On Tuesday morning, the fifth Regional Final for The Perfect Blend competition was held at Bank Street Social. The finalists took the stage, all vying for the Regional Champion Title in either the Apprentice or Professional category. With 15 finalists, some were fresh faces, and others returned for another chance at the title.
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Western Australia was the second of the six Regional Finals, and it took place on March 11th and 12th. Finalists began the competition days with the Beam Suntory Blind Tasting and Product Knowledge Test at the QT Perth.
Everyone in hospitality can be a part of the fun and festivities of World Bartender Day by supporting their local finalists from NOW until Saturday 24th February
Following two ‘sip’cessful Bar of Smithery events, the team are diving deeper into the swan pond, inviting Blend members nationally to win ONE OF FIVE PRIZES, made-up of VIP TRIPS to a Sipsmith Swanhouse in Sydney.
‘This is a brand-new role, so there’s an element of figuring out how we do things, how we sculpt both our journey and the one we get to take people on. I’m particularly looking forward to looking at how our spirits pair with Japanese cuisine, where everything on a plate or in a dish is there for a reason. It’s very similar to how they craft their spirits.’ – James Buntin
To shine a light on their talent and skill, The Blend has collaborated with internationally-renowned photographer Jennifer McCord, visually depicting the personal moments that five bartenders knew hospitality was where they wanted to thrive and progress.
As either a House of Suntory National Ambassador, Maker’s Mark Ambassadors or James B Beam Distilling Co, the successful candidates will be responsible for bringing the magic of Beam Suntory brands and award-winning Distilleries to life.
The IDEA LAB win helped Samuel Hannan from Mayfair Lounge to purchase a cryovac machine, sous-vide, dehydrators, and an induction hotplate. “It has allowed me to expand my repertoire both technically and creatively,” Hannan says.
The IDEA LAB reveals all the shortlist finalists and their creative ideas! All 20 shortlisted applicants from the IDEA LAB are waiting for your vote of support! These ideas are nothing short of brilliant, we encourage you to vote for your favourite person, bar team or venue to help see their dream become a reality (by March 2021).
Entries for the IDEA LAB close in 9 days. The IDEA LAB is giving away multiple grants of up to $20,000*, as well as the option of applying for $5,000 worth of Beam Suntory stock support. Get your entries in now.
The Blends of the Virtual World continues its online educational virtual seminars with the one and only, Joe Schofield!
The IDEA LAB is giving away multiple grants of up to $20,000*, as well as the option of applying for $5,000 worth of Beam Suntory stock support.