Bartender of the Year Competition
ARHA and Old Forester are looking for the state’s best bartenders to compete in our annual cocktail showdown!!!
Contestants will submit an original cocktail that showcases their skill as a bartender and highlights one of the Old Forester Whiskey Row expressions (1870, 1897, 1910, or 1920). The cocktail needs to represent the unique flavors of the state of Alabama or the city in which you are competing. If selected to compete, this cocktail will need to be batched and sampled to guests during the cocktail hour of the competition for a chance to win the People’s Choice award.
Regional winners will compete at the state competition on October 28 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. The state winner will be crowned Alabama’s “Bartender of the Year” and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
DEADLINE to apply was August 31st!
Contestants will submit an original cocktail that showcases their skill as a bartender and highlights one of the Old Forester Whiskey Row expressions (1870, 1897, 1910, or 1920). The cocktail needs to represent the unique flavors of the state of Alabama or the city in which you are competing. If selected to compete, this cocktail will need to be batched and sampled to guests during the cocktail hour of the competition for a chance to win the People’s Choice award.
Regional winners will compete at the state competition on October 28 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. The state winner will be crowned Alabama’s “Bartender of the Year” and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
DEADLINE to apply was August 31st!
Regional Competitions:
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HUNTSVILLE:
Sept. 30 @ 5 pm 106 Jefferson Baker & Able Rooftop Bar BIRMINGHAM: Oct. 14 @ 5 pm The Lumbar 212 29th St. S. |
MOBILE:
October 7 @ 5 pm The Haberdasher 113 Dauphin Street MONTGOMERY: Oct. 21 @ 5 pm Ravello Ristorante 36 Commerce St. |
Prizes:
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Regional
1st Place - $400 Runner-Up - $200 3rd Place - $100 |
State
Grand Prize & Trophy - $1,500 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $500 4th Place - $500 |
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