James Grant on Being a (Cocktail Competition) Loser
Bartender Atlas: We at Bartender Atlas have noticed that as cocktail competitions have started up again in person, some of…
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”.
The Blackbird Audio Documentary
WHAT IS THE BLACKBIRD? Have you ever had a Blackbird? Do you know what goes into a Blackbird? Do…
Cocktail: A Shared Moment | Bartender: Josh Lindley
I was really excited to use the Havana Club Cuban Smoky. At first I thought it might be best as…
Cocktail: Faith Fyles | Bartender: Josh Lindley
Faith Fyles was the first botanical artist for the Canadian government. Her job was to document plant species from across…
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…
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…