#lobmeyrident by @mischertraxler.studio at Rotterdam

#Repost @m_v_bruggen
World Class 2026 is officially over for me on the competition side.

After a couple of intense days in Rotterdam, congratulations to @yanniks_ for taking home the title and representing Austria this year. Well deserved!
It was more than a pleasure to share my drinks with the judges across all three challenges.

⚓ Johnnie Walker Black Label – Port of Rotterdam Challenge
I took a risk with a combination of lobster distillate and sea buckthorn, presenting it to @chloemerz and @timdphilips .

🫖 Singleton Simplexi-Tea Challenge
A cocktail built around Earl Grey tea, milk, shortbread cookies, and Singleton 12, presented to @eleninikoloulia and @dennistamse .

🍸 Ketel One Market Challenge
Probably the most fun—and definitely the most chaotic—challenge, where I presented my Martini twist to @tessposthumus and @felice_spiritssommelier .

A huge thank you to everyone who supported me throughout every stage of this year’s World Class journey.
Special thanks to @charles_tanq (aka Mr. Wild Toucan) and @vera.diageo for being our incredible chaperones and helping us prepare for the finals, both before we arrived and throughout the competition.
To our bar captain @michael.john.s —thank you for being there before every presentation, helping me settle my nerves and step onto that stage with confidence.
And finally, thank you to the entire team at @doublescotch_ and @barrie_scotch for organizing such an unforgettable experience. And to the @lobmeyr Glassware Manufaktur in Vienna for sponsoring me with beautiful glassware (slide 2).

Next year, I’ll definitely be back. Winning is always the goal, but the real prize is everything that comes with the journey: meeting new friends, learning from each other, pushing yourself, and spending time with like-minded people who share the same passion.
See you at World Class 2027.

Instead of horses this weekend we can see horsepower under the #lobmeyrchandeliers of the @spanischehofreitschule
@aurum.magbook invited us to be part of this glamourous presentation.

Let us know, if you are interested to visit.

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