Diageo Reserve Announces WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012

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Diageo Reserve Announces WORLD CLASS

Bartender of the Year 2012

PR Newswire

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 13, 2012

RIO DE JANEIRO

,

July 13, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia Hailed Industry's Newest Mixology Talent

Following a week of mixology trends unveiled, red carpet events and a

showcase of the industry's brightest stars, Tim Philips, Hemisphere,

Australia

was crowned DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012,

rising above 50 other finalists to win the most prestigious accolade of the

industry.

Tim Philips captivated judges with his winning signature serve, a twisted chic

cocktail: Hot Toddy Australia made with JOHNNIE WALKER®GOLD LABEL

RESERVE™ Blended Scotch Whisky, honey, cinnamon quill, ginger and

innovative technique.

Following in the footsteps of mixology giants Manabu Ohtake, Erik Lorincz and

Aristotelis Papadopoulos, he displayed exceptional style and technique, truly

showing the artisanship of his craft and a talent beyond his years. Hailing from

Hemisphere,

Australia

, Tim Philips' brilliant creative vision, passion and

commanding presence behind the bar personifies the relenting standards,

showmanship and professionalism that success in the industry demands.

Over the past year, contenders from the most esteemed bars around the world

have competed in local and regional heats, each aspiring to attain a coveted

place at the Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS Global Final in

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

,

an internationally renowned highlight in the luxury calendar. Just 50 from over

15,000 hopefuls were selected to showcase their creations in front of some of

the most revered names in the industry - Salvatore Calabrese, Dale de Groff,

Peter Dorelli, Gary Regan, Daniel Estremadoyro, Hidetsugu Ueno, Arturo

Savage, Steve Olson and Aristotelis Papadopoulos.

DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, Tim Philips said:

"I am thrilled and humbled to be awarded Diageo Reserve WORLD CLASS

Bartender of the Year amongst all the exceptional talent I was competing

alongside this week. Throughout my career, I have nurtured a strong passion

for cocktails and creating a superior experience for the customer. I have been

inspired this week by the high standards and limitless talent at Diageo Reserve

WORLD CLASS and look forward to the year ahead, travelling the world,

meeting my peers and continuing to create experiences through my creations

that immerse customers in another world."