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A timeline of the greats…

Cherry Springer

We’re indebted to Gareth “G” Franklin of Luxardo fame for bringing this brilliantly named recipe, adapted from a drink originally created in 2018

Blood and Sand (Classic formula)

Created in 1922, this cocktail is named after Rudolph Valentino's Blood & Sand movie movie.

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye

Introduced 2016, this is the Single Barrel Collection edition of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye whiskey, made using the first new Jack Daniel’s mashbill

Odd Strandbakken & 1906 - one of Heering's 200 years

1906 was a great year for women in Scandinavia, explains Odd Strandbakken, presiding deity at HIMKOK, the Oslo bar-cum-distillery that’s the region’s

Oron Lerner & 1983 - one of Heering's 200 years

Israeli bartender, Oron Lerner, is a classic example of how life can take a different turn when finding your passion, and in this case, it was his passion

Stewart Howard

Originally from Hoylake, Wirral, Stewart Howard, former London and now European Brand Ambassador for Seedlip, has globe-trotted around the world before

Kamm & Sons Islay Cask

First launched in 2017, this limited edition based on Kamm & Sons original blend was re-released in 2018. Made with 45 botanicals including ginseng, fresh

Michael Brown

Michael Brown, UK Brand Ambassador for Slane Irish Whiskey, hails from Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland. Since the age of 16, Michael has worked in hospitality,

Tennessee Calling

Tennessee Calling finalists have been announced. Here are the 10 bartenders competing to win an incredible USA adventure (and bragging rights). But which

Quynh Nguyen & 1978 - one of Heering's 200 years

For Quynh Nguyen, 1978 was the year his life changed – even though he was barely five years old. “1978 is the year that we migrated to Australia,”

Nick Kobbernagel Hovind & 1882 - Heering's 200 years

I love Nick Kobbernagel Hovind. For me, he epitomizes many of the best qualities a bartender can have: professionalism, attention to detail, a healthy

Douglas Ankrah

“The guy who created the Caesar salad never saw any money; the guy who created the Espresso Martini never saw any money,” says Douglas Ankrah, founder

Peter F Heering

Peter F Heering, Cherry Heering and the Classic Cocktail Challenge

Soho House Cocktail Cup

Launched in June 2018, The Soho House Cocktail Cup is a cocktail competition open to teams of bartenders working in any bar or restaurant in the Soho House

Mikey Enright & 1901 - one of Heering's 200 years

As the owner and operator of iconic Sydney gin Mecca The Barber Shop, Mikey stays at the sharp end of the industry through innovation and the ability to

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