Tales of the Cocktail has announced the Top 10 Finalists in their 2024 Spirited Awards, with Sydney-based Dean & Nancy on 22 at A by Adina Sydney, making the coveted list for the third consecutive time.
Dean & Nancy has earned a place among the Top 10 Best International Hotel Bar nominees, being the only Australian hotel bar to feature.
Sister venue Maybe Sammy was also named in the World’s Best Cocktail Menu category. At the same time, El Primo Sanchez has earned the Maybe Group a third Top 10 nomination in the Best New International Cocktail Bar category.
The 18th annual Spirited Awards celebrates global excellence in the drinks industry and recognises professionals, organisations, and establishments shaping the cocktail community.
Spirited Awards judges are a collection of respected bartenders, bar owners, educators, and writers from across the globe entrusted with this critical calling.
Drawing on their years of experience and knowledge of the current work being done locally, nationally, and internationally, the judges evaluate nominees from far and wide to ensure that the Spirited Awards represent the breadth and diversity of the global drinks industry.
“Once again, we are in awe of the impeccable global talent coming out of our industry, and this year’s Spirited Awards shortlist is no exception,” said Charlotte Voisey, Spirited Awards Overall and International Chair.
“We are so impressed by these nominees, their hard work and dedication to creating innovative and exceptional cocktails, and to improving the industry on a global level to provide extraordinary experiences and unmatched hospitality.”
The Top 10 Nominees have broken into International, U.S., Media & Writing, and Global categories, the winners of which will be celebrated this July at the Fillmore New Orleans. Spirited Awards Ceremony tickets.
