Spirited Awards names international finalists
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) has named the top 10 international nominees for this year’s Spirited Awards.
The top 10 European nominees were selected in April. The international list combines nominees from Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America & Caribbean, and Canada.
A separate US list will be announced in due course.
The Spirited Awards ceremony will take place on 24 July, during the 23rd Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) festival, which will be held on 20-25 July.
“Every year, we’re inspired by the extraordinary and diverse global talent emerging from our industry,” said Tiffanie Barriere, Spirited Awards US chair. “This year’s shortlist is a celebration of those who are redefining excellence – crafting remarkable cocktails, elevating guest experiences, and pushing our industry to new heights around the world.”
Below is the full list of the top 10 international honourees for the Spirited Awards 2025.
International Bartender of the Year
- Lorenzo Antinori – Bar Leone, Hong Kong
- Gabriele Armani – Paradiso, Barcelona, Spain
- Hedda Bruce – Tjoget, Stockholm, Sweden
- Giulia Cuccurullo – Artesian, The Langham, London, UK
- Uno Jang – Jigger & Pony, Singapore
- Harrison Kenney – Bar Nouveau, Paris, France
- Vasilis Kyritsis – Line Athens, Athens, Greece
- Miguel Mora – Alquímico, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
- Alessandro Palazzi – Duke’s, London, UK
- Luke Whearty – Byrdi, Melbourne, Australia
Best International Bar Mentor
- Kate Boushel
- Nico de Soto
- Shingo Gokan
- Andrew Ho
- Indra Kantono
- Iain McPherson
- Anna Sebastian
- Carina Soto Velasquez
- Kaitlyn Stewart
- Jean Trinh
Best International Brand Ambassador
- Jenna Ba – Diageo
- Jordan Bushell – Hennessy
- Claudia Cabrera – Fratelli Branca
- Jesse Estes – Tequila Ocho
- Caitlin Hill – Rémy Cointreau
- Daniyel Jones – House of Angostura
- Ally Martin – Hendrick’s Gin
- Dré Masso – Altos Tequila & Nusa Caña Rum
- Ricardo Nava – Bacardi
- Tim Philips-Johansson – Johnnie Walker
Best International Bar Team
- Bar Leone – Hong Kong, China
- Bar Pompette – Toronto, Canada
- Bar Us – Bangkok, Thailand
- Caretaker’s Cottage – Melbourne, Australia
- Hope & Sesame Guangzhou – Guangzhou, China
- Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel – Singapore
- Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, Scotland
- Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
- Satan’s Whiskers – London, UK
- Tayēr + Elementary – London, UK
Best International Cocktail Bar
- A Bar with Shapes for a Name – London, UK
- Bar Leone – Hong Kong, China
- Bar Nouveau – Paris, France
- Bar Pompette – Toronto, Canada
- Caretaker’s Cottage – Melbourne, Australia
- Coa – Hong Kong, China
- Handshake Speakeasy – Mexico City, Mexico
- Himkok – Oslo, Norway
- Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
- Satan’s Whiskers – London, UK
Best International Hotel Bar
- Argo at the Four Seasons Hotel – Hong Kong, China
- Charles H at the Four Seasons Hotel – Seoul, South Korea
- Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina Hotel – Sydney, Australia
- Firefly at The Kempinski Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand
- Hero at the Trademark Hotel – Nairobi, Kenya
- Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York – Toronto, Canada
- Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel – Singapore
- Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London – London, UK
- The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel – London, UK
- Virtù at the Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi – Tokyo, Japan
Best International Restaurant Bar
- Angelita – Madrid, Spain
- Arca Tulum – Tulum, Mexico
- Bar Raval – Toronto, Canada
- Burnt Ends – Singapore
- Fura – Singapore
- Le Mary Celeste – Paris, France
- Locale Firenze – Firenze, Italy
- La Petite Maison Dubai – Dubai, UAE
- Mimi Kakushi – Dubai, UAE
- Moebius Milano – Milan, Italy
Best New International Cocktail Bar
- Bar Mauro – Mexico City, Mexico
- Cafe Arixi – Mexico City, Mexico
- Civil Works – Toronto, Canada
- Cosmo Pony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel – Jakarta, Indonesia
- Devil’s Cut – Madrid, Spain
- Dry Wave Cocktail Studio – Bangkok, Thailand
- Esencia by Sips – Barcelona, Spain
- Exímia Bar – São Paolo, Brazil
- Gokan – Hong Kong, China
- Three Sheets Soho – London, UK
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