向調酒行業致敬: 紐奧良Tales of the Cocktail盛會

自2002年創立以來，Tales of the Cocktail（TOTC）已從新奧爾良歷史雞尾酒酒吧的年度步行導覽活動，成長為全球首屈一指的雞尾酒節。

每年7月，來自世界各地的酒吧與烈酒業專業人士齊聚新奧爾良，參加為期一週的研討會、品酒、交流活動及特殊盛事。無論您是調酒師、蒸餾師、雞尾酒愛好者或其他烈酒專業人士，TOTC都提供了數百個專為行業人士設計的機會，是新創意、產品和技術的交流平台。

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation的使命

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation是一個國際性的非營利組織，致力於教育、推動及支持全球飲料行業的成長。活動不僅迎接各種雞尾酒愛好者，更重要的是，專注於為專業人士提供一個學習與成長的平台。2023年，出席者中47%為回訪嘉賓，53%則是首次參加，顯示出活動不斷吸引新舊成員共同參與。

Spirited Awards®—表揚卓越的年度獎項

自2007年成立以來，Spirited Awards®已成為業界備受推崇的獎項，每年在Tales of the Cocktail大會上頒發，表揚飲品行業的優秀專業人士、產品和機構。2024年主題為「Inspire」，旨在強調分享創意與能量的重要性。各國的獲獎者皆經由超過250位行業專家精心挑選，從全球範疇中脫穎而出，榮獲最佳酒吧、最佳雞尾酒單等榮譽。

體驗Tales of the Cocktail：酒迷的年度盛會

每年7月，Tales of the Cocktail活動讓新奧爾良在炎熱夏季成為世界級酒吧專業人士的聚集地，主場設於麗思卡爾頓酒店。該活動對城市的經濟影響顯著，2023年帶來了2400萬美元的經濟效益，並提升新奧爾良在雞尾酒世界中的地位。

多元活動盡在Tales of the Cocktail

今年的Tales of the Cocktail活動更增加了雞尾酒愛好者的參與機會，從口味品鑑到主題導覽活動應有盡有。活動首日的Speed Rack競賽是一項年度女性調酒師的計時比賽，門票收益用於乳癌研究。接著，品鑑室成為各大烈酒品牌展示新酒款的場所，日票售價為45美元。新奧爾良著名的「雞尾酒導覽」活動，包括各種有趣主題的行程，票價為65美元。

Spirited Dinners—餐酒配對晚宴

在Tales of the Cocktail期間，眾多餐廳會舉辦「Spirited Dinners」，這些晚宴搭配特色雞尾酒，讓賓客品味頂尖調酒藝術。例如，Palm & Pine將舉辦Tequila Fortaleza的四道菜品酒晚宴，而The Bower則邀請來自舊金山True Laurel的客座調酒師，與意大利烈酒品牌Luxardo攜手呈現特別晚宴。

Pig & Punch：為公益而乾杯

活動的最後一天是廣受歡迎的Pig & Punch公益派對，由來自舊金山的Bon Vivants團隊主辦，活動所得將捐贈給當地公益機構。今年活動將在Broadside舉行，門票售價40美元，現場將提供由Rebirth Brass Band演奏的音樂、Hogs for the Cause團隊提供的美食及豐富飲品。

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation不僅是一場雞尾酒盛會，更是推動全球飲品行業成長的關鍵力量。無論您是專業人士還是雞尾酒愛好者，TOTC都將帶來深刻的行業洞見與無與倫比的體驗，讓這座城市在酷暑中充滿生機。想了解更多活動詳情或購票資訊，請造訪 talesofthecocktail.org。

2024 Spirited Awards® Winners:

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The House of Lustau

• Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Danil Nevsky

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by PATR​​ÓN Tequila

• ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin 

• BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare 

• Danico — Paris, France

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China

 

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

• Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented Jameson Irish Whiskey 

• Alex Jump

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 

• Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

• Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal

• Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

• Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 

• Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Superbueno — New York, NY

 

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• The Cocktail Lovers

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Bartender at Large

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• “A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin

 

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 

• YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons

• Hidetsugu Ueno

Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Café Pacifico — London, UK

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• The Buena Vista — San Francisco, CA

Tales Visionary Award Presented by Johnnie Walker

• Colin Asare-Appiah

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia