2017 Diageo Reserve World Class Philippine Champion Royce Pua Competes in the World Class Global Final in Mexico For the last five years, Filipino bartenders have competed on the world stage for the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year Competition. In 2015, Philippine champion Kenneth Bandivas (ABV) was named the winner of the “Around the World” challenge during the global finals with his Ampalaya Marula and Zacapa cocktail. Last year’s contender Michael Tubiera (Rambla) brought a … Read More
Kathryn Eckstein Cornista: The life of a woman in bartending Mixologist at Don Papa Bar consultant at Papa Loa, Forbeswoods Heights, Rizal Dr, Taguig Bartending used to be a man’s world. Today, there are more and more women behind the bar. Jennifer Le Nechet’s recent win as the World’s Best Bartender in World Class 2016 may be a sign that women at the forefront of mixology will finally get the recognition … Read More
Cedric Cello: Bartender at Hooch and Smith Butcher and Grill Cedric P. Cello Bartender Hooch bar is located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City Smith Butcher & Grill Room is located at ACI Building, HV Dela Costa St, Salcedo Village, Makati Cedric Cello of Hooch Bar is our country’s representative to the regional finals of the La Maison Cointreau competition in Phuket, Thailand. You could say that he started bartending by accident. He was … Read More
Mixology Wizard Matthias Giroud Makes Magic at Buddha-Bar Manila Cocktail Festival Buddha Bar is one of the most luxurious bar franchises in the world. Its 25 locations worldwide have set a high standard in providing a unique experience for guests. DrinkManila was fortunate to have the chance to sit down with the chief bar manager of Buddha-Bar Worldwide, Matthias Giroud, to discuss his journey through the bartending world and what we … Read More
Tammy Tavera: Head bartender at The Bonbon Club Head bartender The Bonbon Club G/F 16 Tropical Palms, Gallardo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila Like a lot of bartenders, Tammy began working behind the bar in college. He was drawn to bartending because of his interest in the history of spirits and how they are made. He eventually became part of the team of Moët Hennessy, … Read More
Bartender Michael Tubiera: The Philippines’ representative for Diageo Reserve World Class 2016 Global Final in Miami In a few hours Rambla’s Michael Tubiera will be competing against the world’s best when it comes to creating craft cocktails. Watch the livestream telecast of the Miami Diageo Reserve World Class 2016 Global Final “It’s very nerve racking,” Michael tells me during his send off party last September 15. “I’m very stressed right now with all my preparation. I … Read More
Lennon Aguilar: Head Bartender at 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar Head Bartender and Operations Supervisor of Food and Beverage 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar, Discovery Primea 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 Metro Manila Avid Beatles fan Ildefonso ‘Lennon’ Aguilar acquired his nickname when he was in a Beatles cover band in college. He started in the beverage industry as a barista for a major coffee shop. After a few … Read More
Crowns 3’s Charles Seddon on Investment-Grade Whisky’s Lucrative Appeal One sign that it might be time to start collecting whisky? Rare whisky outperformed investments in both wine and gold in 2015. We asked Crowns 3 Worldwide Luxury Group Director Charles Seddon about what collectors are buying to expand their whisky investment portfolios. A pioneer of whisky investment in Asia, Crowns 3 is a hub for securing and trading whisky … Read More
Larry Guevara: Mixologist at Liquid Concepts Mixologist at Liquid Concepts Founder of Beverage and Bar Innovations Consultant at Gilario Guevara Bartending Training Services Favorite bar: ABV Favorite drink: Old Fashioned for cocktail and anything refreshing for non alcoholic beverage Signature drinks: Royal Mojave, Fierce Pinay (ampalaya), Nogroni (Lambanog-based), Ant-ago-nist (ant and aratiles), Englishman in Paris, Balimbini (kamias), Adam’s Apple (tapuy), Spicy Juan (Lambanog and tamarind) Years in bartending: 13 years Dream customer: Jerry Thomas and President Duterte … Read More
Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador Tasha Lu’s Favorite Drinks Tasha Lu was named brand ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin for Southeast Asia in October 2015. Having worked in the bar industry for nearly a decade, she spent the last four years managing and operating bars such as the multi-awarded Eau de Vie in Melbourne. Tasha epitomizes the kind of bartender you would want to hang out with. Cool as a … Read More