Competitions

Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award

Following regional heats in the UK which lead to a final held at the home of Gabriel Boudier in Dijon, France, the triumphant Wizard of the 2019 Gabriel

The Vero Bartender

The Vero Bartender – The Global Talent came to an exciting conclusion, bringing together 12 finalists from around the world to Milan on 19 November 2019.

Italicus Art of Aperitivo Challenge 2019

The global final of the second Italicus Art of Apertivo challenge touched down in Spain on 4 November 2019. Hosted by the fabulous Italicus ambassador

Tennessee Calling

Team White Rabbit and Red Dog Saloon went head-to-head with their respective Jack Daniel's signature serves over a two night contest during London Cocktail

Martini Racing Ciclismo

45 bartenders cycled from Florence to arrive three days later, in time for lunchtime aperitivos, at the Roma Bar Show.

UKBG National Cocktail Competition

Hosted at London bar, Kwãnt, eleven competitors went head to head with their rediscovered classics for first place in the UKBG National Cocktail Competition

Nordic Spirits Awards

The inaugural Nordic Spirits Awards 2020 seeks to recognise and celebrate the international craft spirits sector.

UKBG Bramble Competition

In partnership with Plymouth Gin and Pernod Ricard, United Kingdom Bartenders Guild (UKBG) have launched their Bramble Competition and are in search of

Competition protocols

I've judged hundreds of cocktail/bartender competitions, perhaps more than anyone else, and over my 22 years as a drinking scribe I've come across many

1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition

The third instalment of 1800 Visionaries saw six finalists compete in London for a £2,000 grand prize...

U.S. Sherry Cocktail Competition

Sherry Wines challenges bartenders in the United States to create a sherry-based cocktail to be in with a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to

Bols around the world competition

The winning bar team of the Bols Around the World global bartending competition has been announced!

Patrón Perfectionist

Considered as one of the leading international cocktail competitions, Patrón Perfectionists 2019 encompassed bartenders from 30 countries and cruise liners

Fernet-Branca Barback Games

The Fernet-Branca Barback Games return to the UK for a second year and challenge courageous barbacks to battle it out in a lively competition.

World Class GB Competition

Now a global competition, World Class originated in the UK in 2009. It remains one of the few ‘bartender’ competitions as opposed to cocktail competitions

Giffard West Cup

organised by Giffard, the French liqueur and syrups producer, Giffard West Cup is one of the longest established and foremost international bartending

Peter F Heering A/S

The history of Peter F Heering, the company behind Cherry Heering liqueur, dates back nearly 200 years. 1806 Peter Fredrik Suhm Heering (1792-1875) get

The Tahona Society Collective Spirit Competition

$50,000 prize fund and a trip to Mexico up for grabs.

Havana Club Grand Prix

Now in its 12th year, this bi-annual competition is one of revered international cocktail competitions and a trip to Cuba is just one aspect of what is

Beefeater MIXLDN

Beefeater MIXLDN is a global bartending competition with competitors drawn from national finals in 31 different countries competing in the annual final