Just got back in the house after a civilised night of revelry to celebrate Scott & Dean's night of triumph at the National bartenders competition held at LA Groups Academy earlier. Scott & Dean whitewashed the competition to place 1st and 3rd respectively and make their adopted Pappy proud.
Since taking on the task at Blythswood, I havent had much time to partake in cocktail competitions, so Ive had to rely on my boys turning out in strength, and so far they have been amazing. Dean set the standard by winning the Havana Club Grand Prix in Scotland followed by Scott winning a regional heat of a UKBG judged Akvinta Vodka comp earlier in the year.
I got a lot of pats on the back tonight from bartenders but the truth is the boys done this on their own. Truth be told, Ive had little time to spend with them since opening, so anything they might have learned from me, was done so off of their own back by watching me. Whatever they did, I'll be honest and say its got little to do with me, and more about their own passion and commitment than the bad habits I have !
Im really proud of the boys and hope they keep this standard up, the feedback and positives we get from the bar are 95% related to their service and their drinks.
Im just the guy who has the drinks in the paper, their the guys that do the graft.
Everyday, they are the guys who push me to take the bar to the next level, they're the guys that are demanding hand cut ice, they are the guys that are pushing the operation of it.
Im proud of them, and like I tell them all the time, nothing is acheived without them.
Dean, Scott....Congratulations guys, you are my inspiration. Xx
Mal
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