Luke Whearty of Byrdi in Melbourne is the one Australian to make the checklist of finalists for the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
He has been nominated within the Worldwide Bartender of the Yr Class, alongside Lorenzo Antinori from Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China, Kate Boushel, Atwater Cocktail Membership, Milky Approach Cocktail Bar, Bon Délire, Montreal, QC, Canada and Eric van Beek, Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico Metropolis, Mexico.
Charlotte Voisey, Spirited Awards General Chair mentioned: “We’re honored to announce our High 4 Finalists for the 2024 Spirited Awards and acknowledge the extremely gifted people receiving the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and Worldwide Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award. Their love-affair with hospitality and dedication to advancing the business is awe-inspiring. We’re excited to rejoice and honour them on the 18th annual Spirited Awards.”
The winners of The 18th Annual Spirited Awards shall be introduced on the ceremony on Thursday, July twenty fifth at The Fillmore New Orleans. It’s all a part of the Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) convention, which is celebrating its twenty second 12 months in New Orleans from July 21-26, 2024.
For the total checklist of finalists CLICK HERE.