Month: August 2024

Swissness

The Jura Arc

Welcome to the Jura Arc, the Wild West of Switzerland. A place of contrasts, where absinthe, anarchism and autonomy are writ large. BAR NEWS travels between Moutier and Môtiers, Chasseral and Chasseron in search of grapes and plums, roots and herbs.

Seen from a distance, the Jura looks like a huge wave rolling in. In front of it are the three lakes, with their vine-covered slopes, and between them the vegetable garden of Switzerland. Once you set off ... Read more ...

Interesting bottlings

The new cachaça wave is rolling in

For some categories of spirits, it is enough to carry just one bottle. For years, this also included cachaça. But now more and more interesting bottlings are finally coming to Europe. The cachaças aged in tropical woods in particular surprise with their unique aromas.

It was still nowhere to be found in the 9th edition of the Great Textbook of the Bar by Swiss Barkeeper legend Harry Schrämli from 1979. But just a few years later ... Read more ...

Tipsy Tiger, Zurich

New bar concept on Langstrasse

On the corner of Militärstrasse and Langstrasse, Tipsy Tiger is bringing a breath of fresh air to Zurich's most famous street with its innovative concept.

Attracted by the neon sign in the window, you enter a modern, Japanese-inspired room with a long bar counter. The homemade cocktails flow straight from the tap. They are bottled by hand ... Continue reading ...

Portfolio expanded

New Shake-It Mixers

Shake-It Mixer® is a high-quality, non-alcoholic cordial from Copenhagen, made exclusively from natural ingredients. These are extracted from pure fruits, vegetables, and selected plants.

Used in cocktails, mocktails, and long drinks, the balanced and flavorful notes enrich every drink. Haecky has now completed the Shake-It portfolio and expanded it to include Blue Curacao and Grenadine. In total, it comprises ... Continue reading ...

B1 Rooftop Bistro, Basel

Basel from the very top

The Rooftop Bistro B1 is located in the heart of Basel and offers a special place to relax at any time of day.

In the morning, guests enjoy their breakfast, ranging from chia pudding to sfogliatella, in the bright, modern interior designed by Herzog & de Meuron. At lunchtime, salad bowls and crispy pinsa on the ... Continue reading ...

CounterTip

Ice – the most important ingredient in bar culture

Ever since cocktail history has been written about, ice has always been a topic. Ice in various forms and preparation methods, ice as an indispensable element for a good cocktail.

Even when Frederic Tudor, the "Ice King", shipped frozen gold from the far north to Cuba at the beginning of the 19th century so that the wealthy could enjoy their daiquiri or mojito cold, ... Read more ...

Appleton Estate

Hearts Collection 1998

Appleton Estate unveils the Hearts Collection 1998. This premium pot still rum, aged for 25 years, is the eighth edition in the exclusive series.

It seduces with fruity aromas, notes of ginger, caramel, and warm vanilla, as well as a subtle oak finish. The 1998 vintage impresses with its depth, which reflects the heritage and craftsmanship of ... Continue reading ...

Barkeeper Louis Bar in Hotel Montana, Lucerne

10 questions for Andrin Krummenacher

I grew up in Sachseln, Obwalden. I completed my training as a restaurant specialist at the Art Deco Hotel Montana in Lucerne. During my training, I had the opportunity to work at the bar for two months. David Gandert, Barkeeper the Year 2018, completely swept me away with his passion for the bar scene.

When I finished my training, I was first employed as a chef de rang in the hotel's Scala Restaurant. Six months later, a position became available as Barkeeper ... Continue reading ...

2023 as a record year

Karl Wild Hotel Rating 2024

Last year was a record year for the Swiss hotel industry, with almost 42 million overnight stays. Karl Wild and his team have once again been busy testing hotels.

As with any hotel rating, criteria such as hotel and restaurant management, location and leisure facilities, hospitality, and value for money were used as points of criticism. Ten evaluation criteria were used to create a list of the 125 best hotels in ... Continue reading ...

New products from Islay

The Botanist Rested and Aged

The Botanist has introduced two new additions to its range: The Botanist Cask Rested and Cask Aged Gins.

Cask Rested Gin is a blend of around 16 different cask types from a variety of regions and has been stored for at least six months in the Bruichladdich warehouse on Islay. Cask ... Continue reading ...

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