Congratulations to Jamie McDonald of Stockbridge, Edinburgh's The Raconteur for winning this year's UK World Class competition. Jamie is now off to Delhi to compete against the winners from the other global World Class finals to see who is named Global World Class Bartender of the Year. Previous winners include Eric Lorincz (2010) from The Connaught Hotel in London and Ryan Chetiyawardana (2009), formerly of Bramble and 69 Colebrooke Row, currently running the show at one of London's newest bars, The Whistling Shop (working alongside 2011 UK Bacardi Legacy winner Matthew Dakers).
The competition was founded by Diageo and has become one of the most important competitions in the world. Bartenders must create a cocktail using Diageo's 'Reserve Brands' portfolio (includes Don Julio tequila, Tanqueray No. 10 gin and Ketel One vodka). Entrants must first qualify for the regional heats before those winners line up in the UK final. In 2010, Eric Lorincz topped an entry list of 9000 UK bartenders who all submitted entries. No small feat there...!
Jamie's Ketel One cocktail 'Chaste' comprised of Martini Rosso, Benedictine, tobacco bitters and Caol Ila 12 year old single malt.
Good luck in Delhi Jamie!
Thanks to The Cocktail Lovers for the above video.
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