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Manchester's
Jamie Stephenson has seen off contenders from around the globe to be
crowned Rémy Martin Bartender Style Master 2007. Following a
series of international heats in 13 different countries, 28 of the
world's finest bartenders united in Rémy Martin's headquarters
in Cognac on the 5th June to compete for the highly coveted industry title.
Rémy
Martin, distributed by Maxxium UK, is the market leader of superior
quality cognacs and thoroughly committed to celebrating and nurturing
excellence in the on-trade. Now in its third year, the prestigious
Bartender Style Masters challenges professionals worldwide to explore
and promote the versatility of Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac.
Each finalist
sat a written exam and was asked to demonstrate their understanding
and appreciation of the smooth complex flavours of Rémy Martin
VSOP by creating a simple mixed drink for mass on-trade use.
Bartenders were also asked to create a 'perfect serve' for a panel of
judges -which included last year's Style Master Champion from the
Netherlands Robert Schinkel - using Rémy Martin's XO. The
'perfect serve' had to be a rounded brand experience and therefore
had to stimulate and satisfy each of the five senses - taste, touch,
smell, sight and sound.
Talented
Stephenson walked away with the title and a 4,000 Euro cash prize
after impressing the judging panel with his extensive brand
knowledge, passion, and his tantalising mixed drink, Ode to Chiron -
an exquisite yet simple blend of Rémy Martin VSOP, freshly
pressed apple juice and Cream Soda.
Samuel Kingue
from the Netherlands was awarded 2nd prize and 3000 euros whilst Niko
Autti from Finland came third and walked away with a 2000 euros prize.
Brand
Ambassador Alex Quintin comments: "The Bartender Style
Masters both recognises and rewards superior talent in the industry
and encourages bartenders to explore the brand in innovative ways.
"The
Style Masters competition brings cognac to life, stylishly showcasing
its potential and judging by the phenomenal entries this year, I am
incredibly excited about the direction in which the category is
heading! Today, Remy Martin is number one in the world for quality
superior cognac using grapes exclusively from the heart of the cognac
region. This unique aromatic intensity is accentuated in Stephenson's
winning serve."
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