This document contains multiple warnings about common substances like dihydrogen monoxide, citric acid, sucrose, and ethanol. It lists dangerous properties such as being highly corrosive, causing burns and corrosion of metals, and increasing risks of various diseases. However, it is implied that the warnings are exaggerated and anything can be poisonous in high enough doses, as expressed in the quote from Paracelsus.
The document is a collection of photos from Flickr shared under various Creative Commons licenses. It contains 20 photos in total with captions crediting the photographer and license for each image. The photos cover a variety of subjects including food, nature, people, and daily life. All are shared freely for others to use under the terms of their Creative Commons licenses.
The document provides advice to a young bartender who wants to open their own bar. It warns that owning a bar requires saying goodbye to personal time and hello to constant work and problems. Some key responsibilities include being available at all times, solving various operational issues, and navigating regulatory agencies. It questions whether the bartender has experience managing people and aspects like finances, regulations, and operations. It advises gaining experience in all bar roles and taking business courses before opening a bar to improve the chances of success, as the bar industry has a high failure rate.
Non-alcoholic drinks are becoming increasingly popular as some people choose to reduce or eliminate alcohol from their diets. These non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits provide complexity and flavor without the alcohol, appealing to health and wellness-focused consumers. Brewers and distillers are developing new non-alcoholic beverages with complex ingredients and rich flavors to meet the demands of this growing market.
Brandy de Jerez has been underrated and ignored by bartenders for too long. Yet despite it's obscurity, there's no bottle on the liquor store shelf looks as grand or does as much peacocking. Spanish brandies wear crimson and gold upon their labels, dress in ribbons and wax seals, and announce themselves in Renaissance fonts. Then there are the courtly names, after kings and dukes and cardinals. You've surely noticed these grandees of the brandy world — even if, like most Americans, you've never bought one. Well, now is the time to find out what's inside. Do yourself a favor, and come to this seminar to taste and hear what makes Brandy de Jerez unique among the world's brandies. Our panel will feature experts who’ve flown in from Spain to will share in-depth knowledge of the country’s native spirit. We will taste hard-to-find aged brandies, and learn what special element that Spanish brandy brings to cocktails. Viva la Brandy de Jerez!
There are three major phases to consider when creating an atmosphere and culture that is conducive to great service and hospitality. What do you do before the guest walks in the door to set your staff up for success? How do you create an amazing atmosphere of warmth and hospitality one the guest is inside? And, how do you inspire your staff, instill a belief system, and create a sense of community? Jon Santer, Joaquin Simo, and Sean Kenyon each specialize in a different phase of hospitality. The always entertaining moderator Andy Seymour will guide you through the method behind their madness.
Georgie Bell of Diageo discusses the rise of grain whisky in Scotland. Grain whisky production has moved from small, inconsistent batches produced over long periods of time to larger, more consistent volumes produced more efficiently through continuous distillation. While single malt whisky gets more attention, grain whisky plays an important and versatile role as an ingredient in blended scotch whisky.
This document contains multiple warnings about common substances like dihydrogen monoxide, citric acid, sucrose, and ethanol. It lists dangerous properties such as being highly corrosive, causing burns and corrosion of metals, and increasing risks of various diseases. However, it is implied that the warnings are exaggerated and anything can be poisonous in high enough doses, as expressed in the quote from Paracelsus.
The document is a collection of photos from Flickr shared under various Creative Commons licenses. It contains 20 photos in total with captions crediting the photographer and license for each image. The photos cover a variety of subjects including food, nature, people, and daily life. All are shared freely for others to use under the terms of their Creative Commons licenses.
The document provides advice to a young bartender who wants to open their own bar. It warns that owning a bar requires saying goodbye to personal time and hello to constant work and problems. Some key responsibilities include being available at all times, solving various operational issues, and navigating regulatory agencies. It questions whether the bartender has experience managing people and aspects like finances, regulations, and operations. It advises gaining experience in all bar roles and taking business courses before opening a bar to improve the chances of success, as the bar industry has a high failure rate.
Non-alcoholic drinks are becoming increasingly popular as some people choose to reduce or eliminate alcohol from their diets. These non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits provide complexity and flavor without the alcohol, appealing to health and wellness-focused consumers. Brewers and distillers are developing new non-alcoholic beverages with complex ingredients and rich flavors to meet the demands of this growing market.
Brandy de Jerez has been underrated and ignored by bartenders for too long. Yet despite it's obscurity, there's no bottle on the liquor store shelf looks as grand or does as much peacocking. Spanish brandies wear crimson and gold upon their labels, dress in ribbons and wax seals, and announce themselves in Renaissance fonts. Then there are the courtly names, after kings and dukes and cardinals. You've surely noticed these grandees of the brandy world — even if, like most Americans, you've never bought one. Well, now is the time to find out what's inside. Do yourself a favor, and come to this seminar to taste and hear what makes Brandy de Jerez unique among the world's brandies. Our panel will feature experts who’ve flown in from Spain to will share in-depth knowledge of the country’s native spirit. We will taste hard-to-find aged brandies, and learn what special element that Spanish brandy brings to cocktails. Viva la Brandy de Jerez!
