EL DORADO RUM ANNOUNCES GLOBAL COCKTAIL FINALS IN GUYANA Acclaimed Guyanese rum brand, El Dorado is set to host the finals of its first global cocktail competition in Guyana, home of El Dorado Rums

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, AUGUST 21, 2024 - El Dorado Rum, one of the world’s leading rum brands, is set to host the global finals of the inaugural El Dorado Rum Heritage Cocktail Competition, in Guyana from Tuesday, August 20 to Thursday, August 22.

The first round of the competition provided bartenders from US, UK, Ontario Canada, and Guyana, with the opportunity to capture their journey and interpretation of the brand's heritage, which dates to 1670. Following regional heats conducted in these countries, five outstanding finalists from the UK, US, Canada, and Guyana will compete in the global cocktail finals, showcasing their exceptional mixology skills and creativity with El Dorado Rum. These bartenders are Mike Dojcsak (Ontario, Canada), Flavio Francis (Georgetown, Guyana), Jonathan Sierra (Bristol, UK), Jamie Wolfe (California, USA) and Daniel Reiger (New York, USA).

The Finalists taking part in the Global Final were presented with an all-expense paid trip to Guyana to the renowned Diamond Distillery, home of El Dorado rum and the last remaining distillery in Guyana. The Global Final aims to provide finalists with an opportunity to be immersed in the Guyanese culture, lifestyle, and heritage, ahead of presenting their final creations in front of a panel of esteemed judges.

Mr. Komal Samaroo, Chairman of DDL, remarked, "The Global Cocktail Finals is a platform to celebrate not only the incredible talent of these bartenders but also the rich history and craftsmanship of Demerara Distillers and El Dorado rums that have been passed down for several generations.” He further expressed his appreciation to the participants, hoping they would carry a piece of Guyana’s vibrant cultural heritage back with them.

The Global Finals of the El Dorado Rum Heritage Cocktail Competition will be tasted and judged by renowned industry professionals Sandrae Lawrence, co-founder of award-winning publication The Cocktail Lovers, Sly Augustin from Trailer Happiness and Sharon Sue-Hang Baksh, Master Blender of Demerara Distillers Limited.