Bartender of the Year Competition 2012

Australia’s most coveted bartending title is gearing up for another round in 2012. The Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Competition sponsored by Ketel One is aimed at discovering and celebrating Australia’s top bartending talent - and if you’re a bartender you can get involved.

Dave Beatty takes on National Role

Dave Beatty recently took on the role as National Brand Ambassador for Ketel One vodka, his appointment announced during Ketel One Global Ambassador Justin Smyth’s (pictured above left with Beatty) recent Australian visit.

Smyth was impressed by the local industry, stating: “Australia’s bartending scene is inspiring, on-trend and with a local spin.

World Class Vodka Martini Award winners

The World Class Vodka Martini Award winners have been chosen, with Pierre Fajloun taking out first place in the award. The creation which scored him the number one spot, “The Whale”, was named after the windmill that adorns the Nolet family’s distillery in Holland. Pierre and a colleague will be rewarded on a Ketel One trip to Singapore in April with 18 other industry members.

World Class Vodka Entries: Close November 30

World Class 2010 kicks off with the World Class Vodka Martini Awards category. Throughout the month of November simply create and submit a vodka martini using either Ketel One®, Ketel One CitroenTM or Ciroc® vodka. If your cocktail is rated by in the Top 3 (as judged by industry experts) you will be fast tracked to the Australian [...]

DRINKS WITH Jason Bowden, Ketel One

Jason Bowden was recently in Australia in his capacity as global brand ambassador for Ketel One vodka. 4bars.com.au caught up with him while he was in town.