Bartending might well be the world’s most international trade. Still many barkeeps never leave the counters of their home town. Phil Duff explains why you should step out of your comfort zone to learn how things work abroad.

Aging cocktails has proved to be one of the biggest trends in contemporary mixology. Bars around the globe buy and stock barrels in the dozens. Philip Duff explains where the aging craze originated and how it works.

Organic spirits are more of a recent addition to the global bar world and they ususally come with a hefty price tag. Rightly so? Buying organic spirits is like showing off says Philip Duff.