Italian Spirits (of the North!)
How many different expressions from different distilleries could you taste through in a week? What about in 5 days? What…
Author: Josh Lindley
Josh Lindley began his spirits quest in 2006 after short stints in the broadcasting and music industries. He has worked behind bars at notable Toronto establishments like Bar Isabel, Chantecler and Civil Liberties. He also worked as brand ambassador for an unusual gin. In 2016 he and life partner, Jessica Blaine Smith, created Bartender Atlas, a worldwide online directory of bartenders. Together they travel the globe tasting exciting cocktails made by the most passionate bartenders. They are also co-creators of Toronto Cocktail Conference and execute events for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts all over the world. Josh currently hosts the Branching Out Podcast. In 2023 he made a Spirited Awards Top Ten Nominated Podcast called The Blackbird and in 2024 he made a sequel called The Shaft which was a top 4 finalist for The Spirited Awards. His preferred style of drink is “bitter and stirred” and his preferred style of music is “desperate”.
Cocktail: Firm Handshake | Bartender: Josh Lindley
I have been fortunate to be invited by Sprits of Italy to visit a bunch of Italian Distilleries in the…
(Some of) The Best Cocktails in Toronto
Originally published January 14th, 2020 Funny thing running Bartender Atlas. We go to whatever cities we can as often…
A Visual Podcast (the reading kind) with Prairie Rose of the Bit By A Fox Podcast (the listening kind)
It was just over 18 months ago that I first heard the Bit By A Fox Podcast. Long time supporter…
Italian Spirits!
The depth and breadth of Italian made tipples is astounding. Of course when you think about drinking in Italy, most…
A Cointreau-versial History of One of the World’s Most Popular Liqueurs
Ready for a little story time? Let’s go! In the 1800’s, everything you ever thought you needed was right down…
Bar Hop Paris (Part Deux)
There are just too many great spots in Paris to grab a cocktail. If you haven’t looked at our Paris…
What’s holding your drink? Talking Glassware with Orrefors Kosta Boda
If you are a bartender, hopefully you have had the chance to experience one of the many “cocktail weeks” happening…
Meet Amie Ward, The Healthtender
Pendulums swing. It’s what they do. We had 7-8 years of really boozy Don Draper style drinks but in the…
Cocktail: Cassavetes
We at Bartender Atlas are so excited! About lots of things really. The skunks living in our back yard (so…