Better late than never, here are the results from the 2020 edition of Bartenders’ Choice Awards. Being part of this jury, I think it’s more important than ever to support the industry.
Because of the current situation, all Bartenders’ Choice Awards winners were announced during a live-streamed gala, and it’s available here. Congratulations to everyone, and fingers crossed for a better 2021 – hope to see you all soon!
Sweden
Best cocktail bar: A Bar Called Gemma, Stockholm
Best bartender: Hampus Thunholm
Best cocktail menu: Häktet Vänster, Stockholm
Best signature cocktail: Thai Basil, Asian Post Office, Stockholm
Improver of the bar industry: Stockholms Bränneri
Norway
Best cocktail bar: Pier 42, Oslo
Best bartender: Slavomir Kytka
Best cocktail menu: Britannia Bar, Trondheim
Best signature cocktail: Claro Colada, Raus, Trondheim
Improver of the bar industry: Yunuz Yildiz
Denmark
Best cocktail bar: Gensyn, Copenhagen
Best bartender: Harry Bell
Best cocktail menu: Nimb, Copenhagen
Best signature cocktail: Made In China, Puss Puss, Copenhagen
Improver of the bar industry: Fanny Wandel
Finland
Best cocktail bar: Chihuahua Julep, Helsinki
Best bartender: Tony Klärck
Best cocktail menu: Delorean, Jyväskylä
Best signature cocktail: Opinion Colada, RØD, Helsinki
Improver of the bar industry: Maurico Allende
Iceland
Best cocktail bar: Jungle Cocktail Bar, Reykjavík
Best bartender: Bjartyr Daly
Best cocktail menu: Matbar, Reykjavík
Best signature cocktail: Block Rockin’ Beets, Jungle Cocktail Bar, Reykjavík
Improver of the bar industry: Friðbjörn Pálsson
Global
Best product: Empirical Spirits
Best publication: Difford’s Guide
Best social media account: Cocktails For You