The Bar Journal

Tales of the Cocktails Foundation 2020…

…and the winner is

Last night the drinks community celebrated globally, while gathering digitally, the 14th Annual Spirited Awards for Tales of the Cocktails Foundation. During the ceremony were highlighted the following:

Philanthropy Recognitions presented by Santa Teresa 1796 Rum

Hope & Sesame — Guangzhou, China

Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation — New York, NY

COVID19 Employee Assistance Directive — Melbourne, Australia

Best American Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts

Don Lee

American Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

Kevin Diedrich — Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Alex Kratena

International Bartender of the Year presented by Martini & Rossi

Kelsey Ramage —  Supernova Ballroom, Toronto, Canada

Pioneer Award presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Shannon Mustipher

Timeless American presented by Q Mixers

Angel’s Share — New York, NY

Timeless International presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Boadas Cocktails — Barcelona, Spain

Helen David Lifetime Achievement presented by William Grant & Sons

Audrey Saunders

We would like to congratulate all the finalists and raise a special glass to the winners of the categories below who were announced on September 21^st. They showed great passion throughout the year and set an example for the future winners.

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Robin Nance — Beam Suntory

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard

Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

ABV — San Francisco, CA

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig

Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

The Connaught Bar — London, UK

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Camille Austin — Casa Lumbre Spirits

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

Native — Singapore

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory

Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Sober Company — Shanghai, China

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Perrier

Kwānt — London, UK

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Half Full

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“JaNee: Where is She Now” by Aaron Goldfarb for PUNCH

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

WhiskyCast

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier

ATLAS Bar — Singapore

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY

To conclude the ceremony, it was time to celebrate the DAME HALL OF FAME. A special congratulation goes to the International Inductee Tess Posthumus and American Inductee Tiffanie Barriere, who have made unique and outstanding contributions to this year’s hospitality industry.

SALUTE!