William Levy

Miami Beach, FL – September 25, 2016 – 56 bartenders gathered from across the globe to compete against each other in the 2016 World Class Bartender of the Year. To kick things off, the bartenders had a bit of fun with an unofficial Ketel One Bloody Mary challenge where William Levy enjoyed being a guest judge for the day. Making its debut in the US, the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year is now in its 8th year and is the most respected bartender competition in the world, which focuses on education, the elevation of the craft of cocktail making and the hospitality behind the bar that creates unforgettable experiences.

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Andrew Meltzer

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Andrew Meltzer & William Levy

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Dennis Tamse & Paulo Figueiredo

Paulo Figueiredo, Dennis Tamse, & Bob Nolet

Paulo Figueiredo, Dennis Tamse, & Bob Nolet

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