Diageo World Class Canada Bartender of the
Year 2017 headed to Mexico City to
represent Canada at the World
Class Global Final
TORONTO, May 18, 2017 /CNW/ - WORLD CLASS
CANADA brings together some of the
country's best bartenders to compete for the chance to represent
Canada at the WORLD CLASS Global
Final in Mexico City from
August 20-25, 2017.
After a rigorous application process and exciting regional
challenges, 12 Canadian bartending talents were selected to compete
in the WORLD CLASS CANADA Finals
on May 17 and 18, 2017. Competitors
were judged on their bartending knowledge, skills and showmanship
by previous WORLD CLASS CANADA
winners, Jenner Cormier, Grant Sceney, Lauren Mote, Shane
Mulvany, and 2014 Global WORLD CLASS winner, Charles Joly from the U.S. and current Global
WORLD CLASS winner, Jennifer Le Nechet from France. The event boasted spectacular levels
of creativity with luxury spirits showcased by some of the most
innovative Canadian talent in the industry.
After several rounds of standout mixology showmanship, WORLD
CLASS CANADA crowned Kaitlyn Stewart from Vancouver, British Columbia as its Bartender
of the Year 2017.
"Winning the World Class Canada Bartender of the Year title is
an incredible honour and I am truly inspired by the skill level and
dedication showcased among my fellow peers," said Kaitlyn Stewart, WORLD CLASS CANADA Bartender of the Year 2017. "World
Class is the largest, most prestigious bartending competition and I
look forward to competing with the world's best bartenders who
share the same passion for their craft."
Stewart will compete against some of the world's best bartenders
from more than 58 countries at the WORLD CLASS Global Final in
Mexico City from August 20-25, 2017 where she will have the
opportunity to create cocktails made with luxury spirits, such as
Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky, Tanqueray No. Ten Gin,
Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio Tequila,
Ketel One Vodka and more. Stewart will be vying for the coveted
title of WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2017 during a landmark
week in the mixology circuit where the latest fine drinking trends
will be unveiled.
The WORLD CLASS Global Competition aims to celebrate and elevate
the craft of the bartender, having trained and inspired over 30,000
bartenders worldwide since its inception in 2009. Those competing
contribute to the next industry trends, helping to shape the future
of cocktails and luxury drinking experiences around the world.
"Canadian cocktail culture is constantly evolving and we
continue to be inspired by the commitment and creativity
demonstrated by some our country's best bartenders," said
Michael Armistead, WORLD CLASS
CANADA lead with Diageo Canada.
"We are excited to see Kaitlyn showcase her talent, skill and
innovation at the Global Final in Mexico
City."
When showcasing your own all-star mixology skills or savouring
award-winning cocktails created by your favourite local bartender,
WORLD CLASS CANADA reminds you to
drink responsibly.
For additional information about the program and for details on
the upcoming global competition, follow @WorldClassCa on Twitter,
@WorldClassCanada on Instagram, use the hashtag #WorldClass and
visit Facebook.com/WorldClassCanada.
Interview opportunities with Kaitlyn
Stewart are available.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel
One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don
Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company,
and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the
world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange
(DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information
about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways
to share best practice.
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About Diageo WORLD CLASS
Diageo WORLD CLASS is transforming fine drinking experiences and
cocktail culture around the world and in the home. The industry's
largest, most credible investment in the luxury on trade, it
discovers the next generation of bartending talent who set the
latest mixology trends and bring these to the best bars worldwide.
At the core is an outstanding, global training program and
internationally recognized platform that elevates the craft of the
bartender and builds careers in the industry culminating in an
annual luxury landmark week where the Diageo WORLD CLASS Bartender
of the Year is announced. Launched in 2009, over 30,000 bartenders
have been inspired and educated in the craft of mixology using the
finest spirits in the Diageo Reserve collection. A partnership and
collaboration with gurus, media, partners and owners, Diageo WORLD
CLASS is widely recognized as a mark of sophistication and
distinction of international fine drinking culture by bartenders
and customers alike.
SOURCE Diageo Canada