The top 15 finalists across five regions will compete for the
title of 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year in Nashville, TN
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth year,
the United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) Presents World Class
sponsored by Diageo will test the skill and talent of the nation's
top 15 regional mixologists at the National Finals in search of the
2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year. From June
19-22, the leading bartenders from the country's Northeast,
South, Midwest, Southwest, and West regions will gather in
Nashville, TN – the city's first
time hosting the World Class National Finals – to face off in four
ambitious bartending challenges. Only one bartender will come out
on top to represent the U.S. at the World Class Global Finals
taking place in Sydney, Australia
this September.
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"We're excited to be back in person for this year's USBG
Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo Competition and welcoming
all the amazing finalists into this one-of-a-kind program that
instills the relevant training and mentorship for hospitality
professionals," shares USBG Executive Director Aaron Gregory Smith. "It has been amazing to see
how the USBG and Diageo partnership through the World Class program
has evolved over the years and to be part of the incredible growth
and success of the bartenders who participate.
The challenges of this year's U.S. National Finals in
Nashville include:
- Spirit of Don Julio:
Competitors will explore the rich history of Tequila Don Julio and its founder Don Julio
González to develop two unique serves that pay homage to both the
brand and founder.
- Taste the City: Nashville is the epicenter of some incredible
southern dishes, so this year's finalists will select one of city's
popular dishes and create a signature cocktail using any Diageo
Reserve Brand to pair with it.
- Home Brew: Every community has its own brew, whether
that be tea, coffee, beer or even kombucha. Competitors will find a
unique type of brew from their own community to create in two
different cocktail styles with Ketel One Vodka.
- The Showdown: The Top 15 Finalists will compete against
the clock and each other to create eight different cocktails in
eight minutes to show who can make the best classic drinks while
showing off their own signature creations.
The USBG strives to unite the hospitality community to advance
professional bartending, and the World Class U.S. program connect
bartenders from across the country to bring the craft to new
heights. The tenth season of this acclaimed program empowers each
competitor to demonstrate their extensive knowledge, innovative
technique and precise craft to prove to a panel of notable judges
exactly what it means to be a World Class bartender.
"The enthusiasm and passion exuding from this community is
inspiring, especially as we return to an IRL program, and we're
looking forward to witnessing all the impressive and diverse talent
throughout the competition this year," says Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On Premise at
Diageo North America. "It's been an amazing journey to make the
USBG Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo possible this year,
while continuing to support and champion bartenders as well as
everyone in the hospitality industry. We are proud to continue
pushing the educational aspect of the competition while offering
in-person events and online resources to the trade community
through our World Class Studios available on
DiageoBarAcademy.com."
The Diageo Bar Academy offers an online training platformed
designed for experienced bartenders that offers articles, videos,
and additional resources from top industry experts. Experience the
2022 World Class Studios.
For more information on World Class, follow along on Instagram
at @WorldClassUS.
The Finalists:
- West – Jorge Vargas Baquedano,
Derrick Li, Jonathan Stanyard
- Southwest – Conor O'Reilly,
Jake Powell, Weston Simons
- Midwest – Jarmel Doss,
Jessi Pollak, Sarah Syman
- Northeast – Steve Yang,
Hunter Douglas, Renato Tonelli
- South – Kristin Amron,
Nic Wallace, Sam Penton
About USBG
Founded in 1948, the United States Bartenders' Guild®️
(USBG) is a nationwide non-profit association of bartenders and
other hospitality professionals that unites and elevates the bar
industry through education, community, and advocacy. The USBG
believes that bartending is a respected and fun occupation in a
healthy environment that builds a hub for community. Through our
network of over 40 communities nationwide, the USBG connects
members with peer-to-peer mentorship, expert instruction, community
service projects, and skills-based competition.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding
collection of brands including Johnnie
Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel
One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don
Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and
Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and
performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global
responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for
information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news and information
about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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