Richard Jones — Fifteen years spent testing shakers, jiggers, and glassware so your bar never gets a dud.
Background
Richard Jones has spent fifteen years in the barware trade, moving from hospitality supply warehouses into product sourcing and buying. He has handled thousands of units across shakers, strainers, jiggers, ice tools, and glassware, learning firsthand which materials hold up behind a busy bar and which fail within weeks. His focus stays narrow and deliberate: barware only, so every recommendation reflects deep familiarity rather than general kitchenware knowledge.
How I Test
Every product line gets handled before it earns a place in the catalog. Richard checks weld seams on shakers, spring tension on strainers, pour accuracy on jiggers, and how finishes hold up after repeated washing. He compares samples against units he has used behind real bars, not just spec sheets from suppliers. Anything that feels flimsy, mismeasures, or corrodes early gets rejected, regardless of price point or packaging.
My Commitment
My expertise covers shakers, mixing glasses, strainers, jiggers, ice tools, and drinkware construction. I stand behind every listing on this site because I have handled the product, not just the description. If something does not meet the standard a working bar demands, it does not get listed here, and I welcome questions about any item before you buy.
Get in Touch
Have a question about a specific tool or need advice on outfitting your bar? Reach out directly. contact@cocktailbarware.co.uk
