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Dram & Draught

Raleigh, NC Whiskey Bar Located in the Heart of Downtown Raleigh

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Greensboro: Dram & Draught and Burial Beer Cocktail Competition Recap

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On Sunday, September 8, 2019, we teamed up with Burial Beer Co. to host The Liturgy of the Bartender Cocktail Competition. Eight of the best local bartenders went head to head for bragging rights and a solid lineup of prizes.

Dram & Draught and Burial Beer Cocktail Competition

There were four single-elimination timed rounds and three local judges there to decide who would take home the crown. Judges were Gary Crunkleton from The Crunkleton in Chapel Hill, Andrew Norman from Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, and Kyle Morgan from Burial Beer Co. out of Asheville. The following bartenders participated:

All of the drinks were incredible but the big winner for the evening was… Max from 1618 Midtown!

Dram & Draught and Burial Beer Cocktail Competition

Next time you see Max, be sure to tell him congratulations and ask him to make you a cocktail from the event. You won’t regret it.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to all of you who came and joined in the fun. Check out the photos from the event below. All the photos were taken by Colin Beggs. Not only is he an incredible bartender but he is pretty good behind the camera too!

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About Burial Beer Co.

We loved working with Burial Beer Co. on this event. They craft German lagers, Belgian-inspired ales, and bold American styles with a dedication to creativity, tradition, modernization, and preservation. They have locations in Asheville and Raleigh (where our sister location is), and you can take home cans and bottles, and taste many of their offerings on draft. Learn more at BurialBeer.com.

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Bartender competitions, live music, trivia, food trucks, tap takeovers, and more. There is always something happening at Dram & Draught. Check out our Events Calendar and make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to keep up with all the latest happenings.

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Agave Stand-Off

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Join us in Raleigh on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at 5 p.m. for an Agave Stand-Off with our buds from Ilegal Mezcal!

  • Eight Bartenders
  • Three Rounds
  • One Champion
  • Rad Prizes

Hold on to your hats, cocktail fans, because solid drinks and hilarity will ensue. This event is free to attend and a portion of drink sales will benefit the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Please note that Dram & Draught is 21+ only. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/raleigh/.

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Recap + Photos: March Madness Bartender Competition Presented by Dragon’s Milk

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We teamed up with Dragon’s Milk to host our first March Madness Bartender Competition last Sunday (March 31) and it was a blast! 16 awesome, local bartenders went head to head for prizes and of course, bragging rights.

The competition consisted of four single-elimination rounds with the winners taking home prizes like $200 cash, gift cards to Dram & Draught, and great Dragon’s Milk swag.

We also raised money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and were able to donate $500 to the cause! Thank you, for helping us raise the money.

In addition to incredible bartending talent, we also had a star-studded panel of judges including AC Restaurants’ Ashely Christensen and Copper & King’s Alex Flynn.

A special thank you goes out to Raleigh Barman Ian Murray and Jess Thurston from New Holland Dragon’s Milk for making this event happen.

Check out our photos below taken by the talented Derek VanHorn and keep reading to see who was named number one.

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Congrats, Josh Gagne from Haymaker

Josh from Haymaker was our big winner for the evening and took home lots of prizes. Congratulations, Josh, and thank you to everyone who participated.

How Were They Judged

Our panel of judges were not only going by how good the drink was, but they also were voting based on the balance of the drink, the appearance, and creativity. All of the competitors were tasked with using Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout however they would like, in every drink.

We had an awesome time teaming up with Dragon’s Milk and look forward to hosting more competitions in the future!

About Dragon’s Milk from New Holland Brewing

The legendary beer’s name was born from a story told in medieval times. The knight’s reward for slaying a dragon was the treasured “milk of the dragon.” Today, Dragon’s Milk is an English term used to describe the finest liquid in the house. New Holland Brewing believed the liquid they were crafting would be the best in their house. A true legend, hence the name. Learn more at DragonsMilk.com and stop by Dram & Draught to try some today!

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Raleigh: March Madness Bartender Competition Presented by Dragon’s Milk

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16 of your favorite local bartenders go head to head in Dram & Draught’s “March Madness Bartender Competition” on Sunday, March 31!

Join us for all four single-elimination rounds to find out who takes home the bragging rights and a solid lineup of prizes including $200 cash, a $200 Dram gift card, and great Dragon’s Milk swag.

In the spirit of local legends and March Madness, we’ll also be making a donation to The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

The competition starts at 1 p.m. sharp!

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Getting Wild with Old Fashioneds in Greensboro

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We had a great time hosting our inaugural Old Fashioned Cocktail Competition with our friends from Wild Turkey Bourbon, especially our leading lady of the night, Brand Ambassador JoAnn Street.

The revelry took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2019, at our Greensboro location. We were completely humbled by the amount of local bartending talent that came out to showcase their riffs on one of our favorite classic cocktails.

Each of the seven competitors created their own unique cocktail by putting fresh spins on a classic recipe. The hook? They had to do it with just five ingredients or less.

It was a fun night filled with delicious cocktails, but in the end, there can only be one winner. The winner of this year’s competition was Jenn Jarnagin of Earl’s in Winston Salem, NC. Jenn scored herself a nice $75 gift card and some sweet Wild Turkey swag. Congrats, Jenn!

A special tip of our hat to Trisha Teruya and Jordan Haywood for sharing these photos and videos with us.

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Vote for Jordan and Lentz in YES! Weekly’s: The Triads Best 2019 Competition

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Voting is open for YES! Weekly’s The Triads Best 2019 competition and two of our very own barkeep extraordinaires, Jordan and Lentz, are in the running for best female and best male bartender.

We are so excited that they were nominated and hope they can bring home the trophy! Keep reading for all the details on how to vote.

The Triad’s Best 2019

Every year, YES! Weekly hosts The Triads Best Competition to highlight the best of the best in the following categories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Goods & Services, Arts & Leisure, Media, Music Scene, Politic & City Life, Education, and Food & Drink. In its 12th year, the competition has become a staple in Greensboro. Voting for this year’s competition runs until midnight on Friday, March 22, 2019. At that point, votes will be tallied to determine the official winners. The winners will be revealed and announced to the public in YES! Weekly’s biggest and best issue of the year that will be published on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

How to Vote

Visit TheTriadsBest.com before Friday, March 22, 2019, at midnight to cast your votes. You can vote one time every hour so feel free to come back and vote as often as you can for Jordan and Lentz! You do not have to vote in every individual category.

Thank You

We would like to thank everyone who nominated us to be considered for best female and best male bartender in the Triad. We love having Jordan and Lentz on our team and we are happy to hear that you love them too!

Come See Jordan and Lentz

Haven’t had a chance to meet them yet? You can catch Jordan and Lentz slinging cocktails most nights at Dram & Draught in Greensboro (300 West Gate City Blvd.). Please note that we are a private club for members and their guests 21+ only. You can sign up for membership for free on our website. Memberships are effective immediately.

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Greensboro Repeal Day Celebration

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Entertainment
Bartender Competition featuring Bulleit Bourbon & Botanist Gin – 8 p.m.
Stick around for a midnight toast and picture to commemorate our celebration! – 12 a.m.

Drinks
Whiskey Flight — Blade & Bow, IW Harper, Bulleit Bourbon – $18
“Remember the Maine” Featured Bulleit Cocktail — Bulleit Rye Carpana, Cherry Heering, Absinthe – $12
“French 75” Featured Botanist Cocktail — Gin, Lemon, Sugar, Sparkling Wine – $9

Please note that Dram & Draught is a private club for members and their guests, 21+ only. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy.

Become a member instantly online at https://www.dramanddraught.com/greensboro.

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