Tales of the Cocktail 2009 Spirit Award Winners
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by HannahLooking for the best of the best around the world? The Tales of the Cocktail 2009 Spirit Award winners are in, so next time you happen upon one of these people or establishments, do yourself a favor and enjoy a drink!
World’s Best Drinks Selection
WINNER – Merchant Hotel, Belfast
Best American Cocktail Bar
WINNER – Pegu Club, NYC
World’s Best Cocktail Bar
WINNER – PDT, NYC
World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
WINNER – Clover Club, Brooklyn
World’s Best Hotel Bar
WINNER – Merchant Hotel, Belfast
American Bartender of the Year
WINNER – James Meehan, PDT
International Bartender of the Year
WINNER – Tony Conigliaro
Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
WINNER – The Essential Cocktail – Dale DeGroff
Best Cocktail Writing
WINNER – Dave Wondrich
Best New Product
WINNER – Bols Genever
World’s Best Cocktail Menu
WINNER – Merchant Hotel, Belfast
Best American Brand Ambassador
WINNER – Simon Ford, Plymouth Gin and Pernod Ricard
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
WINNER – Peter Dorelli
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
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July 21st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
What have I been telling you about Pegu for the last two years
July 21st, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Tom – indeed you have! I specifically remember high praise in your Cocktail Chronicles post :)