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What an incredible evening last night. Thank you to everyone that attended the live event and congrats to the winners. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is a recap of all the winners.
Booze Bunny (voiced by Paul Dorset) and Nick Britsky opening the night – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best Whiskey Program – The Sugar House
Best Wine Program – The Royce
Ping Ho, owner of The Royce, accepting the Golden Jigger for the Best Wine Program – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best High Volume Bar – The Skip
Best Beer Program – One-Eyed Betty’s
Killer drinks at the Willis Show Bart made for an elegant backdrop of the evening. Big Thanks to David, Sean and the whole Willis Team. – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best Beverage Rep – Laura O’Reilly
Best Cicerone – Zach Typinski
Great turn-out from the industry. Jason Leinart, Shelby Minnix and Jake Darmofal show off the Golden Jigger Award – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best International or National Brand Launch – Glennfiddich Fire & Cane
Best Michigan Brand Launch – Norden Aquavit
Best speech of the night goes to Robyn Cleveland who won Best Michigan Brand Launch for Norden Aquavit – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best Beverage Event – Detroit Cocktail Classic
Best Retail Venue – Kako’s Market
Booze Bunny (Paul Dorset) working the crowd and asking “What do the Golden Jigger’s mean to you?” – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best Sommelier – Liz Martinez
Distillery of the Year – Long Road Distillers
Best Craft Bar – The Standby
Brent Foster of The Skip and Standby accepted awards for both wins (Best Craft Cocktail and Best High Volume Bar) – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Best Bartender – Will Lee
Will Lee won Best Bartender award but thought the light was too bright – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
What a great event. Should we do it again next year?
Golden Jigger Award, Envelope and Pin ready to be awarded. – photo www.kelainephoto.com / @kelaninephoto
Nick is a cocktail enthusiast from Royal Oak, Michigan. His passion started in college by converting his loft into a tiki bar and equipping it with a selection of tools, glassware and liquors that rivaled most local bars. He currently spends his time researching uncommon and forgotten drinks, reading bartending books and building his ever expanding selection of bitters.
