Kelvin Oduntan represents Nigeria for Bartender of the Year at the World Class Global Competition

Kelvin Oduntan, World Class Nigeria Winner represented Nigeria at the just concluded World Class Global Competition in Berlin, Germany. The contest attracted 56 of the finest bartenders from across the world vying for the title of Bartender of the Year.

Known for his traditional style which he expresses through his fashion and mixology, Kelvin stayed true to his roots by delivering a truly Nigerian spin to the classic cocktail, Dutch Mule. Instead of the usual ginger beer, his recipe combined ginger-infused palm wine and lime juice with the meticulous sophistication of Ketel One Vodka. His serve was very well received by the audience in Berlin who kept coming back to experience the original Nigerian Mule.

Kelvin took on Berlin supported by a team consisting of Ikechukwu Agu, Brand Ambassador Diageo Reserve; Edi Emmanuel-Bala, Associate Director Diageo Reserve; Mobolaji Shobanjo, Diageo Reserve Sales & Activation Manager; Charles Okpaleke, Owner of Play Nightclub; Kamal Boustani, Owner SIP and Ali Halawi, Owner of Rhapsody Group.

Australia’s Orlando Marzo emerged as Bartender of the Year after a series of intense rounds that tested each bartender’s range of skills from ingenuity and presentation to flair and finesse.

Lorena Vasquez at the World Class Global Finals Berlin 2018

Orlando Marzo has been crowned the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2018 in the eclectic capital of Berlin. Orlando from Melbourne, Australia held his nerve to emerge victorious after a nail-biting ‘Cocktail Clash’ Grand Finale in Berlin’s iconic eWerk building. He will now travel the world as a Diageo representative and join a roll call of the industry’s finest, becoming the 10th member of the WORLD CLASS Hall of Fame. Orlando Marzo has been crowned the World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2018 in the eclectic capital of Berlin. Orlando from Melbourne, Australia held his nerve to emerge victorious after a nail-biting ‘Cocktail Clash’ Grand Finale in Berlin’s iconic eWerk building. He will now travel the world as a Diageo representative and join a roll call of the industry’s finest, becoming the 10th member of the WORLD CLASS Hall of Fame.

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