In the early hours of Sunday morning, Tales of the Cocktail 2015 announced their Spirited Awards winners following the largest nomination pool in the history of the show and a rigorous judging process by some of the most respected minds in the cocktail industry. Since 2007, the Spirited Awards have recognised the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts, becoming the industry’s most prestigious and coveted award.
Finalists and winners were voted on by a panel of more than 100 industry experts with voting a weeklong process that required extensive knowledge in each category. The votes were checked by the Super Committee and tallied to determine the finalists and ultimately the winners.
International Categories
As can be seen below, London dominated the International Categories, with The Savoy receiving multiple nominations and one outright winner: the Beaufort Bar (pictured top) won the coveted Best International Hotel Bar category, for which the hotel’s American Bar was also nominated – a first for these awards. The Beaufort Bar also made it into the top 4 for World’s Best Cocktail Menu, whilst the American Bar were recognised for their world-class bartenders in being nominated for Best International Bar Team.
Best International Bar Team
28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
International Bartender of the Year
Ryan Chetiyawardana (London)
Best International Brand Ambassador
Claire Smith-Warner (Belvedere Vodka)
Best International Cocktail Bar
Artesian (London)
Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
The Black Pearl & The Attic (Melbourne)
Best International Hotel Bar
Beaufort Bar, The Savoy (London)
Best International Restaurant Bar
Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
Best New International Cocktail Bar
Dandelyan (London)
For all the awards winners click here