TORONTO, May 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine is
delighted to announce that Shane
Mulvany from Toronto's own
Bar Alo has been selected to represent Canada at the global final of the
11th biennial Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix. Taking
place in Havana, Cuba from
May 30th-June 4th, Mulvany will battle
representatives from 40 other markets in a challenge to create the
next classic serve by mixing Cuba's cocktail tradition, authenticity and
local ingredients with their own personal experiences.
Born and raised in Ireland,
Shane Mulvany got his start pulling
pints in his homeland before honing his cocktail skills in
New York City and London, England. Since moving to Toronto in 2012, he's helped open some of the
best restaurants in the city: The Chase, DaiLo and now Bar Alo. His
contest entry cocktail impressed the judges by combining Havana
Club 7 Años, Manzanilla Sherry, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice and
Salted Syrup to create his "The Constante Daiquiri" cocktail.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be representing Canada at the global final of the Havana Club
Cocktail Grand Prix," says Shane
Mulvany. "To me, the king of all rum is Cuban rum – and
Havana Club is the standard bearer. The Maestros Roneros (master
rum-makers) create and blend some of the finest rums and have an
incredible understanding of the product and how to use it best.
This is constantly something that inspires me."
During the global final, Shane
Mulvany will benefit from exclusive Cuban rum and cocktail
education, delivered by a team of globally renowned mixologists
during two days of intensive workshops and masterclasses. A visit
to the Havana Club distillery will provide further inspiration for
Mulvany, before the intense competition begins. The finals will be
chaired by Dave Broom, renowned
spirits industry writer, and judged by a panel of mixologists from
the World's 50 Best Bars.
"The Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix is one of the most
prestigious cocktail competitions in the world, and we are proud
that someone who has helped open some of the most notable bars and
restaurants in the city will be representing us on the global
level," says Nicolas Seguin, Corby's
Brand Manager of Rum. "We wish Shane the best of luck, and know he
will make Canada proud on the
world stage of rum cocktailing."
As a first this year, the Cocktail Grand Prix champion will win
the opportunity to undertake a global rum project on behalf of
Havana Club and in-line with their own personal ambitions –
possibilities include creating their own rum, writing a book on the
spirit or even launching their own rum pop-up. The victor will also
be returning as a judge at the next global final, and will work as
a Havana Club consultant for two years.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine
Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and distributor of spirits
and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some
of the most renowned brands in Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot No.
40®, Pike Creek® and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as
well as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® and Criollo®
liqueurs, produced by its sister company, Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd., based in
Windsor, Ontario. Through its
affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in the spirits
and wine industry, Corby also represents leading international
brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and
Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater®
gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's
Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, Graffigna® and
Kenwood® wines. In 2016, Corby was named one of the 50 Best
Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to Work® Institute
Canada for the fifth consecutive year, and was also listed for the
second time among Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers.
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications