The World Class Cocktail Competition, a prestigious platform for bartending excellence, is set to conclude its Singapore chapter with a thrilling final on 16 June 2025. Six exceptional bartenders will compete for the title of World Class Bartender of the Year 2025 Singapore, with the winner representing the nation at the global finals in Toronto.
The penultimate challenge, held on 29 May 2025, saw ten bartenders compete in the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Challenge. This round required participants to craft cocktails that embody modern luxury, drawing inspiration from art and fashion. The cocktails were judged on taste, appearance, service experience, bar skills, and storytelling.
The finalists include Marco Maiorano from KOMA, Zana Mohlmann from Manhattan, Ooi Foo Giap from Last Word, Kelvin Saquilayan from Republic Bar, Tryson Quek from Side Door, and Samuel Pang from Night Hawk. Marco Maiorano’s “Thirsty Artist” impressed judges with its blend of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, banana wine, and a triple-evaporated peanut butter spray. Other standout creations included Zana Mohlmann’s “Alien Superstar” and Ooi Foo Giap’s “2018”.
The final showdown at Baia will feature two rounds: “Drink to the Future,” where bartenders must create an immersive luxury cocktail experience using technology, and “The Showdown,” a fast-paced service round. Esteemed judges, including Ervin Trykowski and Pedison Kao, will evaluate the finalists.
As the competition draws near, anticipation builds for an unforgettable evening celebrating Singapore’s cocktail culture. The question remains: who will claim the coveted title of World Class Bartender of the Year 2025 for Singapore?
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