There are three major phases to consider when creating an atmosphere and culture that is conducive to great service and hospitality. What do you do before the guest walks in the door to set your staff up for success? How do you create an amazing atmosphere of warmth and hospitality one the guest is inside? And, how do you inspire your staff, instill a belief system, and create a sense of community? Jon Santer, Joaquin Simo, and Sean Kenyon each specialize in a different phase of hospitality. The always entertaining moderator Andy Seymour will guide you through the method behind their madness.
Georgie Bell of Diageo discusses the rise of grain whisky in Scotland. Grain whisky production has moved from small, inconsistent batches produced over long periods of time to larger, more consistent volumes produced more efficiently through continuous distillation. While single malt whisky gets more attention, grain whisky plays an important and versatile role as an ingredient in blended scotch whisky.
This document discusses how new industries and products establish legitimacy by connecting themselves to esteemed predecessors through imagined pasts. It provides examples of how the Scotch whisky industry portrayed an idealized historical narrative to establish credibility in its early days. Specifically, it discusses how distillers hired top advertising talent and blenders launched campaigns to win consumer trust by associating their products with a reputable imagined past for the industry. While this strategy helped Scotch whisky succeed, the document questions if the industry can ever fully separate itself from the legacy of this fabricated historical narrative.
This document contains three photos shared under Creative Commons licenses. The photos are of various natural scenes and were uploaded to Flickr by three different photographers granting attribution rights. In summary, the document presents three nature photographs from Flickr licensed for sharing with attribution.
The document discusses 7 habits of the world's best bars based on a presentation given by industry experts. The 7 habits are: 1) Have a clear vision and goals for the bar; 2) Operate with integrity and prioritize quality; 3) Have a unique point of view; 4) Invest in and train great staff; 5) Offer an immersive customer experience; 6) Spoil and take care of customers; 7) Constantly reinvent and evolve the bar concept. The presentation also shares cocktail recipes and discusses what makes a "great" bar, including being a place of refuge and offering an experience.
Are we taking the most appropriate steps to use ingredients in a sustainable manner in our bars? And what would we do if the ingredients we hold so dear simply weren't around anymore? Join a bartender, a botanist and two botanical buyers as they discuss the steps to controlling the ingredient chain from producer to consumer, and learn about practical steps that can encourage us to use our ingredients better. The seminar will include links and a platform that helps engage bartenders and owners in a way of making real changes in their bars, and join the debate on whether we can, and should be controlling more of our input into our ingredients.
This document provides information for a seminar presentation including:
- Details for connecting to the WiFi and following presenters on social media
- A list of illustrious speakers presenting including Marian Beke and Luca Cinalli
- Recipes for cocktails featuring Oxley Gin including the Jasmine, Olive 7 Ways, and Forager's Shrub
The document provides guidance for entrepreneurs on starting a business. It outlines several key steps: initially developing a strong business model and idea; focusing on customer needs; and having a clear vision. Common reasons for business failure include personal conflicts, poor cash flow management, and an unclear vision. The document then details developing a business model by defining the customer problem and unique solution. It also emphasizes the importance of market feasibility, securing initial customers, and cash flow management.
This document provides a summary of highlights about liqueurs from "The Essential Global Guide to Liqueurs" by Camper English. It discusses the early history of liqueurs dating back to 900 AD, when volatile oils of herbs were best preserved in alcohol. It also summarizes different types of liqueurs like Curacao, Triple Sec, Amaretto, and flavored vodkas. The document outlines European geographical indications for liqueurs and provides examples of liqueurs from different countries. It also discusses methods of liqueur production and potential uses for dehydrated liqueurs.
The recipe is a mystery to all but a handful of the the Carthusian monks responsible for creating this wonderful liqueur. Of course, we are unable to reveal the entire mystery of what goes into Chartreuse but we will be able to explore the many secrets and bountiful history of this liqueur. Chartreuse Liqueur is one of the few spirits that ages after bottling. In some cases, for the better. More and more, people are searching for older bottles of Chartreuse; searching online, in rural liquor stores, even at estate sales. We will discuss a little bit about what causes this aging process as we sip on bottles found in back of the liquor cabinets. We will also take a look at the other special Chartreuse types the monks have created. . These Chartreuse types are sold only to elite restaurateurs in France and surrounding areas. And finally, we would be remiss not to speak about the Carthusian life and what effects it has played on the liqueur itself.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Brandy de Jerez has been underrated and ignored by bartenders for too long. Yet despite it's obscurity, there's no bottle on the liquor store shelf looks as grand or does as much peacocking. Spanish brandies wear crimson and gold upon their labels, dress in ribbons and wax seals, and announce themselves in Renaissance fonts. Then there are the courtly names, after kings and dukes and cardinals. You've surely noticed these grandees of the brandy world — even if, like most Americans, you've never bought one. Well, now is the time to find out what's inside. Do yourself a favor, and come to this seminar to taste and hear what makes Brandy de Jerez unique among the world's brandies. Our panel will feature experts who’ve flown in from Spain to will share in-depth knowledge of the country’s native spirit. We will taste hard-to-find aged brandies, and learn what special element that Spanish brandy brings to cocktails. Viva la Brandy de Jerez!
