On this show we talk Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Bartender Championship and the value of preparation.

Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship

In years gone by, this has been a team competition, but for 2016 bartenders are doing it for themselves and competing to make the top 5 for a trip to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans to compete to win their own fully stocked bar at London Cocktail Week along with all the profits.

Check out all the details inside and start prepping for next year!

Polugar Masterclass & Competition

I’ll be heading to Nottingham this Sunday (today when the podcast is released) to enjoy Samuel Boulton educating the masses about Polugar, a forerunner of the Vodka we know today, then helping judge a cocktail competition using their range. Check out the details on next week’s show.

Be At One Birmingham opens

Birmingham’s newest opening, the 30th Be At One venue nicely ties up with the brand’s 18th Birthday, which means their bars can finally order their own drinks at the bar. Check out our opening review here.

Podcasting as a Bartender

We were honoured to be featured by Nightclub.com on their 7 best hospitality podcasts list last month, so we’re talking about how you can join the growing community of industry podcasts to share your experiences. Check out Pat Flynn’s SmartPassiveIncome.com and Ozeal’s at thinkozeal.com.

Memorising Cocktails the Easy Way

Want to support the show? We don’t just ask for a tip, here’s a cool book that’ll help you recall drinks faster and make more tips. So basically you get richer by buying it. What’s not to love? http://bartenderhq.com/memorising-cocktails-the-easy-way/