FIRST DRINKS
T
he Australian Drinks Festival is done and dusted for another year, and it was a great event all round. And while it was fabulous to see so many industry members
in attendance and trial some truly amazing products from all facets of the industry, what was really great were the speakers – specifically Iain Griffiths from Mr Lyan Ltd and the amazing panel we put together from some of the knowledgeable folks in the industry. I know I’ve spoken about it before but the importance of sustainability cannot be undersold. And Iain’s talk on how to make small changes in your own bar was truly inspirational. But what also came up was career sustainability. Before we put together the speaking program I put some feelers out in the industry and what I heard back, overwhelmingly, was that bartenders want advice on how to stay in the game long term. No longer are people dipping in and out of the industry – they are looking to create long term plans that see them staying in the bar world. Creating a legitimate career trajectory that will
see them through the next 20 years of their working life. Unsurprisingly, the session was the biggest one of the entire weekend, with loads of bartenders turning up to hear what they should and – perhaps more importantly – should not be doing. There were a lot of expletives (over the loudspeaker no less, love your work team) and the advice ranged from the obvious things that everyone ignores – wear better shoes dammit – to the profound – you are a brand and you have to manage your social media profile like you would an actual brand. I cannot thank the panel members enough for giving up their Sunday afternoon to come and speak, you are all amazing people. Cheers,
Stefanie Collins Editor, b&c
MEET OUR NEW NATIONAL SALES MANAGER We are excited to introduce you to Samantha Miller, who joined us recently as National Sales Manager. Samantha has been working in the hospitality industry in various capacities since she was a teenager. She has worked as a chef for establishments such as Merivale, Daydream Island Resort, Novotel, Yellow Bistro and many more. After ten years in the kitchen she decided to change paths and ventured into the sales side of the industry, working for Southern Hospitality. With a great handle on the industry from all different angles, we think she is a great fit for b&c. For all your advertising enquiries, please contact Samantha on: E: smiller@intermedia.com.au T: 0404 183 107
CORRECTION Last issue an incorrect tasting note was published for the ultra-premium vodka VDKA 6100, it should have read: VDKA 6100 is an ultra-premium vodka from New Zealand which recently received a Gold (highly-recommended with 91 points) at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016. VDKA 6100 is sourced from the pristine natural environment of Reporoa, and fermented using fresh seasonal whey and a hand-cultivated strain of yeast. It is then finely distilled and filtered being finished by blending with natural New Zealand spring water for an unrivalled crisp clean taste. The result is a smooth and distinctive vodka with an unctuous mouth feel and hints of citrus and pepper.
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