When it comes to getting your cocktails published, a photo really is worth a thousand words! Quality cocktail photography is a must and if you know what you're doing, all it takes is a camera phone. Celebrated food and drink photographer Daniel Krieger, whose work has been published in The New York Times, PUNCH, Food & Wine, and gracing the pages multiple cocktail books, will teach you all you need to know about how to capture the soul of your most beautiful cocktail creations.
The polite and well behaved rarely make history; often, it takes a strong personality to leave a lasting impression. In this lively session, a panel of modern-day rabble-rousers, led by Ambassador and Gin authority Rachel Ford, will weigh in on the outspoken philosophies of three early cocktail authors.
The document discusses the history and future of quinquina, an aromatized wine flavored with quinine. It describes how quinquina originated in the 1830s at the request of the French government to provide health and refreshment benefits to colonial soldiers and settlers. Quinquina became popular in France and saw widespread use through the early 20th century. However, its popularity declined after World War II as France lost its colonies, quinine treatments evolved, and consumer tastes changed. The document argues quinquina remains relevant today for aperitif service and lower-alcohol cocktails due to its refreshing qualities and manageable costs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Determining pricing for cocktails, a seemingly basic process in the bar business, can be far difficult than anyone would imagine. Sure, you’re house Aviation spec is bangin’, but what happens if you’re preferred gin doesn’t come in on today’s liquor order? What if citrus prices skyrocket? What if you work in a market where the ceiling doesn’t allow for double-digit cocktail prices? We’d bet you a bottle of vintage crème de violette that Hugo Ensslin, the first person to publish a recipe for the Aviation AND head bartender at the New York City’s Hotel Wallick, cared just as much about the cost of his cocktails as he did the famous cocktail’s house spec.
"Mom, I'm a bartender. That is what I'm doing with my life." You've made your proclamation, so now what? In an industry built on slim profit margins, high turnover, and 14-hour work days, how can we make bartending a viable career for ourselves and future generations? Stability, longevity and balance are career goals for all of us; whether it's staying behind a bar, moving into ownership, or working with a brand.
In this no-holds-barred discussion, Naomi Levy (bar manager at Boston’s Eastern Standard) leads panelists Julie Reiner, Scott Baird, and Charlotte Voisey as they guide you through career options and the obstacles of making our work/life balance more fulfilling. What are the challenges to having a family and maintaining relationships in the bar industry? How do you find financial stability within tips-based employment? What systems can be put in place to help build this industry into one that makes it possible for people to build a career? Learn about the ways you can look out for your own future and brainstorm ways in which we can help to build a better future for the industry as a whole.
Monongahela Rye was the original American whiskey, produced for over 150 years in Pittsburgh, which was once the whiskey capital of America. The document discusses the history of Monongahela Rye, from its origins with German and Scottish settlers in Pittsburgh, to its decline in the early 20th century. Modern distilleries like Wigle Whiskey are now working to bring back Monongahela Rye by using local grains and production methods reflective of the region's terroir, in order to reconnect consumers with this historic American whiskey style.
Jamaica, that tiny island in the Caribbean is internationally known for it's cultural exports such as Bob Marley, Reggae, Usain Bolt, Herbs* and even Bob-sleighing, but it has also influenced some famous cocktails with it's biggest and most re-known of exports... RUM. Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell brings to life some of the historical Jamaican stories with a few samples of new & world exclusive rums & cocktails for you to taste as you learn what influence Jamaica has had on cocktail culture. Yeah Mon.
* You know what herbs I'm talking about.
Do you want to up your style game? Or maybe you are just a fan of hedonism. Either way, fine cocktails and cigars are a hedonistic dreamland. The potent flavours of smoke and spirit, in combination, can create a truly unique taste experience. Reaching taste nirvana is not as simple as lighting a cigar and sipping something potent, the Cocktails & Cohiba session will show you the proper way.
There is a growing international trend in the area of specialty cigar lounges that cater to a sophisticated clientele. Pairing drinks with cigars has always focussed on strong spirits, like scotch and cognac, though scientifically there are better choices. Cocktails are a great way to produce a flavour that pairs well with a cigar.
Delicia Silva the "Cigar Vixen" will expertly guide attendees on the basics of cigar appreciation. Much like fine spirits, there are parallels in the production of cigars that align with the creations of spirits and cocktails. Delicia will demonstrate the rituals of cigar culture while Darcy O'Neil will explain the scientific reasons why certain cocktails and spirits pair better with cigars.
This session is for anyone who wants to elevate their enjoyment of cigars and cocktails.
There is no "I" in T-E-A-M - the age-old saying holds true not only in conventional sporting but also in the sports of Bar-tending and Brand Building. The global demand for skilled barkeeps and brand team members is high but the supply is low. Success lies in organic education and knowledge through training, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs. Teams are only as good as the parts that make them up. This seminar will cover the bases, from what to look for when hiring, techniques to empower and motivate, emotional training, and ensuring standards are met and kept. Joining moderators Jonathan Pogash (The Cocktail Guru Inc.) and Dushan Zaric (86 Co., Employees Only), are experts Pamela Wiznitzer (USBG New York, The Dead Rabbit, Seamstress NY, and Guru of Fun at The Cocktail Guru team), Bobby Heugel (Owner at Anvil in Houston), and Zdenek Kastanek (industry leader & educator from Singapore), on a fun-filled voyage in which you'll hear tips, tricks, and motivators behind setting up kick-ass teams and apprenticeship programs for your Bars and Brands. Will there be interactive team building exercises and games during this seminar, you ask? You betcha.
