Meet Your Maker Series
17 Hands Restaurant Bar, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Distilled: Educational Series | ||
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1:00PM at 17 Hands Restaurant and Bar | Truffles, Tequila & A Splash of Fruit Presented by Amin Torfi from Azuñia Tequila |
Join Azuñia Tequila who has partnered with San Diego’s only Andrea’s Truffles to create a special chocolate blend using Azuñia’s expressions. While you indulge some amazing delights, they’ll discuss the Agave spirit and why they are one of the last true Estate Brands in Tequila Making. |
2:00PM at 17 Hands Restaurant and Bar | Girl Scout Cookies & Award Winning Spirits Presented by Alley 6 Co-founder & Head Distiller, Jason Jorgensen |
Alley 6 is truly a small batch craft distillery delivering premium spirits using traditional distilling techniques at their distillery in Healdsburg, California. Come Meet the Maker, Jason Jorgensen and experience this fun Girl Scout Cookie and spirits pairing as you learn their method to their madness. |
3:00PM at 17 Hands Restaurant and Bar | Saving the World is Worth a Shot Presented by Sam Chereskin of Misadventure & Co. |
Misadventure & Co. is the first distillery in the world to turn excess baked goods from food banks into award winning spirits. Learn how sustainability tastes great as you sip on vodka cocktails made from baguettes, bagels, donuts, pies, and sheet cakes with Domaine-Sante wine grape nectars. Hors d’oeuvres to be provided by Kitchens for Good. |
4:00PM at 17 Hands Restaurant and Bar | Venus + Tonic Flight Presented by Sean Venus, Venus Spirits Founder & Distiller |
Enjoy three versions of the classic Gin & Tonic made with gold medal spirits from this Santa Cruz, CA Distillery. Founder and distiller Sean Venus will share a closer look at the process behind Gin Blend No. 01, Gin Blend No. 02 and Aquavit while you sip along in this fun and educational presentation. |
Distilled: Cocktail Competition
Paddock Stage, 1:00PM – 4:30PM
The Distilled Cocktail Competition is put on in collaboration by the San Diego United States Bartenders Guild. Cocktails will be judged according to USBG rules and regulations. This competition is designed to celebrate San Diego’s distinguished craft cocktail culture and recognize some San Diego’s best cocktail bars. The Competition Award Ceremony takes place on the Paddock Stage at 4:45PM.Meet the Cocktail Competition Bartenders
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Evgeny Anisimov
Park Lounge @ Park Hyatt Aviara -
Jade Boyd
Kettner Exchange -
Andrew Cordero
Noble Experiment -
Carlo MJ Devoti
George’s at the Cove -
Zana Geddes
Born and Raised -
Josue Gonzalez
Sycamore Den -
Owen Ingalls
Kettner Exchange -
Viengsavanh Kittikoune
Cutwater Spirits -
Seth Marquez
Campfire -
Ivan Moreno
The Lion’s Share -
DJ Mull
Coin-Op Gaslamp -
Sam Peters
George’s Level2 -
Laura Price
Cutwater Spirits -
Cole Shepherd
George’s Level2 -
Nick Sinutko
Iris Food and Spirits -
Jessica Stewart
URBN North Park -
David Tye
Crab Hut -
Fernando Villalobos
Oryx Capital/Nortico Speakeasy -
Jennifer Welch
Born and Raised -
Joree Wetherly
Bivuaoc Cidery
Meet Our Cocktail Competition Judges
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Candice Woo
Founding Editor, Eater San Diego
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Blair Marano
SD Bartenders Guild Member -
Reza Esmaili
Western Regional USBG President -
Jake Inez
2017 Distilled Cocktail Competition Champion -
Stephen Kurpinsky
Distilled Cocktail Competition Host
SD Bartenders Guild President