From 17 to 21 October Barcelona will, for the third year running, host the international event which this year reaches Barforum with the initiative BCN Cocktail Tour, two excellent events to enjoy first-class cocktails. Barcelona deluxe interview with Cristina Guix, BARFORUM director.
Barforum third edition of an event that is consolidated every year … How do you prepare for this year?
In all editions we put a lot of joy and love always thinking that more people attend each year. Each year we work harder in preparation for this show because every time a professional is more demanding. In addition, this year we changed the location of the fair will be in the CCIB where we have over 1600m2 to provide a broader range of possibilities and to absorb more visitors.
How important is this fair for the city?
It is the only international exhibition held in Spain and attract all professionals in the country also attracts European countries and for us is very important.
A new initiative accompanies this issue, we refer to BCN Cocktail Tour, how does this idea and what is it?
The idea came result of the desire to bring the cocktail culture to the final consumer, to know the riches of any cocktail and have the option to visit and enjoy this culture. The cocktail culture has aroused strong in Barcelona offering a wide range of local and world renowned professionals. Cocktail BCN Tour aims to bring cocktail culture around the world and teach the wide range of cocktails out there, suitable for all tastes. This has brought together the most representative local cocktail culture of the city of Barcelona, from 17 to 21 October, will offer signature cocktails, created for the NCB Cocktail Tour, at a price of 5 euros and the also conducted seminars, demonstrations and workshops with the aim of spreading the vibrant culture of the cocktail.
In recent years we have seen above growth and innovation in the world of cocktails, adding other features, more sophisticated services and presentations Premium … However, what cocktails are addressing a specific target or the consuming public has broadened?
Some time ago the public or the target was more for people between 40 and 50 years but now there are many young people who are interested in and enter the world of mixology.
Barcelona has great teachers in this field, for example, Alberto Pizarro, “the best bartender in Spain” and one of the best in the world-shaker profession remains predominantly male or female, little by little, begin to be recognized in this field?
The truth is that there is not a sector in which women have an important role, more men who are interested to engage in this world.
Where can we take good cocteels in Barcelona? What places do you recommend?
All those involved in local NCB Cocktail Tour, even some who unfortunately could not attend also make great cocktails. All cocktail bars participating in this initiative, you can find on the web bcncocktailtour.com.
¿Give us a good reason why we should visit and participate in Barforum Cocktail Bar Tour?
Barforum to discover the latest developments in the field of mixology and the latest techniques. Besides being able to meet the best bartenders in the country and abroad. The NCB Cocktail Tour to discover and delve into the world of self-taught cocktail.
More information:
Barforum:
www.barforum.es/
BCN Cocktail Tour