And in the words of the great Harry Johnson, "Whenever you have the opportunity, it is your duty to set a good example to him; teach him as much as you are able, so that when he is grown he can call himself a gentleman, and not be ashamed of his calling."
A first for Tales is a MMA face off between 'Multiple Malt Ambassadors' from Diageo, Beam/Suntory and William Grant.
Six ambassadors, two from each company with one whisky per person that they have to win the audience over with. The Catch? They only have 5 minutes and they aren't allowed to say A.How old it is B.What distillery it's from C. One whisky per company must be under 10 years old, the other can be anything from the warehouses that they fancy sharing with the lucky attendees.
The moderators will ask questions to the group and the audience in a fun, interactive seminar that will educate as well as entertain as these warriors go head to head. In the end it's the audience who decides on the champion. In the words of the immortal Highlander, "There can be only one!"
The event will be masterfully moderated World-renowned whisky writer and expert Dave Broom.
The contenders are: Ewan Morgan (Diageo), Gregor Cattanach (Diageo), Johnnie Mundell (Beam/Suntory), Iain McCallum (Beam/Suntory), Mitch Bechard (Wm Grants) and Lorne Cousin (Wm Grants).
When is a Kilogram not a Kilogram? When it’s ‘The Kilogram’, the official standard measure which is getting slightly lighter every year, mocking the very idea of timeless, perfect precision in measurement of weight and volume. But rest assured, the Ounce is no better, being one of a half dozen wildly inconsistent measures used under the Imperial System.
The modern bar world has an almost religious belief in the importance of measurement, mocking those unbelievers who don’t use the jigger. But is there such a thing as true precision? Are our jiggers and measuring cups calibrated correctly, and were they ever reliable in the past? We treat old cocktail books with a lot of reverence, but their recipes made up of gills, ponies and drams today make no sense, if they ever did. In this seminar, we’ll explore the history of ‘weights and measures’ and decipher the quirks hidden in the measurements in old cocktail books, by demonstrating classic recipes made with one of the world’s largest collections of historical cocktail equipment. We will examine how the world has arrived at two incompatible measurements – the ML and the OZ – and why almost every country has a different ‘standard’ measure, and what that means for bartenders around the world as they adapt recipes from other countries and other eras. We’ll look at the pros and cons of today's bar tools and share research on how you need to know the quirks of your individual tools to be able to make better drinks. And we’ll also discuss the various methods – free pouring, jiggering, batching and more – by which you can ensure you are serving your guests the best drinks possible, wherever you are in the world.
This document discusses how new industries and products establish legitimacy by connecting themselves to esteemed predecessors through imagined pasts. It provides examples of how the Scotch whisky industry portrayed an idealized historical narrative to establish credibility in its early days. Specifically, it discusses how distillers hired top advertising talent and blenders launched campaigns to win consumer trust by associating their products with a reputable imagined past for the industry. While this strategy helped Scotch whisky succeed, the document questions if the industry can ever fully separate itself from the legacy of this fabricated historical narrative.
This document contains three photos shared under Creative Commons licenses. The photos are of various natural scenes and were uploaded to Flickr by three different photographers granting attribution rights. In summary, the document presents three nature photographs from Flickr licensed for sharing with attribution.
The document discusses 7 habits of the world's best bars based on a presentation given by industry experts. The 7 habits are: 1) Have a clear vision and goals for the bar; 2) Operate with integrity and prioritize quality; 3) Have a unique point of view; 4) Invest in and train great staff; 5) Offer an immersive customer experience; 6) Spoil and take care of customers; 7) Constantly reinvent and evolve the bar concept. The presentation also shares cocktail recipes and discusses what makes a "great" bar, including being a place of refuge and offering an experience.
Are we taking the most appropriate steps to use ingredients in a sustainable manner in our bars? And what would we do if the ingredients we hold so dear simply weren't around anymore? Join a bartender, a botanist and two botanical buyers as they discuss the steps to controlling the ingredient chain from producer to consumer, and learn about practical steps that can encourage us to use our ingredients better. The seminar will include links and a platform that helps engage bartenders and owners in a way of making real changes in their bars, and join the debate on whether we can, and should be controlling more of our input into our ingredients.
This document provides information for a seminar presentation including:
- Details for connecting to the WiFi and following presenters on social media
- A list of illustrious speakers presenting including Marian Beke and Luca Cinalli
- Recipes for cocktails featuring Oxley Gin including the Jasmine, Olive 7 Ways, and Forager's Shrub
The document provides guidance for entrepreneurs on starting a business. It outlines several key steps: initially developing a strong business model and idea; focusing on customer needs; and having a clear vision. Common reasons for business failure include personal conflicts, poor cash flow management, and an unclear vision. The document then details developing a business model by defining the customer problem and unique solution. It also emphasizes the importance of market feasibility, securing initial customers, and cash flow management.
