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Beefeater 24 lancerer tredje udgave af den globale bartenderkonkurrence
BEEFEATER 24 LAUNCHES THIRD EDITION OF
GLOBAL BARTENDER COMPETITION
Global challenge set to inspire some of the world’s most outstanding cocktails, with leading bartending talent from 26 countries competing to win title
Beefeater 24, one of the world’s leading super premium gins, is inviting bartenders worldwide to showcase their creativity and mixology skills by entering this year’s Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition which, for the first time in the competition’s history, will see contestants creating two cocktails rather than one.
Participating bartenders will be tasked with creating a classic cocktail using Beefeater Dry, which they then have to adapt to give it a modern twist using Beefeater 24. In addition to the cocktail recipes, bartenders will also be asked to provide the story behind the two serves, detailing the rationale behind their choices
First launched in 2010 with four participating markets, the competition has grown in popularity amongst the global bartender community. This year, the competition will showcase bartending talent from 26 countries around the world, including the US, France, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK, highlighting the loyal following Beefeater 24 has built in the on-trade since its launch in 2008.
Entries to the competition close on 1st July 2013, after which stage, the 12 best entries from each country will be selected to compete in national heats between July and October 2013. Beefeater’s Global Brand Ambassadors, Tim Stones and Sebastian Hamilton-Mudge, will be travelling the world to meet the successful bartenders, with one of them in attendance at each of the National Finals.
National winners will then fly to London to compete in the Global Final, which will take place in the city on 7th November 2013. The overall winner will enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Japan in 2014, where they will learn more about the teas that are so intrinsic to Beefeater 24’s taste profile and the local bartending culture. The winner’s name will also be inscribed on the Beefeater distillery’s Hall of Fame plaque.
Each contestant will also be invited to appear in the ‘Craft of Bartending’, a short film by Beefeater 24. This film will be shared following the Grand Final via www.beefeatergin.tv, which re-launched earlier this year and other social media channels.
Paco Recuero, International Brand Director for Beefeater 24, comments: “The third edition of the Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition is going to be bigger and better than ever and we are delighted to be welcoming entrants from 26 countries. The phenomenal growth of this challenging competition shows how Beefeater 24 has really captured the imagination of the global bartender community, inspiring them to embrace their creativity and develop their mixology skills.”
“Timing is at the core of Beefeaters 24’s philosophy, so our judges will be looking for the perfect balance from the entrants’ cocktails. We’re looking forward to discover some great new bartending talents and are excited about working with the winner to spread the word about Beefeater 24 in the year to follow.”
Nathan O’Neill, winner of the 2012 Global Bartender Competition and current bartender at Milk and Honey, an exclusive private members’ bar in London, comments: “The Beefeater 24 competition has been a huge, prevailing step in my career. The competition tests not only your knowledge as a bartender, but also your sensory capabilities, plus you need to showcase yourself personally. My advice to bartenders thinking about entering would be to go for it; it will change your future perspective and approach to your work, your career and the way you create drinks. It's a competition that I could not be more thankful to have been involved in."
Bartenders from around the world are invited to contact Beefeater representatives in their own country for more details on the competition.
In the year to June 2012, Beefeater 24 saw impressive growth in key markets such as Canada, the US, Spain and in Global Duty Free, and sold 23,000 9L cases worldwide[1].
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Notes to Editors:
Beefeater 24 Bartender competition 2012: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-B9SzyyHxrE
Beefeater 24 botanicals
· Seville orange peel, lemon peel, bitter almond, angelica root, angelica seed, juniper, liquorice, orris root, coriander, a blend of Chinese green & Japanese sencha teas and grapefruit peel.
Beefeater 24 tasting notes
· Aroma: Fragrant notes of citrus, juniper and Sencha develop into a long finish of spicy coriander and angelica. The aroma is complex and harmonious.
· Palate: Gentle notes of grapefruit and Seville orange at the start. The taste then develops through the light tang of juniper to a smooth liquorice-influenced finish. The taste is balanced throughout by the delicate influence of green and Sencha leaf teas.
Beefeater 24 accolades
· The Asian Spirits Masters, Gold in 2012 and 2013
· San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best Gin Trophy and Double Gold in 2010
· International Wine and Spirit Challenge, The Greenalls Trophy and Gold Best in Class medal in 2009, Gold Best in Class medal in 2010
· The Gin Masters, Gold in 2009, Master in 2010, Gold in 2011
· International Spirits Challenge, Gold in 2009
· Drinks International Cocktail Challenge, Trophy for the Lapsang Martinez in 2009
· The Design Masters, Master in 2009
· International Spirits Challenge, Design & Packaging, Gold in 2009
Beefeater 24
In 2008, Master Distiller Desmond Payne created a distinctive new recipe which blends hand prepared Seville orange peel and rare Japanese tea with ten other natural botanicals. The result – Beefeater 24 – is a high quality hand crafted super-premium expression which brings an exciting new dimension to the world of gin.
Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard - the world's co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine's, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport.
In July 2010 Chivas Brothers launched The Age Matters campaign to help consumers understand the importance of Scotch whisky age statements.
For further information:
Visit: www.chivasbrothers.com
Or contact:
Paloma Salmerón Planells
Richmond Towers Communications
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Amy Grantham
Chivas Brothers
Email: amy.grantham@pernod-ricard.com
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Kristina Liljegren
Pernod Ricard Denmark
Tel: +45 32329000
Email: Kristina.liljegren@pernod-ricard.com
[1] Pernod Ricard Financial Results FY12
