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Bartenders, mixologists, distillers, makers, movers and shakers

On making the move from the kitchen, proud moments and salt.

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Andy Mil from London Cocktail Club, Julian de Feral from Gorgeous Group and Aaron Jones from Salvatore at Playboy London about the London cocktail scene during Diageo Reserve World Class UK

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The six World Class Western Europe Finalists on their way to Rio

What we’re looking for when we’re paying good money for a cocktail is a bartender who acknowledges our existence, gives good chat and has passion

By the end of today there will be six happy UK shaker faces getting ready for the first ever Western Europe Final. Taking place at

World Class UK The People’s Vote – Cast your vote for a chance to win the Diageo Reserve Brands portfolio
World Class UK The People’s Vote

The lowdown: Tom Pople works at Smokin’ Aces in Bournemouth. He is 24 and has been bartending for six years. Tom goes through to the
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