This document provides a summary of highlights about liqueurs from "The Essential Global Guide to Liqueurs" by Camper English. It discusses the early history of liqueurs dating back to 900 AD, when volatile oils of herbs were best preserved in alcohol. It also summarizes different types of liqueurs like Curacao, Triple Sec, Amaretto, and flavored vodkas. The document outlines European geographical indications for liqueurs and provides examples of liqueurs from different countries. It also discusses methods of liqueur production and potential uses for dehydrated liqueurs.
The recipe is a mystery to all but a handful of the the Carthusian monks responsible for creating this wonderful liqueur. Of course, we are unable to reveal the entire mystery of what goes into Chartreuse but we will be able to explore the many secrets and bountiful history of this liqueur. Chartreuse Liqueur is one of the few spirits that ages after bottling. In some cases, for the better. More and more, people are searching for older bottles of Chartreuse; searching online, in rural liquor stores, even at estate sales. We will discuss a little bit about what causes this aging process as we sip on bottles found in back of the liquor cabinets. We will also take a look at the other special Chartreuse types the monks have created. . These Chartreuse types are sold only to elite restaurateurs in France and surrounding areas. And finally, we would be remiss not to speak about the Carthusian life and what effects it has played on the liqueur itself.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Brandy de Jerez has been underrated and ignored by bartenders for too long. Yet despite it's obscurity, there's no bottle on the liquor store shelf looks as grand or does as much peacocking. Spanish brandies wear crimson and gold upon their labels, dress in ribbons and wax seals, and announce themselves in Renaissance fonts. Then there are the courtly names, after kings and dukes and cardinals. You've surely noticed these grandees of the brandy world — even if, like most Americans, you've never bought one. Well, now is the time to find out what's inside. Do yourself a favor, and come to this seminar to taste and hear what makes Brandy de Jerez unique among the world's brandies. Our panel will feature experts who’ve flown in from Spain to will share in-depth knowledge of the country’s native spirit. We will taste hard-to-find aged brandies, and learn what special element that Spanish brandy brings to cocktails. Viva la Brandy de Jerez!
When it comes to getting your cocktails published, a photo really is worth a thousand words! Quality cocktail photography is a must and if you know what you're doing, all it takes is a camera phone. Celebrated food and drink photographer Daniel Krieger, whose work has been published in The New York Times, PUNCH, Food & Wine, and gracing the pages multiple cocktail books, will teach you all you need to know about how to capture the soul of your most beautiful cocktail creations.
The polite and well behaved rarely make history; often, it takes a strong personality to leave a lasting impression. In this lively session, a panel of modern-day rabble-rousers, led by Ambassador and Gin authority Rachel Ford, will weigh in on the outspoken philosophies of three early cocktail authors.
The document discusses the history and future of quinquina, an aromatized wine flavored with quinine. It describes how quinquina originated in the 1830s at the request of the French government to provide health and refreshment benefits to colonial soldiers and settlers. Quinquina became popular in France and saw widespread use through the early 20th century. However, its popularity declined after World War II as France lost its colonies, quinine treatments evolved, and consumer tastes changed. The document argues quinquina remains relevant today for aperitif service and lower-alcohol cocktails due to its refreshing qualities and manageable costs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Determining pricing for cocktails, a seemingly basic process in the bar business, can be far difficult than anyone would imagine. Sure, you’re house Aviation spec is bangin’, but what happens if you’re preferred gin doesn’t come in on today’s liquor order? What if citrus prices skyrocket? What if you work in a market where the ceiling doesn’t allow for double-digit cocktail prices? We’d bet you a bottle of vintage crème de violette that Hugo Ensslin, the first person to publish a recipe for the Aviation AND head bartender at the New York City’s Hotel Wallick, cared just as much about the cost of his cocktails as he did the famous cocktail’s house spec.
"Mom, I'm a bartender. That is what I'm doing with my life." You've made your proclamation, so now what? In an industry built on slim profit margins, high turnover, and 14-hour work days, how can we make bartending a viable career for ourselves and future generations? Stability, longevity and balance are career goals for all of us; whether it's staying behind a bar, moving into ownership, or working with a brand.
In this no-holds-barred discussion, Naomi Levy (bar manager at Boston’s Eastern Standard) leads panelists Julie Reiner, Scott Baird, and Charlotte Voisey as they guide you through career options and the obstacles of making our work/life balance more fulfilling. What are the challenges to having a family and maintaining relationships in the bar industry? How do you find financial stability within tips-based employment? What systems can be put in place to help build this industry into one that makes it possible for people to build a career? Learn about the ways you can look out for your own future and brainstorm ways in which we can help to build a better future for the industry as a whole.
Monongahela Rye was the original American whiskey, produced for over 150 years in Pittsburgh, which was once the whiskey capital of America. The document discusses the history of Monongahela Rye, from its origins with German and Scottish settlers in Pittsburgh, to its decline in the early 20th century. Modern distilleries like Wigle Whiskey are now working to bring back Monongahela Rye by using local grains and production methods reflective of the region's terroir, in order to reconnect consumers with this historic American whiskey style.
