatures are rising and the first surprises are appearing. Fruits and fruit that you could store in the fruit basket behind the counter in winter without any problems now quickly start to become overripe.

Günther StroblMarch 11, 2021June 30, 2020

For fruit flies, this is the best time of the year, the gourmets' paradise has opened. How can you master the situation and get rid of the pests - or prevent them from ... Read more...

New editor-in-chief at htr hotel revue

Sabine Lüthi takes over

The new editor-in-chief of htr hotel revue takes over from long-standing editor-in-chief Gery Nievergelt, who retired at the end of February 2020. The 50-year-old brings with her experience from major Swiss publishing houses such as Tamedia and NZZ.

BAR NEWSJune 30, 2020

She most recently worked at Migros Media. "In Sabine Lüthi, we have gained a committed woman who will help shape the future image of HotellerieSuisse and the independent htr hotel revue ... Continue reading ...

Discovery of spiced rum

Spice it up, little darling!

Flavored rum has the potential to become "the next big thing since flavored vodka." But first, the category must overcome its self-discovery phase, because spiced rum is a spirits category that does not legally exist.

BAR NEWSMarch 11, 2021June 30, 2020

When talking about spiced rum, it is important to note that this category does not actually exist, at least from a legal perspective. Like whiskey or brandy, rum belongs to the category of ... Continue reading ...

Gin also a pure pleasure

High End and Sippin' Gins

With an expensive rum or a precious single malt, you would hesitate before mixing it with a soda. Not so with gin. Why is that? It's high time to leave the Tonic Water in the refrigerator drawer and drink gin neat.

Kaspar KellerMarch 11, 2021June 30, 2020

Admittedly. I've only liked gin since it became popular. On the one hand, this has to do with the fact that I was too young to drink this "juniper spirit" before. In this context, I have to ... Read more ...

Rhubarb Beer from the Locher AG brewery

The invigorating

It invigorates and refreshes—the latest beer mix drink, Rhubarb Beer, with a delicate rhubarb and ginger flavor from the Locher Brewery.

BAR NEWSAugust 20, 2020June 30, 2020

With an alcohol content of only 1.8% by volume, the sweet Rhubarb Beer surprises with a delicate rhubarb-ginger flavor and a bright rosé color. The newest member of the Appenzeller beer family is available in ... Continue reading ...

The Gull Cold Brew & Cream Liqueur

The trio is complete

The collaboration between Mövenpick Switzerland and the Appenzell whiskey makers led to another fusion. The Gull trio is now complete with the new "Cold Brew & Cream Liqueur" variant.

BAR NEWSJune 30, 2020

All three varieties of The Gull are produced and bottled in small batches at the foot of the Alpstein by master distiller Thomas Gregor and his whisky team. Only when the Appenzeller Säntis Malt Whisky ... Continue reading ...

New products from Jamaica & Haiti

Two exclusive rums

Both exclusives are from the product range of the independent Italian bottler Velier.

BAR NEWSAugust 20, 2020June 30, 2020

Hampden's Pure Single Rum matures for at least seven years in Jamaica's tropical climate – which corresponds to a maturation period of approximately 25 years in Europe. With Rhum Agricole from Haiti ... Continue reading ...

Graham's Blend No. 5

Focus on the fruit

This fruity, fresh blend is medium-dry and has been deliberately designed to mix well with tonic water, while also being a drink in its own right.

BAR NEWSJune 30, 2020

200 years ago, Scottish brothers William and John Graham laid the foundation for Graham's Port. To mark its 200th anniversary, the company is launching a series of special editions. ... Read more ...

New Disaronno Velvet

Perfect for summer

Just in time for the summer season, Disaronno has launched this Velvet Liqueur. It is a modern take on the Italian classic. The liqueur is made from the finest Italian ingredients, including almonds, orange peel, and vanilla. It has a smooth, velvety texture and a rich, complex flavor. The Velvet Liqueur is perfect for sipping on its own or mixing into cocktails.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020June 30, 2020

The best of Disaronno comes together with cream in this liqueur. The result is a delicious liqueur with a smooth, sweet, and extremely creamy character and only 17% alcohol by volume. It ... Continue reading ...

Appenzeller Alpenbitter with cult label

Give a retro bottle as a gift

The legendary bottle featuring the Appenzell bear, which adorned every Alpenbitter label between 1907 and 1960, is now also available in a retro gift set with two aperitif glasses.

BAR NEWSAugust 20, 2020June 30, 2020

As early as 1940, the label of Appenzeller Alpenbitter advertised its herbs and spices: their healing powers stimulate the appetite and digestion, invigorate and strengthen the body in general. "The ... Continue reading ...