2018 REGIONAL FINALS
| WEST | April 10th – Seattle, WA |
| SOUTHWEST | April 16th – Las Vegas, NV |
| MIDWEST | April 17th – Las Vegas, NV |
| SOUTH | May 7th – Washington D.C. |
| NORTHEAST | May 8th – Washington D.C. |
2018 NATIONAL FINALS
2018 WORLD CLASS BARTENDER LABS
Bartender Lab #1:
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Bartender Lab #2:
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| Understanding why and how we taste our base spirits is an important foundation in creating a great cocktail. Join us in a tasting and analysis of 6 Diageo Reserve Spirits that embody the best examples of the Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Bourbon, Scotch and Rum categories. You will explore the histories, characteristics and production of each category and brand and how this information can be applied to your cocktails. | The World Class Competition Challenge, “Dealer’s Choice” is designed to test your ability to think on your feet, and create well-balanced cocktails based on the parameters of the selections made from a deck of spirit, style and inspiration cards. During this session, you will have the opportunity to replicate this challenge in a group setting, present your cocktail and have other cocktails presented to your group, using the actual judging sheets from competition. This hands on session will include Diageo Reserve Spirits, a selection of stock list ingredients and bar tools provided. |
COMPETITION
ABOUT THE WORLD CLASS COMPETITION
USBG World Class, sponsored by Diageo, is part of an internationally recognized competition that elevates the craft of the bartender and builds careers in the industry, culminating in an annual landmark week where the Global Bartender of the Year is announced.
COMPETITION AT A GLANCE
- 5 Regions Competing in 3 Finals to be held between April and May
- Regional Finalists to be chosen from each Region
- 1 National Final
- 3 Regional Finalists chosen from each US region for a total of 15 National Finalists
- 1 National Winner
- Represent the US at the 2018 Global Finals in Berlin, Germany
2018 WEBINAR BAR LABS – NOW AVAILABLE!
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