Six Asian countries were represented across 50 spirits categories, with 13 products winning medals.
The competition determines award-worthy products and has a particular focus on spirits produced in Asia.
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The rising Seoul bartender riffs off the Irish Coffee with DaVinci Gourmet Intense Hazelnut and Lychee in the mix.
Teeling Spirit of Dublin Irish Poitin.
Co-owner Kevin Chang on White Bar, Seoul’s first spot dedicated to clear spirits.
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The new Four Seasons bar that’s ageing its cocktails in baijiu vessels.
This made-in-Beijing sipper brings baijiu to tiki territory.
Most of our cocktail creations come with a balance of sour, bitter and sweet. Some add salty, but only a few try to utilise that satisfying fifth flavour category of umami, says Paul Mathew.
