Month: November 2023

DistiSuisse Awards

The best Swiss spirits of 2023/24 honored

On October 13, 2023, the Swiss distilling industry gathered at the Markthalle in Basel for DistiSuisse, the biennial national awards ceremony for the best Swiss spirits.

This year's event broke all records with an impressive 135 distilleries submitting 790 products for evaluation. This represents an increase of almost 30 percent more submissions than in the previous ... Continue reading ...

Chopfab Boxer AG

Green light for the expansion of the Boxer brewery in Yverdon-les-Bains

The craft brewery Chopfab Boxer AG will be investing continuously in its production site in Yverdon-les-Bains over the next ten years.

At the end of August 2023, the authorities in the city of Yverdon granted planning permission for the modernization of the buildings and the upgrading of the site on Avenue des Sports. In addition to new storage tanks, ... Continue reading ...

Bartender International

Pawel Rodaszynski, El Koktel, Warsaw

I was born in Łódź and grew up in a small town called Chodzież in Poland. I studied journalism and also trained as a radio presenter, but in order to earn my own money alongside my studies, I started as a radio host. Barkeeper to work in clubs.

After several years of wandering around Poland (Piła, Bydgoszcz, Łódź, Wrocław) as well as stays in Spain and Belgium, I finally moved to Warsaw to become more serious as a cocktail maker.Barkeeper to work and my ... Continue reading...

A taste sensation from the Caribbean

Mount Gay Barbados Rum 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa

The 23 | 01 | Bn_Qa is the first in an annual series from Mount Gay Distillery.

This Single Estate Series is made exclusively from molasses sourced from local sugar cane. Fermented, distilled, aged, and blended at Mount Gay, this rum is a unique expression of the terroir of Barbados... Read more...

Unique herbal liqueur from Jägermeister

The taste of 9556 nights

With 9556 Nights of Exploration, Jägermeister presents a herbal liqueur that is more than just a collector's item. The Jägermeister base spirit, which has been aged in oak barrels for more than 9556 nights, has been used to create a variant that reinterprets the characteristic flavor components of the original.

The taste of this strictly limited herbal liqueur has been a well-kept secret until now. Sharing it with friends makes it even more valuable. What makes it unique is that the essence is more ... Read more ...

Best Barteam, from left: Zaya Javkhalan, Erik Koren, Jan Titscher, Nicole Thürlemann, Dominik Jörger, Pauline and Benedikt Lauinger, Valentin Matter
Einstein Bar has the Best Bar Team 2023

"The guest should notice that we are doing well"

The Einstein Bar in St. Gallen won the title of "Best Bar Team" at the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2023. Not only the team is pleased that they have been working together excellently for five years, but also many regular guests.

The four-star superior Hotel Einstein in St. Gallen on Berneggstrasse exudes grandeur. Upon entering the Einstein Bar, the knowledgeable guest immediately notices that attention has been paid to every detail. The ... Read more ...

Chai hot or iced

chai syrup

Louis Morand presents another innovation that promises even more moments of enjoyment.

The new chai syrup will be added to the Morand syrup range in fall 2023. Mix the new chai syrup with water and milk to create a delicious hot drink or a refreshing... Read more...

Assistant Bar Manager, Clouds Bar Zurich

10 questions for Lukas Zingerle

Lukas Zingerle started working in bars at the age of 19. He is now assistant bar manager at Clouds Bar in Zurich.

I am originally from South Tyrol, Italy, where I graduated from the Bruneck Hotel Management School at the age of 19 and immediately started working in the bar industry. I gained experience through various ... Continue reading ...

Christmas

Gift ideas for the festive season

It's almost that time of year again, and Christmas is just around the corner. To bring joy to your loved ones, BAR NEWS has put together a few gift suggestions for you.

Swiss bar scene – innovative, creative, successful The 192-page book "Barszene Schweiz" (Swiss Bar Scene) provides insights into the innovative and successful Swiss bar scene. In his book, Ruedi Zotter portrays more than ... Continue reading ...

Barkeeper of the year 2023

Successful work by Lorenz Struchen

The Barkeeper of the year 2023 is Lorenz Struchen from Twentys Cocktailbar in Biel. With a convincing performance in the qualification on August 29 in Effretikon and with the presentation of his cocktail creations "Art of a Geisha" and "Rêves de Vacances" at the Award Night on October 25, the Biel native won the coveted title.

Twentys Cocktailbar is located at Obergasse 20, in the heart of Biel's old town. We visit Lorenz Struchen. The owner of the bar is Barkeeper of the year 2023. "It's ... Read more ...

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