Hey, Bartenders: Tales of the Cocktail Wants Your Input
by David Klemt
The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and the IWSR would like bartenders around the world to complete a survey for a research project.
Attendees of the 2023 event in New Orleans may be familiar with this initiative. Entering into what TOTCF would like to be a long-term partnership, the IWSR, Drinks Market Analysis is collaborating on the project.
As a refresher, the IWSR is known throughout the global industry as the standard in beverage alcohol data collection and research. For an idea of the insights the industry intelligence agency can provide, check out their 2024 beverage trends e-book.
So, what does this have to do with bartenders? Well, it’s simple, really.
At its core, Tales of the Cocktail is about a key relationship within the hospitality industry. Namely, bartenders and beverage brands. Traditionally, that has meant spirits brands. However, this relationship now certainly includes zero-proof brands alongside their alcoholic spirits, beer, and wine counterparts.
Given how important this inextricable connection is to the industry as a whole, it’s logical that the TOTCF is interested in understanding it on a deeper level. This is where bartenders (and bar and restaurant staff) enter into the TOTCF-IWSR partnership.
All Tales needs from bartenders across the globe is five to ten minutes of their time. That’s as long as it should take for bartenders to complete a survey hosted by the IWSR.
Anyone interested in participating—and it’s not a huge ask, in my opinion—should click this link to learn more. However, for those who require a bit more incentive than just helping Tales, there are two $100 Amazon gift cards up for grabs.
Spend a few minutes, maybe win a prize. Sounds good to me.
Additional Details
The main focus of Tales has leaned toward bartenders. But, as stated above, this survey isn’t exclusive to that role.
As the rules state, other bar and restaurant team members may participate and take the survey as well.
Bear in mind, however, that this survey closes soon. Anyone who wants to contribute to this research project has only until April 8 to do so.
Further, the findings of this survey will be shared at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, which takes place from July 21 to July 26. Tickets go on sale on Monday, May 13, also known as World Cocktail Day. Mark your calendars!
Per the IWSR’s survey page, the survey is anonymous; answers aren’t tied to a participant’s personal information. Further, the IWSR’s analysis of answers will be at the group level, not individual.
If this all sounds good, please follow this link to participate: https://talesofthecocktail.org/iwsr-drinks-market-analysis/
Cheers!
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