Diageo Reserve Announces WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012
Diageo Reserve Announces WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 13, 2012-
Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia Hailed Industry’s Newest Mixology Talent
Following a week of mixology trends unveiled, red carpet events and a showcase of the
industry’s brightest stars, Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia was crowned DIAGEO RESERVE
WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, rising above 50 other finalists to win the most
prestigious accolade of the industry.
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Tim Philips captivated judges with his winning signature serve, a twisted chic
cocktail: Hot Toddy Australia made with JOHNNIE WALKER(R)GOLD LABEL RESERVE(TM) Blended
Scotch Whisky, honey, cinnamon quill, ginger and innovative technique.
Following in the footsteps of mixology giants Manabu Ohtake, Erik Lorincz and
Aristotelis Papadopoulos, he displayed exceptional style and technique, truly showing the
artisanship of his craft and a talent beyond his years. Hailing from Hemisphere,
Australia, Tim Philips’ brilliant creative vision, passion and commanding presence behind
the bar personifies the relenting standards, showmanship and professionalism that success
in the industry demands.
Over the past year, contenders from the most esteemed bars around the world have
competed in local and regional heats, each aspiring to attain a coveted place at the
Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS Global Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an internationally
renowned highlight in the luxury calendar. Just 50 from over 15,000 hopefuls were selected
to showcase their creations in front of some of the most revered names in the industry -
Salvatore Calabrese, Dale de Groff, Peter Dorelli, Gary Regan, Daniel Estremadoyro,
Hidetsugu Ueno, Arturo Savage, Steve Olson and Aristotelis Papadopoulos.
DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, Tim Philips said: “I am
thrilled and humbled to be awarded Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year
amongst all the exceptional talent I was competing alongside this week. Throughout my
career, I have nurtured a strong passion for cocktails and creating a superior experience
for the customer. I have been inspired this week by the high standards and limitless
talent at Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS and look forward to the year ahead, travelling the
world, meeting my peers and continuing to create experiences through my creations that
immerse customers in another world.”
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Source: Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS
Joanna Good, Neville McCarthy Associates, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), +44(0)20-7940-2900