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Diageo World Class Global Final Announces Canadian James Grant as 'World Class Bartender of the Year

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Published
07/15/2021 by

The Diageo World Class Final is pleased to announce Canadian bartender James Grant as the 2021 'World Class Bartender of the Year'. After being named World Class Canada Bartender of the Year 2021 in March, Grant went on to represent Canada at the first fully virtual World Class Global Final event, celebrating some of the most talented bartenders in the world. Grant competed in the four day competition, taking home gold after winning the final challenge on July 8th with his Tale of Two Malts signature cocktails.  

All candidates were judged on their bartending and hosting techniques by some of the world's most respected and talented drink experts, including current World Class Global Winner, Bannie Kang. In early stages of the competition, contestants competed in three qualifying events; The Ketel One Hive Collective Challenge, Johnnie Walker Hidden City High Ball Challenge, Tanqueray No Ten Alive with Freshness Masterclass and Don Julio Subterranean Serve. The top ten contestants then moved on to compete in the final challenge, A Tale of Two Malts featuring Talisker & Singleton, with James emerging as the global winner.

After the final round of fierce competition, World Class Global Final crowned Grant as the 'World Class Bartender of the Year 2021'. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, James is currently a bartender at Little Hong Kong in Edmonton, Alberta.

"It was an incredible honour to represent Canada on the global stage this summer, and show the bartending community the incredible hospitality that makes Canada special," said James Grant, World Class Bartender of the Year 2021. "It's been an incredible journey, and I hope to continue to make the Canadian bartending community proud."

The World Class Global Final brought together bartenders from 50 countries, including finalists from Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Ukraine, The Netherlands, Canada and The United States. Since 2009, over 400,000 bartenders across 60 countries have brought their passion, culture, flavour and personal stories to the world through the World Class program.

"We are extremely proud to have James represent our country's incredible bartending community at this year's World Class Global Final," said Michael Armistead, WORLD CLASS CANADA lead with Diageo Canada. "We wish James all the best, and are excited to see how he continues to inspire bartenders across Canada and around the world."

When experimenting with your own mixology skills or enjoying award-winning cocktails from your favourite local bartender, WORLD CLASS CANADA reminds you to drink responsibly.

For additional information about the program and for details on the upcoming global competition, follow @WorldClassCa on Twitter, @WorldClassCanada on Instagram, use the hashtag #WorldClass and visit Facebook.com/WorldClassCanada.

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