Jamaica, that tiny island in the Caribbean is internationally known for it's cultural exports such as Bob Marley, Reggae, Usain Bolt, Herbs* and even Bob-sleighing, but it has also influenced some famous cocktails with it's biggest and most re-known of exports... RUM. Global Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell brings to life some of the historical Jamaican stories with a few samples of new & world exclusive rums & cocktails for you to taste as you learn what influence Jamaica has had on cocktail culture. Yeah Mon.
* You know what herbs I'm talking about.
Do you want to up your style game? Or maybe you are just a fan of hedonism. Either way, fine cocktails and cigars are a hedonistic dreamland. The potent flavours of smoke and spirit, in combination, can create a truly unique taste experience. Reaching taste nirvana is not as simple as lighting a cigar and sipping something potent, the Cocktails & Cohiba session will show you the proper way.
There is a growing international trend in the area of specialty cigar lounges that cater to a sophisticated clientele. Pairing drinks with cigars has always focussed on strong spirits, like scotch and cognac, though scientifically there are better choices. Cocktails are a great way to produce a flavour that pairs well with a cigar.
Delicia Silva the "Cigar Vixen" will expertly guide attendees on the basics of cigar appreciation. Much like fine spirits, there are parallels in the production of cigars that align with the creations of spirits and cocktails. Delicia will demonstrate the rituals of cigar culture while Darcy O'Neil will explain the scientific reasons why certain cocktails and spirits pair better with cigars.
This session is for anyone who wants to elevate their enjoyment of cigars and cocktails.
There is no "I" in T-E-A-M - the age-old saying holds true not only in conventional sporting but also in the sports of Bar-tending and Brand Building. The global demand for skilled barkeeps and brand team members is high but the supply is low. Success lies in organic education and knowledge through training, mentoring, and apprenticeship programs. Teams are only as good as the parts that make them up. This seminar will cover the bases, from what to look for when hiring, techniques to empower and motivate, emotional training, and ensuring standards are met and kept. Joining moderators Jonathan Pogash (The Cocktail Guru Inc.) and Dushan Zaric (86 Co., Employees Only), are experts Pamela Wiznitzer (USBG New York, The Dead Rabbit, Seamstress NY, and Guru of Fun at The Cocktail Guru team), Bobby Heugel (Owner at Anvil in Houston), and Zdenek Kastanek (industry leader & educator from Singapore), on a fun-filled voyage in which you'll hear tips, tricks, and motivators behind setting up kick-ass teams and apprenticeship programs for your Bars and Brands. Will there be interactive team building exercises and games during this seminar, you ask? You betcha.
And in the words of the great Harry Johnson, "Whenever you have the opportunity, it is your duty to set a good example to him; teach him as much as you are able, so that when he is grown he can call himself a gentleman, and not be ashamed of his calling."
A first for Tales is a MMA face off between 'Multiple Malt Ambassadors' from Diageo, Beam/Suntory and William Grant.
Six ambassadors, two from each company with one whisky per person that they have to win the audience over with. The Catch? They only have 5 minutes and they aren't allowed to say A.How old it is B.What distillery it's from C. One whisky per company must be under 10 years old, the other can be anything from the warehouses that they fancy sharing with the lucky attendees.
The moderators will ask questions to the group and the audience in a fun, interactive seminar that will educate as well as entertain as these warriors go head to head. In the end it's the audience who decides on the champion. In the words of the immortal Highlander, "There can be only one!"
The event will be masterfully moderated World-renowned whisky writer and expert Dave Broom.
The contenders are: Ewan Morgan (Diageo), Gregor Cattanach (Diageo), Johnnie Mundell (Beam/Suntory), Iain McCallum (Beam/Suntory), Mitch Bechard (Wm Grants) and Lorne Cousin (Wm Grants).
When is a Kilogram not a Kilogram? When it’s ‘The Kilogram’, the official standard measure which is getting slightly lighter every year, mocking the very idea of timeless, perfect precision in measurement of weight and volume. But rest assured, the Ounce is no better, being one of a half dozen wildly inconsistent measures used under the Imperial System.
The modern bar world has an almost religious belief in the importance of measurement, mocking those unbelievers who don’t use the jigger. But is there such a thing as true precision? Are our jiggers and measuring cups calibrated correctly, and were they ever reliable in the past? We treat old cocktail books with a lot of reverence, but their recipes made up of gills, ponies and drams today make no sense, if they ever did. In this seminar, we’ll explore the history of ‘weights and measures’ and decipher the quirks hidden in the measurements in old cocktail books, by demonstrating classic recipes made with one of the world’s largest collections of historical cocktail equipment. We will examine how the world has arrived at two incompatible measurements – the ML and the OZ – and why almost every country has a different ‘standard’ measure, and what that means for bartenders around the world as they adapt recipes from other countries and other eras. We’ll look at the pros and cons of today's bar tools and share research on how you need to know the quirks of your individual tools to be able to make better drinks. And we’ll also discuss the various methods – free pouring, jiggering, batching and more – by which you can ensure you are serving your guests the best drinks possible, wherever you are in the world.
