Month: March 2023

DistiSuisse 2023

Gin tasting new with tonic

Every second year, DistiSuisse awards the best Swiss spirits. It is by far the most important spirits award in Switzerland. The next award will be announced in the spring of 2023. There is an innovation in the gin category.

BAR NEWSMarch 31, 2023

Gin has been booming for years. DistiSuisse has also noticed this trend. In recent years, those responsible in the gin category have noticed an increasing number of products produced in Switzerland, ... Read more ...

Regional pleasure

Local in Lichtensteig

The name says it all LOKAL, Lichtensteig. In the heart of the small town of Lichtensteig, the lovely ambience in the former town hall invites you to regional delights and cozy get-togethers.

BAR NEWSMarch 28, 2023

At LOKAL you can get to know the innovative side of Toggenburg. The offer surprises guests with a great variety of regional pleasure products: From blue St. Gallen vodka to Toggenburg delicacies ... Read more ...

From South Tyrol

Alpex Tonics exclusively at Rugenbräu

The new product line from Plose is called Alpex, of which a total of seven aromatically different Tonic Water illustrate its diversity for all those who appreciate quality, responsible use of resources and enjoyable drinks.

BAR NEWSMarch 22, 2023

The raw materials for the Alpex line are selected with the greatest care. Only selected natural ingredients are used and no colorants, preservatives or sweeteners are added. The varieties Tonic Water - Indian ... Read more ...

In a stylish atmosphere

La Lup Brandschenke in Zurich

The stylish interior is perfect for business meetings, customized personal events or cozy get-togethers with after-work cocktails.

BAR NEWSMarch 17, 2023

Fascinating hand-painted primitive creatures mix with romantic pale pink walls and subtle baroque elements. The comfortable turquoise armchairs and window sills with pillows give the room the ultimate feeling of tranquility. ... Read more ...

Coffee gin liqueur

Mat Mokagino

When the finest Robusta coffee from Adrianos Coffee meets spicy Dry Gin from Matte Distillery, it's a true Bernese co-production whose success is Mokagino.

BAR NEWSMarch 13, 2023

The liquid combination of coffee and gin is refined with additional flavors of orange zest and juniper berries. Only then the fruity, strong liqueur with an intense coffee aroma is created. The coffee gin liqueur Mokagino ... Read more...

Show off your bartending skills!

Announcement SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2023

Do you mix the best cocktail in Switzerland? Send in your recipe now and take part in the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN! If your bartending skills are the most convincing, there are exclusive prizes to be won!

BAR NEWSApril 2, 2023March 10, 2023

The deadline for entries to the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2023 has passed. We thank you for the numerous entries. Do you mix the best cocktail in Switzerland? BAR NEWS is looking for the best cocktail ... Read more ...

Handmade spirits in the spotlight

Craft Spirits Berlin Awards 2023

Distilleries from 27 countries faced the jury of the international competition for handcrafted spirits. The awards have now been presented. Jo Dunkel from Riehen can be pleased about the award Craft Spirits Newcomer of the Year.

BAR NEWSMarch 9, 2023

The Craft Spirits Berlin Awards is an international competition for the best craft spirits. This year, distilleries from 27 countries faced an international ... Read more ...

"Bottled in bond"

Jack Daniel's "Bonded" & Triple Mash

Jack Daniel's "Bonded" and Triple Mash are referred to as bottled-in-bond or bonded whiskey.

BAR NEWSMarch 9, 2023

To qualify as such, they must be obtained from only one distillery during the same distillation season. Finally, they must be stored for at least four years in a warehouse under the supervision of the ... Read more...

March 27 - 30 in Basel

At the "Konomi" festival Basel is under the sign of Japanese taste

From March 27 to 30, a Konomi Festival will take place in Basel for the first time. With the participation of bars, restaurants and various establishments, Basel is marked by Japan's culture and taste during the three-day festival with guest bartending, sake and tea pairings or miso workshops.

BAR NEWSMarch 7, 2023

The Konomi Festival in Basel combines the Japanese way of life with that of Switzerland. From March 27 to 30, Basel is all about Japanese taste. Konomi means taste in Japanese. This ... Read more ...

Barchef and co-owner On the Rocks Bar, Wengen

10 Questions for Justin Andrew Ebert

After his training as a hotel manager and various stations in Bern (Department 66), Colorado and Utah, he has been bar manager and co-owner of On the Rocks Bar (formerly Rocks Bar) in Wengen since October 2021.

BAR NEWSMarch 6, 2023

Born in Heilbronn (DE), Justin Andrew Ebert spent his early years in the Bernese Oberland. At the age of five, he moved back to Germany, where he completed his school career. In order to become ... Read more ...