This morning, Tales of the Cocktail announced their Spirited Awards finalists. Now, while most of their awards are US-focused (which is logical given that the event is staged in New Orleans) a portion of the awards focus on the whole world. There are a total of eight international categories covering everything from Best New International Cocktail Bar to Best International Brand Ambassador.
Australian people and places received a total of ten nominations, so hats off to all of you for being recognised in this international forum. A special little mention to Cara Devine, regular contributor to Australian Bartender, who made the list for her youtube series Behind the Bar.
Australian people and places received a total of ten nominations, so hats off to all of you for being recognised in this international forum. A special little mention to Cara Devine, regular contributor to Australian Bartender, who made the list for her youtube series Behind the Bar.
Keeping up with the original 2022 schedule the Top 4 Finalists will be named on June 21, 2022, and the Winners will be celebrated on July 28, 2022 at the Spirited Awards ceremony.
So here are the Aussie nominees (for the full list of nominees, click here):
International Bartender of the Year
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia:
Matt Whiley — RE, Sydney, Australia:
Best International Brand Ambassador
Martin Hudák — Mr Black Spirits:
Tim Phillips-Johansson — Johnnie Walker:
Best International Bar Team
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia:
Best International Cocktail Bar
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia:
Best International Restaurant Bar
The Continental Deli — Newtown, Australia:
Best New International Cocktail Bar
DEAN & NANCY — Sydney, Australia:
RE — Sydney, Australia:
Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series
Behind the Bar with Cara Devine: