Words: Albert van Beeck Calkoen Pictures: By Rox Photography Founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1872, Ron Matusalem built its reputation on elegance rather than intensity, becoming one of the pioneers of the Solera aging system in rum production. After the Cuban Revolution, the Alvarez family rebuilt the brand in the Dominican Republic, where production […]
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Flavor doesn’t start behind the bar, it starts at the source. That idea formed the foundation of a recent inspiration trip that brought together bartenders and growers to explore how ingredients shape the way we build drinks. At the heart of Suntory Roku Gin lies the principle of shun, the belief that botanicals should be […]
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Photos and words: Albert van Beeck Calkoen Understanding both the spirit of the brand and the theme of the competition was essential for this year’s jury, and for the bartenders stepping behind the bar. Founded in 1885 by Émile Giffard, Giffard remains a family-owned company five generations later. What began with the iconic Menthe-Pastille has […]
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