Your favorite Oregon bartenders!

March 3, 2010

So, it seems a few months ago a list was drawn up of some of the USA’s favorite bartenders, over at cocktailkingdom.com.
They’ve now entered these bartenders in a contest, the top 50 of which will compete for what one can only assume to be a really big prize.
Oregon has got quite a few on there, [...]

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Service Industry Champagne event, Dec. 7th

November 24, 2009

The Oregon Bartenders Guild would like to thank everyone in the Oregon Restaurant Industry for KICKING MAJOR ASS this year.
Before the mad rush of the holidays, let’s blow off a little steam together by gathering at Gilt Club on December 7th @ 5:30pm for Champagne, and Champagne Cocktails.
This event will be $20 for the General [...]

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Neil Kopplin makes some magic

October 28, 2009

Here’s one of a series of videos put together by Beech Marketing’s Home Video Studio for the OBG. There’ll be more videos coming up shortly. Enjoy!

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NovemBeer Cocktails for Charity

October 20, 2009

On Sunday November 1st the Oregon Bartenders Guild will be holding the NovemBeer Cocktail party for charity at the beloved Cassidy’s restaurant at 1331 SW Washington St. Ticket holders will receive 6 cocktails using beer inspired ingredients from some of Oregon’s best micro breweries. Your mixologists for the evening will be Elizabeth Markham, Xtian Rouillier, [...]

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Great American Distillers Fest Schedule

October 17, 2009

Hey Folks, if you haven’t gotten the information on next weekend’s GADF from the GADF website, here’s the schedule to let you know where to go and how to get there.  Some items are off the official schedule, but if you’re coming into town and looking for more fun stuff to do, Portland has been [...]

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GADF Mixology Competition!

October 13, 2009

This is thrilling, as the list of competitors for the Great American Distillers Festival Mixology Competition has been announced. This list represents not just the best of Oregon, but brings in a few master mixologists from the left coast and beyond.  Cocktail bloggers are well represented too.  The list below represents the final competitors. [...]

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1792 Bourbon Tasting

September 15, 2009

On Sunday October 4th the OBG held the 1792 Ridgemont Reserve cocktail party at the Secret Society ballroom. Every guest received a serving of 1792 as they walked through the door. As the night progressed a full buffet of salad, olives, mixed nuts, braised ribs, mac and cheese, bacon pie and various cheeses was served. [...]

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September 17th, Chivas Tasting and Pernod-Ricard lunch at Victory Bar

September 14, 2009

This Thursday, September 17th, Pernod-Ricard will be hosting a Chivas Regal Tasting and Lunch with global brand ambassador Alex Robertson at Victory Bar.
Lunch starts at noon, with Chivas tasting and discussion.  Pernod-Ricard will also be joining us, and will be discussing topics such as the upcoming bartender exchange program, and the BARSmarts Bartender education program.  [...]

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Forty Creek Whiskey Tasting at Alu, Sep 8

August 31, 2009

Hey there member bartenders of the OBG,
OBG Member Lee Watson has put together this event, and is looking to fill a few seats. This ought to be interesting!
There’s so much more to Canadian whiskey….
Alu is hosting an industry tasting of Forty Creek Canadian Whisky with distiller John K Hall, sponsored by the Oregon Bartender’s [...]

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Forums!

August 25, 2009

Hey folks,
did you know the OBG has a forum? It’s been a bit slow as of late, so come on in and liven it up! Let us know your favorite recent recipes, or talk up a new tonic you’re testing. It’s a great way to stay connected in between events.
Apply for forum [...]

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