Month: March 2021

Licorería Limantour, Mexico City

Jose Luis Leon

Much has been said about the Licorería Limantour in Mexico City. Time and again, you will find the bar in the small family of the world's best and one of its most loyal employees, who has also had a lot to say about himself on the international mixology stage, is Jose Luis Leon.

Jose Luis was born in Mexico City in 1988. He comes from a middle to lower class family that had to get by on a minimal income. He spent his entire childhood in Nezahualcoyotl, ... Read more...

A Man and a Cigar for All Times

Davidoff Winston Churchill Collection

Since its relaunch in 2014, the Davidoff Winston Churchill line has enjoyed great success in markets around the world.

The milder, creamier daytime blends of "The Original Collection" and the stronger creations of "The Late Hour" line offer moments of enjoyment for any time of day. The character trait that is at the heart of communication in ... Continue reading ...

Expansion of the non-alcoholic product range

Feldschlösschen Apple and Lemon 0.0%

In recent years, there has been a steady upward trend in non-alcoholic beers in Switzerland. Even last year, when beer sales declined, non-alcoholic beers saw strong growth.

The market leader in this category, Feldschlösschen Brewery, recorded sales growth of 13 percent in 2020. In spring 2021, it is now launching the popular Feldschlösschen Alcohol-Free Lager and Weizenfrisch varieties... Continue reading...

With organic thyme "made in Valais"

Hand sanitizer

The Morand distillery is marketing a new hand sanitizer with the aroma of organic Valais thyme and a hint of lemon.

The new solution is produced in accordance with WHO guidelines and is approved by the Federal Office of Public Health. "Unlike the version with Williams pear flavor, this solution is not based on ... Continue reading ...

A look into a beer glass

Beer styles under the magnifying glass: Amber beers

Whether brewery or bar, an amber beer is part of the standard range for many. But is there more to say about this beer category, which is very common in Switzerland? than that its amber colour makes it probably the most visually beautiful beer in the world?

Beer styles can help you find your way around the ever-expanding universe of beers. But while spirits usually have clearly defined categories, the legal terms for beer tend to be more useful in everyday bar ... Read more...

Woodford Reserve

Derby Edition No. 147

Kentucky is world-renowned for two things in particular: its passion for the Derby and its dedication to producing the finest bourbon. For years, both have been closely intertwined not only locally but also culturally.

Woodford Reserve, produced since 1812 in America's first and smallest distillery, is the main sponsor of the legendary Kentucky Derby. The horse race takes place annually on the first Saturday ... Continue reading ...

Dew Gin, Frost Gin & Mist Gin

Gin trio from Denmark

Three exclusive organic gins from the north, inspired by the seasons and the high seas.

The delicate and dainty Dew Gin evokes a Danish summer evening in the garden. In addition to juniper, this award-winning gin is distilled with violets, elderflower, and cucumber. Frost Gin, like the ... Continue reading ...

Kronenhalle Bar, Zurich

10 questions for Anthony Kunz

The 29-year-old divides his time between Zurich and Mainz (Germany) before spending a month helping his father out at his bar in Germany.

But that month turned into several years, during which he fell in love with every aspect of bartending. Whether mixing drinks or serving customers—as long as Anthony, who has experience in ... Continue reading ...

Local and sustainable basis for spirits

Ethanol produced in Switzerland

From fall 2021, Swiss ethanol is to be produced from sugar beets in Switzerland. This will involve a process developed by Alcosuisse in collaboration with Schweizer Zucker AG.

It is obvious that the security of ethanol supply is critical, especially during a pandemic. In the literal sense, we have been using this raw material almost daily since spring 2020 to ... Continue reading ...

Sonia Petignat-Keller, Agroscope

Gin flavor wheel

BAR NEWS wanted to learn more about the new gin flavor wheel from Sonia Petignat-Keller. As the long-standing head of the Product Quality and Innovation research group at Agroscope, she has been able to observe the rapid development of the local gin market from a unique perspective.

Interview: Ruedi Zotter Could you have imagined 15 years ago that gin would be produced in Switzerland? Sonia Petignat-Keller: With the variety of local, wild-growing botanicals, it's actually amazing ... Continue reading ...

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