Do you consider yourself a lover and connoisseur of aged spirits? Some say the best whisk(e)ys are the ones old enough to drink themselves. Whatever you fancy, may it be agave based or from a picturesque chateau in Cognac, the wood of the barrel defines much of the character. We will take a look at the obvious indicators like char level, dressing, and age. In addition we will analyze the many factors at play from the tannin and lactones reacting with the distillate to the speed of oxidation impacted by both pressure and temperature. The aging process is not just about time. Each barrel has a life, a lineage, and a story to tell. Some barrels have been shipped around the world and stored in the harshest of winters or enjoyed the tropical delights. If only barrels had passports to log their great journeys and guide us through their storied past and present!
In this session we will take your palate for a trip as we taste through expressions of neutral grain distillate that have been aged in all corners of the world. We invite you to compare and contrast to see how climate comes into play. Learn how to take this into your own bars and mimic the forces of nature on barrel-aged cocktails. Upon completion of this seminar you will have a keen understanding of exactly how coconut, chocolate, toffee or cherry notes develop!
The great Sourced Whiskey Scandal tells the story of independent bottlers or Non-Distiller Producers purchasing bulk whiskey from a former Seagram’s distillery and covertly bottling it for phony-backstory brands.
Although industry insiders have known about sourced whiskey for years and it has been reported in trade publications, consumers perceived many so-called NDP brands to be dishonest and reported them to the federal government for Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) regulation violations, while class-action lawyers are suing them. Lumped in the middle of this controversy, dozens of honest sourced whiskey bottlers saw their business greatly impacted from the negative publicity despite never hiding the whiskey's origins.
In “The Audacity of Sourced Whiskey,” the seminar explores the business of sourced whiskey, detailing the storied history of Kentucky distilleries selling barrels to each other. The seminar will detail what distilleries sell sourced whiskey and give attendees an idea of where the whiskey is coming from, while explaining what and why distilleries require confidentiality in their sourced whiskey contracts.
While this seminar may be deemed controversial, it’s time people learn the truth about Sourced Whiskey. It’s not a dirty word, and independent bottlers should not be punished for practicing a 200-year-old American whiskey business model. Or should they?
The document summarizes a panel discussion at Tales of the Cocktail 2015 about writing for the cocktail industry. The panelists discussed the purpose and benefits of writing, topics to write about such as drink recipes and bar profiles, how to pitch ideas to publications, basics of setting up a blog, and took questions from the audience. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on the seminar through the Tales of the Cocktail mobile app and Twitter.
As independent spirit brands continue to make waves in the global drinks industry, the number of people wanting a piece of the action has multiplied massively.
Entrepreneurs are finding there’s not shortage of people offering cash investment, or industry players offering sales, distribution and other services, for a slice of equity.
So when there are multiple offers on the table from both potential partners and investors, how do you choose which deal to take? Get to right and you’ll have the resources to help you go further, faster.
Get it wrong and you could end up making no one rich but the lawyers.
Delivered by a world class group of drinks entrepreneurs, this seminar will provide real insight and practical advice on the pros and cons of different financial and distribution deals, at different stages of your business, helping you navigate your way to the smartest money!
Craft cocktails take time… but do they have to? From the four-hour Michelin meal to the 15-minute handcrafted cocktail, today’s food and cocktail culture has changed. For today’s consumer, quantity of time means quality of product. But there’s not always time for that.
Many kinds of establishments and special events demand top-of-the-line quality drinks in very little time — delicious cocktails made fast and at high volume. But how? In this seminar, our expert panelists share stories and advice from their years in the fast-craft trade.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the benefits of draft cocktails and how to serve 10 to 10,000 customers a consistent, fresh, visually appealing drink. They will take away the do’s and don’ts of pre-batched cocktails and the trials and tribulations of creating ready to drink, all natural, bottled cocktails for the home consumer. They will also learn how it is possible to do-away with all perishables, including citrus and ice, deliver a round of Manhattans in 25 seconds and be awarded World’s Best International Cocktail Bar. This is a seminar not be missed!
Join Award-winning mixologist and author Dale DeGroff for a lively presentation on the origins of aromatic bitters. Participate in a tasting of five different aromatic of bitters- first on their own, then paired with a rye Manhattan. Experience the flavor profiles of a variety of styles of aromatic bitters and how they impact this Iconic Cocktail. Degroff talks through a couple classic 19th century bitters recipes during the tasting, and captivates with stories of how these botanicals were discovered and how they influenced history.
Interaction with the bartender (get your mind out of the gutter) can make or break a guest's experience at a bar. This seminar hosted by the Bols Bartending Academy will feature 3 world champion bartenders from a variety of backgrounds. They will teach you how to manipulate a wide variety of objects that you use everyday behind the bar. That little flick, roll or throw can go a long way towards how confident a guest feels about your ability to make them a great drink, even before it touches their lips.
In this hands on class; straws, strainers, jiggers and even liquid itself will not be spared from your attempts to defy gravity as we share with you some of our greatest hits to make you look truly stylish behind the bar. After all it is all in the delivery!
