![]() "It has been incredible to see the evolution of the USBG World Class program here in the U.S. From crafting eight well-balanced cocktails in ten minutes or less in 'Cocktails Against the Clock' to developing palate-pleasing cocktail pairings for two culinary dishes in the ' Ketel One Tasting Menu' to drawing inspiration from fresh, seasonal ingredients found at a local market to craft out-of-the-box creations in the 'Market Basket' to utterly being surprised by spinning a wheel in the 'Bartender Roulette' to finally creating cocktails paying homage to the more than 200 years of Johnnie Walker's blending heritage in 'Mastery of the Blend'– the 2016 World Class program allowed each competitor to showcase their hospitality behind the bar, skill sets, and creativity and this year proved to be one of the best yet. The two-day competition experience put the bartenders' skills, senses and agility to the ultimate test with a series of difficult challenges. ![]() winners Tyson Buhler, Jeff Bell and Ricky Gomez, acclaimed bartenders and educators including Tony Abou-Ganim, Steve Olson, Julie Reiner, Anu Apte Elford, Jacques Bezuidenhout, and USBG National President David Nepove. The finals are judged by a selection of the world's leading bar talent including the 2014 Global winner Charles Joly, past U.S. TEN ®, Tequila Don Julio ® and Zacapa ® Rum. The bartenders demonstrated their knowledge, skill and creativity by crafting cocktails featuring a selection of the Diageo Reserve brands including Bulleit ® Bourbon, CIROC ® Vodka, Johnnie Walker ® Blended Scotch Whisky, Ketel One ® Vodka, Tanqueray No. hosted from June 20 th to 22 nd, to impress and excite judges by drawing unique inspiration from their respective hometowns coupled with their innovative talent. From there, fifteen bartenders advanced to the national competition in Washington D.C. competition drew in thousands of applicants, with 75 finalists selected to compete regionally. The fifth iteration of the World Class U.S. ![]() I'm thrilled to represent my country at the Global Finals in Miami and I am thankful that I will have the support of my colleagues behind me, I hope to make them proud!" commented Andrew Meltzer. This competition has given me so much - excellent knowledge, skills and industry camaraderie that will add such valuable impact to my career. "I'm so excited to be named the US Best Bartender of the Year, it's something I've been working towards for quite some time. Known for his utmost hospitality and creativity, Meltzer showcased a skilled and thoughtful approach to the two-day competition, earning his right to represent the US at the Global finals in Miami. Bartender of the YearĪndrew Meltzer, demonstrates that passion and determination truly help to achieve goals, as it's the second year in a row the San Francisco based bartender tried his hand at winning the US title. Andrew Meltzer, USBG World Class Sponsored by Diageo 2016 U.S. ![]()
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