BE INSPIRED TO MASTER YOUR CRAFT

Created by bartenders for bartenders, The Blend is an innovative & inspiring bartender engagement program, brought to you by Beam Suntory. We are bartending community – where emerging, professional and master bartenders join together.

Our passion is our purpose – share yours with us

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The Pandemic Pushed Me To: Move to Mexico

We have a virtual chat with agave queen, Megs Miller.

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The Pandemic Pushed Me To: Start a zine in lockdown

We have a chat with Rebekkah Dooley about Discard the Zine

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The Pandemic Pushed Me To: Open a bar in lockdown

We sat down to chat to Joe and Daniel Schofield on the opening of SCHOFIELD’S BAR

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The Blends of The World

The Blend brings you the world’s best in the industry to inspire you to be creative in your craft.

About Water & Wheat by THE MAKERS!

You couldn't attend the last Maker's Mark event in May? We provide you with the collected knowledge of the experts so that you can integrate it into your everyday bar life.

Growing drinks in the Modern Bar with Sam Egerton and Friends

Within each episode, you’ll discover a new way to Craft Cocktails, as well as Education on Basic Gardening Etiquette, Foraging, Seasonality, the World of Bee’s and Garden to Glass recipes.

'Bartender Admin' with Joe Schofield

Exploring important topics beyond the bar with Joe Schofield, International Bartender of the Year 2018 and co-founder of SCHOFIELD’S BAR.

WHY JOIN THE BLEND?

Established in Australia 33 years ago, The Blend (formally known as Club Suntory) is a trade engagement program designed to engage and inspire the bartender community around the world.

What we do? 

The Blend supports and celebrates the bartender at every stage of their career; uniting and nurturing emerging, professional & master bartenders.

Who are we?

We are a blend of passionate storytellers, iconic brands, inspiring talent & industry innovation.