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Hayden Wood, aka 'Woody', is the leading authority on flair, bartending and mixed drinks in
Australia. He has lived in Sydney since 1995.
Mixing drinks since he was a kid, Woody has always taken a light hearted approach to his
career. With an expanse of inspirational knowledge gained from over 15 years in the business,
he is an entertainer, an educator and author of what is now regarded as the benchmark for
cocktail and mixed drinks books.
Woody has won numerous flair and bartending awards culminating in the title of World Flair
Bartending Champion in 1996/97. He has presented over 600 workshops to more than 20,000
bartenders and industry people worldwide and from 1998-2000 he toured Italy three times
teaching over 5000 students his craft. He also runs regular workshops for hospitality students and
industry professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Woody has displayed his talent at many trade and public shows with his dynamic and
theatrical performances energizing his audiences to rock concert levels.
Woody’s books have won some fabulous publishing awards including the World Food Media
Awards Best Drinks Photography, The Gourmand World Media Awards for Best Book on Sprits in
the World - two times 2003/2005, and Best Drinks Book in the World 2004. Woody travelled to KL
in May of 2006 for the Gourmand World Media Awards where Woody’s Liquid Kitchen won the
award for Best Book on Spirits in the World for the third time!
“I felt that there weren't any drinks books out there that were character driven. Most drink
books are simply a list of classic drink recipes. I wanted to produce a book that used some of
the classic cocktails but including some new, innovative drinks.”
The idea behind Woody’s Liquid Kitchen book is that it keeps it simple and easy, more hands on
- just like a cookbook. You can learn how to mix your own syrups, liqueurs and of course,
delicious cocktails.
“I'm hoping that after reading my book you will become more creative with matching mixed
drinks with food, rather than just drinking the obligatory bottle of wine and a couple of beers.
My book is designed to inspire you guys to experiment with different flavours and methods.”
- Woody, on his latest book Woody’s Liquid Kitchen