ADVERTORIAL
WORLD
CLASS
Diageo World Class reaches Kenya
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aunched in 2009, the Global
Final is an internationally
recognised platform
and mark of distinction
for mixology, at which
the Diageo Reserve World Class
Bartender of the Year will be
crowned. World Class bartenders
are synonymous with sophistication,
impeccable service and pushing
the boundaries of contemporary
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and experiential cocktail culture,
with tradition and modernity as
a common thread. As a landmark
week in the luxury calendar, the
Global Final will be judged by the
world’s most respected mixology
cognoscenti. It will be attended by
trend leading editors, renowned
bar owners and a selection of guest
judges who are also renowned
craftspeople in their fields.
The 2015 Global Finals will
be held in Cape Town this coming
September, where one Kenyan
bartender will go against competitors
from 56 countries around the world
aiming to be win the title.
Dougie Duncanson, Reserve
Brand Ambassador for Kenya, said,
“World Class is a true celebration
of the world’s best bartenders and
fine-drinking experiences. It is
another giant step for the hospitality
community here in Kenya as we
will finally have a representative in
the global finals. We have currently
shortlisted 22 people whose drinks
are available in their outlets for
consumers to buy. Consumers are
encouraged to post on social media
with the hashtags given on the
drinks menu. I will be in bars this
May to judge the 22 so we can get
down to our final 6 contestants.
The national final will be a full day
of challenges for the bartenders in
mid-June. The winner, our national
champion, will go to Istanbul for a
boot camp training lasting week in
July, then to the World Class Global
Finals in September”
Stay updated on the competition
by following Dougie on Twitter/
Instagram @Mcflougal and on
facebook.com/worldclasskenya
The 22 contestants competing for a
place in the Kenyan final are:
David Kinyua - Aqua Blu Club and
Lounge Bar
Varun Sareen - Brew Bistro and
Lounge
Benu Kundra– Brew Bistro and
Lounge
Joseph Mwawaka – Brew Bistro and
Lounge
Alex Kavita - Vineyard Restaurant
and Wine Bar
Austin Kranja - Caramel Restaurant
and Lounge
Anthony Waweru - ArtCaffe Oval
Evans Mbugua – ArtCaffe Junction
Trybone Salamba – ArtCaffe Karen
Kenny Owuocha – ArtCaffe Lavington
Perminus Waiharo – dusitD2 Nairo