US Regional Finalists Announced
In the second year of The Reid Global Cocktail Competition, bartenders from the USA, the UK, and New Zealand were invited to share a signature cocktail featuring The Reid Single Malt Vodka, highlighting its unique and beautiful flavor.
The USBG and The Reid Vodka are collaborating to create a platform that blends bartending expertise with the exceptional flavor of The Reid Single Malt Vodka. This partnership and The Reid Global Cocktail Competition aims to foster cultural exchange, brand promotion, and industry growth.
This year’s competition brought together an impressive lineup of talented mixologists. Each competitor showcased their unique skills and creativity, presenting cocktails that were as visually stunning as they were delicious. Our judges had the difficult task of selecting the Regional Finalists based on Flavor, Craft, and Originality.
Join us in raising a glass to the 2024 The Reid Global Cocktail Competition – US Finalists. . .
NEW YORK FINALS – July 29 |
Alok Chaughule Jersey City, NJ |
Mario Delgado Lyndhurst, NJ |
Giovanni Lubin New York, NY |
Paula Lukas New York, NY |
Nick Luna Long Island City, NY |
Daniel Messina Orlando, FL |
Dayvon Mitchell New York, NY |
Joshua Neloms Philadelphia, PA |
Scooby Olivier Tampa, FL |
Wilson Oliver Kenilworth, NJ |
Erick Romero Larchmont, NY |
Freddy Salazar Brooklyn, NY |
CHICAGO FINALS – August 5 |
Alyvia Cain Indianapolis, IN |
Tomas Cantu Austin, TX |
Daniel Carlson Chicago, IL |
Stephen Everts The Colony, TX |
Rebecca Monday Columbus, OH |
Marco Montaguano Chicago, IL |
Lauren Pellecchia Loveland, OH |
Cesar G Perez II Chicago, IL |
Darwin Rivera Chicago, IL |
Aneka Saxon Chicago, IL |
Richard Simms Chicago, IL |
Jacob Smith Colorado Springs, CO |
LOS ANGELES FINALS – August 12 |
Joseph Arakawa Las Vegas, NV |
Alison Barstad Napa, CA |
Paolo Beatino Los Angeles, CA |
Rose Gonzalez San Diego, CA |
Brianna Groves San Diego, CA |
Eric Lopez Dana Point, CA |
Hy Nguyen Garden Grove, CA |
Armando A Salazar Culver City, CA |
Yvonne Shammas San Diego, CA |
Richie Sullivan Scottsdale, AZ |
Ryan Tempfer Pasadena, CA |
Jennifer Yim Las Vegas, NV |
The Winner from each Regional Final will join Team USA as a Global Finalist. In addition, the next highest scorer across all US Regional Finals will also earn a spot on Team USA. The four members of Team USA will join the eight other Global Finalists from the UK and New Zealand for an experience of a lifetime as they travel to the home of The Reid on the South Island of New Zealand in October 2024 to compete for the title of The Reid Global Cocktail Competition Champion.
About The Reid Single Malt Vodka
The Reid’s commitment to craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and attention to detail culminate in the creation of The Reid, a spirit that exemplifies the essence of exceptional distilling traditions and passion for producing artisanal vodka. Made from three carefully selected ingredients: pristine alpine water, New Zealand-grown malted barley, and distiller’s yeast. Combined with our team’s meticulous craftsmanship to result in a spirit that epitomizes purity and elegance. The Reid Single Malt Vodka is decadently rich with notes of pear drops, lemon, toffee, and malt biscuits. For more information, click here. @thereidvodka
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