NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 25, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Basis (TOTCF) is honored to announce the winners of the 18th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its founding in 2007, the Spirited Awards® have turn into one of many trade’s most revered awards, recognizing beverage professionals, merchandise, and institutions throughout each aspect of the spirits and cocktail group on a worldwide scale. In partnership with Forbes, the Spirited Awards® official media companion, TOTCF honored recipients throughout the Spirited Awards® Ceremony which occurred on the Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) convention in New Orleans on July 25, 2024.
The Spirited Awards® are comprised of home and worldwide trade accolades, writing and media awards, and total awards that transcend regionality, together with World’s Finest Bar and World’s Finest Cocktail Menu. At present, Tales of the Cocktail Basis is proud to announce the Winners of every Worldwide, U.S., and World class. The night’s award recipients have been fastidiously thought of by a panel of over 250 trade specialists, led by Charlotte Voisey, the Spirited Awards® Total Chair.
“It’s with nice huge delight that we announce the winners of the 2024 Spirited Awards! Congratulations to everybody who was honored tonight, you and your groups are the very embodiment of the Tales 2024 theme “Encourage.” We’re so proud to acknowledge, and have a good time your achievements!” stated Spirited Awards Total Chair Charlotte Voisey. “Thanks to the Spirited Awards Committee and everybody made this occasion so particular, it has been an unforgettable yr.”
Acknowledged by the lens of the 2024 convention theme, “Encourage” – winners have been chosen who embrace development by the collective sharing of concepts and vitality. The winners of this yr’s Spirited Awards® have made invaluable strides gathering and sharing inspiration amongst the worldwide cocktail group.
2024 Spirited Awards® Winners:
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
Worldwide Bartender of the Yr introduced by The Home of Lustau
- Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico Metropolis, Mexico
Finest Worldwide Bar Mentor introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
Finest Worldwide Model Ambassador introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Finest Worldwide Bar Group introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico Metropolis, Mexico
Finest Worldwide Cocktail Bar introduced by PATRÓN Tequila
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Finest Worldwide Resort Bar introduced by Fords Gin
- BKK Social Membership at 4 Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Finest Worldwide Restaurant Bar introduced by Gin Mare
Finest New Worldwide Cocktail Bar introduced by Diageo Bar Academy
- Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
U.S. CATEGORIES
U.S. Bartender of the Yr introduced by Pernod Ricard
- Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.
Finest U.S. Bar Mentor introduced Jameson Irish Whiskey
Finest U.S. Model Ambassador introduced Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
Finest U.S. Bar Group introduced by William Grant & Sons
- Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Finest U.S. Cocktail Bar introduced by Del Maguey Mezcal
- Yacht Membership — Denver, CO
Finest U.S. Resort Bar introduced by Gray Goose
- Allegory on the Eaton Resort — Washington, D.C.
Finest U.S. Restaurant Bar introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Traditional Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Finest New U.S. Cocktail Bar introduced by Diageo Bar Academy
- Superbueno — New York, NY
WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES
Finest Cocktail & Spirits Publication introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
Finest Broadcast, Podcast, or On-line Video Sequence introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
Finest Cocktail & Spirits Writing introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- “A New Spirit Confronts the Penalties of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
Finest New Cocktail or Bartending E book introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- The Ice E book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Different Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English
Finest New E book on Drinks Tradition, Historical past, or Spirits introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Juke Joints, Jazz Golf equipment, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin
GLOBAL CATEGORIES
Finest New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
World’s Finest Cocktail Menu introduced by Diageo Bar Academy
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico Metropolis, Mexico
World’s Finest Spirits Choice introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award introduced by William Grant & Sons
Timeless Worldwide Award introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- Café Pacifico — London, UK
Timeless U.S. Award introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- The Buena Vista — San Francisco, CA
Tales Visionary Award Offered by Johnnie Walker
World’s Finest Bar introduced by Tales of the Cocktail Basis
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Spirited Awards® Judges
Under is a listing of Spirited Awards® Chairs, chargeable for overseeing the judging course of this yr:
- Spirited Awards® Total Chair
- Asia Pacific Co-Chairs
- Sam Bygrave
- Andrew Ho
- Symphony Lavatory
- Charmaine Thio
- Canada Co-Chairs
- Kate Boushel
- Jonathan Smolensky
- Europe Co-Chairs
- Stephanie Jordan
- Roberta Mariani
- Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chairs
- Carlos Aguinsky
- Georgina Barbachano García
- Center East & Africa Co-Chairs
- Stephen “KOJO” Aidoo
- Caitlin Hill
- Nana Sechere
- U.S. Central Co-Chairs
- Joshua Gandee
- Lynn M. Home
- U.S. East Co-Chairs
- Jackson Cannon
- Jaymee Mandeville
- U.S. West Co-Chairs
- Jason Asher
- Erin Schaeferle
- Timeless Co-Chairs
- Jared Brown
- Anistatia Miller
- Writing & Media Co-Chairs
- Ryan Chetiyawardana
- Emma Janzen
- Sandrae Lawrence
Spirited Awards® judges are a group of revered bartenders, bar homeowners, educators, and writers from throughout the globe entrusted with this important calling. Drawing on their years of expertise and their information of the present work being performed regionally, nationally, and internationally, collectively the judges can consider nominees from far and extensive to make sure that the Spirited Awards® represents the breadth and variety of the worldwide drinks trade.
Tales of the Cocktail Basis’s Spirited Awards® Committee is devoted to valuing the inclusion of the communities the muse serves, by making certain that our judging panel displays their unimaginable variety by way of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. Recognizing that inclusion is essential to a well-represented committee, TOTCF strives to make sure that we now have an equitable illustration of gender throughout the judging panel. The Spirited Awards® aren’t based mostly on well-liked vote and all nominations are evaluated by their respective judging committees.
Spirited Awards® Listing
Tales of the Cocktail is happy to share the Spirited Awards® Listing giving discerning imbibers a complete compendium of all Spirited Awards® winners and nominees from the previous 18 years. This useful resource is up to date yearly, making it a go-to information for planning the right ingesting and eating itinerary. Entry Spirited Awards® Listing to discover award-winning bars.
A Particular Thanks: Spirited Awards® Sponsors
Tales of the Cocktail Basis wish to thank all of its Spirited Awards® Title Companions: Diageo Bar Academy and Pernod Ricard USA (Del Maguey Mezcal, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Pernod Ricard); Presenting Companions: Bacardi Restricted (Gray Goose and PATRÓN Tequila), Brown-Forman (Fords Gin and Gin Mare), and William Grant & Sons; Supporting Companions: The Home of Lustau and Johnnie Walker; Official Champagne: G.H.Mumm; Official Non-Alcoholic Glowing Wine: Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic; and Official Water Accomplice of Tales of the Cocktail 2024: Maison Perrier.
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