On April 12, Diageo’s World Class India Finale 2025 took over Le Méridien Gurgaon—and trust us, it was nothing like your average bartender face-off. Think high-stakes mixology meets fashion ...

This year, Jonathan Stanyard of Seattle, Washington was crowned as the 2024 U.S. Bartender of the Year after competing in the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO in its twelfth season.

For those interested in competing for the title of U.S. Bartender of the Year, prospective applicants are encouraged to apply for the 2026 USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By Diageo program.

Derrick Li was fuming last summer. He had poured his last drink of a contest called World Class, otherwise known as the Super Bowl of competitive bartending. The annual event consists of nine ...

DIAGEO Nigeria has officially kicked off the sixth edition of its prestigious World Class Bartender Competition, a global event that celebrates the art of mixology and helps bartenders grow ...