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Lorenzo Antinori
Founder, Bar Leone
Founder, Bar Leone
Judging Panel
Judging Criteria
Each phase of the competition will have a distinct score criteria depending on what is needed for the elimination. For the entry phase, scoring criteria are as follows:
Incomparable Craftsmanship
Brand knowledge and storytelling (20%)
Understanding of The Macallan brand, the whisky, its heritage, and how well it is integrated into the storytelling and the final cocktail.
Technique (20%)
Assesses the bartender's skill and proficiency in employing diverse cocktail-making techniques and the efficiency of their processes.
Understanding of The Macallan brand, the whisky, its heritage, and how well it is integrated into the storytelling and the final cocktail.
Technique (20%)
Assesses the bartender's skill and proficiency in employing diverse cocktail-making techniques and the efficiency of their processes.
Creativity
Originality (20%)
Overall concept, focusing on the uniqueness of the cocktail design and ingredient selection, notably incorporating The Macallan creatively and distinctively.
Appearance (20%)
Assesses the cocktail's visual appeal and overall presentation, encompassing creativity in garnishes, choice of glassware, and the drink's aesthetic presentation.
Overall concept, focusing on the uniqueness of the cocktail design and ingredient selection, notably incorporating The Macallan creatively and distinctively.
Appearance (20%)
Assesses the cocktail's visual appeal and overall presentation, encompassing creativity in garnishes, choice of glassware, and the drink's aesthetic presentation.
Uncompromised Excellence
Taste (20%)
Evaluates the balance, flavour blend, and how well they align with the cocktail's theme or intended experience.
Evaluates the balance, flavour blend, and how well they align with the cocktail's theme or intended experience.
