Month: March 2023

DistiSuisse 2023

Gin tasting now with tonic

Every two years, DistiSuisse awards prizes to the best Swiss spirits. This is by far the most important spirits award in Switzerland. The call for entries for the next award will take place in spring 2023. There is a new development 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 for the gin category have seen an increase in the number of products manufactured in Switzerland... Read more...

Regional delicacies

Local in Lichtensteig

The name says it all: LOKAL, Lichtensteig. In the heart of the small town of Lichtensteig, the charming atmosphere in the former town hall invites you to enjoy regional delicacies and a cozy get-together.

BAR NEWSMarch 28, 2023

At LOKAL, you can get to know the innovative side of Toggenburg. The menu surprises guests with a wide variety of regional delicacies: from blue St. Gallen vodka to Toggenburg specialties... Read more...

From South Tyrol

Alpex Tonics exclusively at Rugenbräu

Plose's new product line is called Alpex, comprising a total of seven Tonic Water with different flavors, reflecting Tonic Water 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 utmost care. Only select natural ingredients are used. No colorings, preservatives, or sweeteners are used. The varieties Tonic Water Indian ... Continue reading ...

In a stylish atmosphere

La Lup Brandschenke in Zurich

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

BAR NEWSMarch 17, 2023

Fascinating hand-painted primitive creatures mingle with romantic soft pink walls and subtle baroque elements. The comfortable turquoise armchairs and window seats with cushions give the room the ultimate feeling of tranquility. … Read more …

Coffee gin liqueur

Matte Mokagino

When Adrianos Coffee's finest Robusta coffee meets the spicy dry gin from the Matte Distillery, the result is 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 from orange zest and juniper berries. Only then is the fruity, strong liqueur with an intense coffee aroma created. The coffee gin liqueur Mokagino ... Continue reading ...

Show off your bartending skills!

Announcement: SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2023

Do you mix the best cocktail in Switzerland? Submit your recipe now and take part in the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN! If your bartending skills impress us the most, you could win exclusive prizes!

BAR NEWSApril 2, 2023March 10, 2023

The submission deadline for the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN 2023 has expired. Thank you for the numerous submissions. Do you mix the best cocktail in Switzerland? BAR NEWS is looking for the best cocktail ... Read more ...

Handcrafted spirits in the spotlight

Craft Spirits Berlin Awards 2023

Distilleries from 27 countries competed before the jury of the international competition for handmade spirits. The awards have now been presented. Jo Dunkel from Riehen can celebrate winning the Craft Spirits Newcomer of the Year award.

BAR NEWSMarch 9, 2023

The Craft Spirits Berlin Awards is an international competition for the best handcrafted spirits. This year, distilleries from 27 countries competed in an international... Continue reading...

"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 produced by only one distillery during the same distillation season. Finally, they must be aged for at least four years in a warehouse under the supervision of ... Continue reading ...

March 27 to 30 in Basel

Basel celebrates Japanese flavors at the Konomi Festival

From March 27 to 30, Basel will host its first Konomi Festival. With the participation of bars, restaurants, and various institutions, Basel will be immersed in Japanese culture and flavors during the three-day festival, featuring guest bartending, sake and tea pairings, and miso workshops.

BAR NEWSMarch 7, 2023

The Konomi Festival in Basel combines Japanese and Swiss lifestyles. From March 27 to 30, Basel will be all about Japanese taste. Konomi means taste in Japanese. This ... Continue reading ...

Bar manager and co-owner of On the Rocks Bar, Wengen

10 questions for Justin Andrew Ebert

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

BAR NEWSMarch 6, 2023

Born in Heilbronn (Germany), 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 schooling. In order to ... Continue reading ...