Brand News Sagamore Rye Holds First Bartender Competition Online Sagamore Spirit Philippines showed support to the local beverage industry by holding its first Philippine Bartender Showdown recently. The rye whiskey brand — originally from Baltimore, Maryland — was supposed to hold its Philippine launch summer of last year but the event was postponed due to the global pandemic. “It’s been especially tough for new players in the market,” shares … Read More
Behind The Bar Feature Bartenders Pay Tribute to Their Idols in the Industry It’s World Bartender Day! Celebrated annually on February 24, World Bartender Day shines the spotlight on the talented people behind the bar who make our drinks. With most of the bars closed due to the global pandemic, we rarely get to experience sitting at a bar after a hard day and watch our favorite bartender whip us a little, happy … Read More
Behind The Bar Meet Your Bartender: Ji Agunat DrinkManila launched #TipYourBartenderPH as a way to help out our local bartending community during these trying times. Every Friday, for #DMHappyHour, we’re showcasing a bartender who will share a tasty cocktail recipe that viewers can do at home, as well as give them a platform to promote their small business. People can show their love by supporting the featured bartender’s … Read More
Brand News The Philippines Picks its Representative for the Opihr Gin Global Cocktail Competition Asia-Pacific Regionals in Hanoi, Vietnam The Opihr Gin Global Cocktail Competition is currently on its sixth installment. The competition encourages mixologists to create a cocktail with a spirit of exploration and discovery. Entries should see cocktails using twists on classic recipes and to take consumers on a ‘journey of discovery’ by using at least one locally sourced ingredient. Opihr is the world’s favorite premium spiced … Read More
Brand News Bacardi Legacy 2019 PH Finalists to Represent the Country in Bangkok for Southeast Asia Finals The Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition is one of the most prestigious bartending challenges in the world. Founded in 2008, it challenges bartenders from all over the globe to create a Bacardi cocktail with the highest potential to become a classic. They received 40 entries, which was narrowed down to 10 semi-finalists, who had to present their drinks to judges Tatum … Read More