The Reid Global Cocktail Competition, 2024
Cardrona Distillery's second Global Cocktail Competition extends to the US market and promises the trip of a lifetime to 12 contestants from NZ, the UK and USA.
The Reid Global Cocktail Competition is designed to celebrate their single malt vodka, compelling storytelling and exceptional creativity for bartenders. A competition in four rounds celebrating the decadent single malt vodka that captures the essence of the Cardrona Valley is now open for entries.
12 finalists from all three markets will spend a week experiencing the trip of a lifetime and all Cardrona Valley has to offer in October this year, an experience not to be missed.
Here’s the full run-down:
Round One - Online entries, February 1st - March 29th 2024
Enter your cocktail using the entry form linked below
This round is judged blind offline - so by all means, talk about the comp online but don’t reveal your competition entry cocktail
Round One Judging - March 29th - April 19th 2024
Round Two - Social Media, April 22nd - May 29th 2024
The social media round - share your drink online and refer to the guidelines
This round is entirely scored based on your engagement online so generate the buzz
Round Three - Regional Finals, July 8th - September 9th 2024
Finalists will be announced prior to Round Three commencing
Edinburgh – July 8, 2024London – July 15, 2024
New York City – July 29, 2024
Chicago – August 5, 2024
Los Angeles – August 12, 2024
Auckland – August 19, 2024
Wellington – August 26, 2024
Christchurch – September 2, 2024
Queenstown – September 9, 2024
Round Four - Grand Final, October 14th - October 19th 2024, New Zealand
Here’s where you start:
— You must enter the competition using this entry form.
— Your cocktail must contain at least 25ml of The Reid Single Malt Vodka.
— You may use any ingredients you’d like, but please keep in mind that should you qualify for the grand final competition in New Zealand you will be responsible for supplying all ingredients to make your recipe (except for shaking ice and The Reid Single Malt Vodka, which will be supplied for you).