Diageo Reserve (including brands such as Tanqueray® No.Ten™, Ketel One® and Cîroc® vodka) launched its ‘World Class’ bartender programme to recognise the incredible skill sets of bartenders across Britain. 

 

Diageo and WhereAndNow.com is offering a lucky winner the chance to attend the competition at The River Room, London. Not only will you get the chance to meet the Masterchef judges, but throughout the evening you’ll be able to sample some of the best cocktails in the business made using the finest quality spirits - mixed by the very best bartenders in the country. You'll also be sent a spirits pack after the event to recreate your own cocktails at home. The winner will win a pair of tickets. 

 

UK final judge Gregg Wallace says “Using quality ingredients and combining complementing flavours is the key to a great dish and it’s the same when it comes to drinks. Mixologists have incredible skills when it comes to flavour profiling and the bartenders who are taking part in World Class will be showcasing drinks that are undoubtedly masterpieces in their own right.” 

 

John Torode adds “'Fortunately bartenders need to have many of the same high level skills as leading chefs - palete, understanding customer needs, colour and texture, but many have not been recognised in the past. For me, championing talent in our industry is key and World Class is the perfect opportunity to highlight the bartending world. Both Gregg and I are looking forward to tasting some phenomenal drinks along the way and being impressed!'