The 2015 U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year campaign is heating up around the country and more than 340 U.G.L.Y. Bartenders in NSW/ACT are coming up with creative ways to be U.G.L.Y. in their venues. With Halloween just around the corner, U.G.L.Y. Bartenders across the state are getting ready to scare the socks off their customers. The New Brighton Hotel’s U.G.L.Y. Bartender, Holly Mandlik, is hosting the biggest, goriest and craziest ...

This new Sparkling Cuvée from Calabria Family Wines is a lively, fruity sparkling wine, perfect for summer. The sparkling wine sits under Calabria’s esteemed Richland range, named after Calabria’s founders Francesco and Elisabetta Calabria, and is a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir from the fertile soils of the Riverina in NSW. Lifted chardonnay aromas of lemon citrus and mango crème hang on the nose of the Richland Sparkling Cuvée ...

Bartenders are invited to audition for the role of DRiNKS TV presenter. The auditions will take place during the Drinks Industry Show at Luna Park in The Crystal Palace from 1pm onwards on Monday the 16th of November. Candidates will be invited to make one of three classic cocktails, giving a brief background and making the drink while explaining the process to camera – all in 3 minutes. “We are excited ...

This year, over 1,450 hotels, clubs and bars have signed up to be U.G.L.Y.! U.G.L.Y. kicks off from 1 October to 16 November 2015 and U.G.L.Y. Bartenders are already putting their creative caps on and coming up with attention-grabbing fundraisers; from Front Bar Degustation Dinners to 24 Hour Marathon Runs, Adult Colouring-in Comps, U.G.L.Y. Cross fit Games and so much more. U.G.L.Y. Bartenders are determined to be entertaining, while raising funds for ...

Described by whisky connoisseurs as “The Beast of Dufftown” for its rich and powerful flavours, Mortlach is launching a new variety – the Mortlach Rare Old. Incorporating fruit and floral notes, and introducing a rich, energetic palate, the Mortlach Rare Old is an exquisite balance of sweetness and dryness. This is what Mortlach is known for, with all whiskies produced in a complicated and distinctive distillation process. Powerful and unique ...

Global Brand Ambassador for Rekorderlig Cider, Joel Persson, has been in Australia this week, showcasing a new range of cider-infused cocktails to bartenders and consumers.     Using Rekorderlig’s fastest selling flavours – Strawberry-Lime, Wild Berries and Passionfruit, the ciders are used to top up classic short cocktails, like Daiquiris, Margaritas or Gimlets, making them into refreshing long drinks. Joel Persson also showcased how simple punches made to share could be ...

Rockhampton bartender, Mel Prior of the Glenmore Hotel knows how to make the best of an U.G.L.Y. situation. For the second year running, the community minded Mel was awarded the coveted title of Queensland ‘U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year’, having raised an amazing $23,412 to support regional blood cancer patients. Across Queensland, 320 bartenders took part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s unique U.G.L.Y. (Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You) fundraising competition, raising a record-breaking ...

Business owners to The Drinks Industry Show on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November will have the opportunity to sit in on a free seminar hosted by Shopper Tracker Australia at Luna Park in Sydney. Day two of the event, Managing Director, Shopper Tracker Australia, Simon Ford will provide visitors with a valuable session on market research for the liquor industry. Shopper Tracker Australia provides research solutions for integral shopper ...

Over the past few weeks, 1,321 venues have registered to be U.G.L.Y, helping raise funds to support families impacted by a blood cancer with free accommodation. Queensland wrapped up their magnificent campaign on September 14, raising an outstanding $510,000, and as the rest of Australia’s U.G.L.Y. bartenders kick off their campaigns on 1 October, the national tally is now at $550,000. Since its launch in 2009, U.G.L.Y. has gained momentum, ...

In 2014, Daniel Huntley registered to be an U.G.L.Y. Bartender for the first time. Determined to demonstrate just how far he could take U.G.L.Y., Daniel came up with an U.G.L.Y. Fundraiser, which he entitled The U.G.L.Y. Bucket List. Patrons paid for the privilege of nominating activities that Daniel had to undertake in the last week of U.G.L.Y., and Daniel, along with supportive and foolishly generous friend Dean have to complete on challenge ...