Month: October 2020

Inspired by the River Spey

The Macallan Edition No. 6

The latest single malt whisky is only available in a limited edition and is inspired by the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate and the River Spey.

Edition No.6 is matured in sherry casks made from a combination of American and European oak. The result is a multi-faceted whisky with aromas of fresh fruit, nutmeg ... Read more...

Portrait: Best Longseller Bar 2020

Carlton Bar in Zurich - an institution in Zurich's old town

Firmly anchored in the bar scene for many years, a place to be. Characterised by consistency, a sophisticated atmosphere and high-quality drinks: this is what the Carlton Bar in the middle of Zurich's old town stands for.

Three finalists are in the running for the prestigious award in the established category Best Longseller Bar at the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2020. They are the Onyx Bar in Zurich's Park ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Bar Team 2020

Bar am Wasser - with a unique bar team to victory

The Bar am Wasser was already successful at the SWISS BAR AWARDS in 2019. At that time, it was awarded Best Newcomer Bar. In September 2020, the bar team will be called to the winner's podium of the SWISS BAR AWARDS.

The success of a bar is largely dependent on teamwork. This year, the SWISS BAR AWARDS will present the Best Bar Team award for the first time. To underline the importance of the ... Read more ...

Long-term entrepreneurship

Distillerie Morand wins Phoenix Award 2020

On 20 October, Distillerie Louis Morand & Cie SA received the Phoenix Award 2020 for long-term Swiss entrepreneurship in the category "Impact and Performance as a Team". The award was presented in person to Fabrice Haenni, Managing Director of Morand, and members of the 4th generation of the family business.

The Phoenix Award for Long-Term Swiss Entrepreneurship was presented for the first time this year and honours Swiss SMEs that have mastered their succession planning for at least a century. The vote of the ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Barkeeper Talent 2020

Benjamin Hetze awarded as best Barkeeper young talent

The "Jungtee" as the final stage of the application, brings the Barkeeper the winning title as Best Barkeeper Talent 2020. What the 23-year-old from Dresden should never be without in Zurich's Onyx Bar: Pourer and Jigger, challenge, sustainability and teamwork.

Benjamin Hetze currently has to do without travelling, especially to distant countries, in connection with culinary experiences. As a hiking enthusiast, however, the Dresden native comes to Switzerland in ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Hotel Bar 2020

The Widder Bar is the best hotel bar 2020

The Widder Bar, in the luxurious Widder Hotel in Zurich, is awarded Best Hotel Bar at the 18th SWISS BAR AWARDS. Since 1995, the hotel bar has been impressing with exceptionally courteous service, outstanding hosts and a classic as well as modern range of drinks.

The category Best Hotel Bar is on the list of awards for special achievements at the 18th SWISS BAR AWARDS for the first time. A hotel bar should be a bar on the one hand and a ... Read more ...

For the 180th anniversary

Glen Grant launches "Arboralis

The name Arboralis is derived from Latin and means "the light from within the trees", inspired by the ancient, tall trees that line the distillery's Victorian gardens.

The whisky is matured in traditional "Dunnage Warehouses" in former bourbon and Spanish sherry oak casks. With the creation of The Glen Grant Arboralis, master distiller Dennis Malcolm combines the storied past of the ... Read more...

Committed to the American style

Swiss whiskey made from rye, maize and co.

While Swiss whisky distilleries initially focused on single malts, many a cask store is now maturing whiskies that are oriented towards the American style. Some producers already have a "bourbon" or a "rye" on offer, while others are expecting the first bottlings in the next few months.

The production of whisk(e)y takes time. A lot of time. Big investments and risks are associated with each filled barrel - even more so if you don't have hundreds of years of experience with ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Newcomer Bar 2020

Asino il Bar: The "Donkey" is the best newcomer bar 2020

Shortly after Christmas, on 26 December 2019, Asino il Bar will open in Bern. Simply, quietly and secretly, because the two operators are not in the habit of making a big splash. "With a soft opening for invited guests, they celebrated for two days". The two trained chefs look back.

The people of Bern quickly know about the new bar, because no one passes it by. The architecture alone cries out for attention. This year, the Bernese architecture firm Aebi & Vincent has designed ... Read more ...

Portrait: Barkeeper of the year 2020

Dirk Hany: "Birreweich" was the big breakthrough

No one has ever received the Barkeeper of the Year award twice. Until the 18th SWISS BAR AWARDS on 16 September 2020, Dirk Hany talks about his ambition to push himself and the Swiss bar scene further.

Maker's Mark Whisky, Williamine Morand, Verjus, Chartreuse Jaune, Acacia Honey Timut Pepper Syrup, Perrier-Jouët Brut, Dash Saline Solution with pear decoration: with these ingredients Dirk Hany creates his Déjà Vu. Namely, his ... Read more ...

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