No prior experience is necessary and those with experience will still learn something from this panel.
Note- You are only human and will make a mistake at some point, don't let that mistake ruin your day. You cannot wear open toed shoes to this technique seminar.
Once the sole province of the most technologically advanced mixologists on the planet, decades of abuse by chain-bars making soulless drinks killed the blender's appeal to modern cocktailians. Slushie machines never even got a look in.
But then tiki bars made a comeback as respectable temples of mixology. And then slushie machines began becoming fixtures at trend-setting bars like The Artesian (London), Mother's Ruin (New York) and the Erin Rose (New Orleans). With all this, plus brand-new research from mixological mad scientist Dave Arnold's ground-breaking book “Liquid Intelligence”, it's time to, ahem, let it goooooooooooo!
Together with award-winning presenter, spirits educator (and ex-blender slave at TGI Fridays) Philip Duff, Dave will explain and demonstrate when to blend and when to slush, how you can make slushies without having to buy a slushie machine, the mathematics of frozen drinks, pitfalls to avoid when embarking on a frozen drinks program, the importance of sugar (and salt, come to that), how to translate a stirred recipe into a frozen one, and why your blender is a heater as well as a cooler, all featuring original research underwritten by Pallini, creators of the world's best-selling premium limoncello.
There can't be a city in the world with more frozen-drinks machines per square foot than New Orleans, so come on down to a room full of more different blenders and slushie machines than you can shake a stick at for stories of pull capacity, Chocolate Monkeys, and sugar-to-acid ratios.
(Oh - and the best frozen drinks you've ever had!)
Citrus is an integral component to well balanced cocktails and is arguably the most volatile of cocktail ingredients. Citrus oils, on the other hand, have an unusually long shelf life. And not just citrus oils but oils from various fruits and herbs retain aroma and flavor when extracted properly. These oils in combination with a variety of naturally derived acids, like citric and subsidiary sodium citrate, along with sugar and water can mock a citrus component in a cocktail but retain the integrity of its natural flavor. At varying degrees, these components can create Citrates that have a similar pH and brix level to citrus or Elixirs that have added water and sugar content and can be utilized in bottled or two step cocktails. During the seminar, attendees will learn various techniques for extracting oils from citrus, herbs, spices and various fruits and how to convert those extracted oils into citrates and elixirs. Cocktail Citrates and Elixirs can transform citrus based draft cocktails, punches and bottled cocktails and remove the volatility of fresh citrus. During this seminar, attendees will also learn practical information about how to keg and bottle cocktails. An information booklet will be given to all attendees that will include Cocktail Citrate and Elixir recipes and formulas, equipment, techniques, cocktail recipes and ideas for further experimentation. Also during the seminar, attendees will taste Citrate and Elixir based cocktails and a number of citrates on their own.
The article discusses the legal production of liquor at a distillery in Baltimore. The distillery is producing liquor under the supervision of federal officials to ensure only legal amounts are made. Workers are distilling rye whiskey and will bottle it once it has aged properly according to new federal regulations governing the liquor industry.
Tragically neglected, forgotten and abused for decades, vermouth is once again in the spotlight as people rediscover this wonderful, essential cocktail ingredient. This rediscovery has sparked another new trend: homemade and craft vermouth. Making vermouth can be remarkably challenging or laughably simple depending on your approach. Co-author of the only significant book on vermouth,The Mixellany Guide to Vermouth, Jared Brown has made dozens of batches of different vermouths. He has also sampled at least as many made by others, and amassed a secret file of never-before-revealed historic vermouth recipes. Come learn how to make vermouth or how to make better vermouth. Brown will take you through the step-by-step process and provide some never-before-seen vintage recipes that you can take home and make for yourself.
From their beginnings in Ireland; as rural grocers and grog's to the Victorian bars of Dublin and Belfast, the Irish Pub has evolved from country shop pubs, even doubling up as undertakers with adjoining boozers, to being exported to every corner of the world - an Irish Pub embassy in every city across the globe. Hear the stories of how the Irish Pub became exported across the world to become the World’s favorite bar, what makes an authentic Irish Pub? And the evolution and future of Irish bars
Join Tim Herlihy of Tullamore D.E.W. and Irish Whiskey expert Gerry Graham, who have both traveled the World sitting in front of the best Irish bars and pubs, with Dead Rabbit’s Jack McGarry who has stood behind the best Irish Bar in the World
Whether you are a Bartender, Owner, or Irish Whiskey enthusiast, join the panel for a drink as they tell the story of the Irish Pub, discuss their 10 favorite Irish Pubs and what makes the Irish Pub the World’s favorite watering hole
#TheIrishPub
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Thinking of getting a dog? Be aware that breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds can be loyal and dangerous. Proper training and socialization are crucial to preventing aggressive behaviors. Ensure safety by understanding their needs and always supervising interactions. Stay safe, and enjoy your furry friends!
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
In this research, it concludes that while the readiness of teachers in Caloocan City to implement the MATATAG Curriculum is generally positive, targeted efforts in professional development, resource distribution, support networks, and comprehensive preparation can address the existing gaps and ensure successful curriculum implementation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.