Sorrento mixologist Jane Kaew-yod took home the Thailand's Best Bartender Award from the recent Diageo Reserve World Class 2018 Thailand Final, and has secured his seat to represent Thailand at the global round in Berlin in August.
Diageo Moët Hennessy (Thailand) recently organized Thailand’s biggest competition of local mixologists at Escape Bangkok @ EmQuartier. Endorsed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the competition was designed to set the standard for quality and expertise of personnel in the kingdom’s cocktail and bar scene and look for a talented bartender who will represent Thailand at World Class’s global competition.
Jane, this year's winner, declares, "I would like to thank World Class and everyone who has given me their support for the opportunity to prove myself. I practiced hard for this competition. The unique cocktail that’s won me the title is called “Wassana”, which means the scent of the rainy season. People might think that the rain has an adverse effect on fruits and other ingredients because it’s believed to dilute the taste. Actually, the rain gives something special to the roots, fruits and the trunks. I chose to use ingredients of the rainy season such as the Siam tulip flower that contains lingering rainwater and fresh bael fruit that’s known for its countless medicinal properties. I used Blue Label Reserve as part of the ingredients in creating this cocktail. I also used figs from the Royal Project. I got the inspiration from King Rama IX’s wisdom that stresses the use of things around us. Throw in my inventive cocktail-making technique and a bit of fun, and you’ve got the best cocktail in the right time. The drink is the result of my own way of developing a new drink.”