New edition with 6 stages and a national winner for the spirit that protects elephants
The Elephant Gin bartending competition is back, the spirit born in Germany and inspired by the magical land of Africa, which has always been committed to the protection of elephants. A new edition that broadens its horizons after the total acquisition by Compagnia dei Caribbean, becoming a National Competition this year and doubling the stages from north to south of Italy in search of the best mixology talents.
Until March 1st it will be possible for professional bartenders to register for the first two stages: Turin on March 13th and Catania on March 15th. The competition will then move to Florence and Bologna in April and then to Naples and Bari in June. For each of the six stages there is a pre-selection of a maximum of 15 candidates carried out by two experts in the Beverage sector.
The dates and locations
March 13 – Dash, Turin
15 March – Bohème Mixology Bar, Catania
11 April – Rasputin, Florence
12 April – Ruggine, Bologna
12 June – Terrazza Ramè, Naples
14 June – Variety, Bari
4 December – Percentolab, Milan
Further juries of experts will then proclaim a winner for each semi-final, thus forming a shortlist of 6 finalists who will compete for the national title on 4 December in Milan. The participants of each stage will have to face two heats:
FIRST ROUND: preparation in 7 minutes of the cocktail presented during the competition application phase;
SECOND ROUND: the best three of the first round will taste a mystery cocktail prepared by the Bar Manager of the location where the semi-final will take place. The competitors' task will be to discover which of the Elephant references and which other ingredients have been used and reproduce it as faithfully as possible.
The six winners (one per stage) will win a trip to Germany to Wittenburg with a visit to Elephant Gin distillery. At the Milanese final only one will triumph, winning a prize trip to Africa to discover the territory and the wild fauna protection projects of which Elephant Gin is an active promoter and supporter.
All the info to participate on the website Caribbean Company.
BETTER GIN, SAFER ELEPHANT
Elephant Gin is intended for all those with a sense of adventure. Handcrafted in Germany to high quality standards, each batch is distilled using 14 botanicals, which include rare African ingredients, giving a distinctive flavor profile to the gin. Elephant Gin founders Tessa and Robin Gerlach were inspired to create the range of handcrafted premium gins following their adventures in Africa. In 2013 they developed the award-winning Elephant London Dry Gin (45%) which uses rare African botanicals alongside artisanal production methods. Over the years, the portfolio has been enriched with the aromatic Elephant Sloe Gin (35%), the full-bodied Elephant Strength Gin (57%) and today with the fresh Elephant Orange Cocoa Gin (40%). The entire Elephant Gin product line is handcrafted in small batches, using traditional distillation methods with Arnold Holstein copper stills. The manual control of the production steps and the slow distillation ensure the intensity of the aromas and the highest quality. All bottles are custom made, with handwritten labels, sealed with natural cork and tied with string. The group also wants to give back to what inspired the birth of the brand in the first place. For this reason, Elephant Gin donates 15% of its profits to foundations for the protection of the African elephant, ensuring the conservation of African nature, so that future generations still have the opportunity to explore these wonderful landscapes. Attention to sustainability and social responsibility is reflected in all aspects of the company's work. Initiatives include reducing waste, researching innovative methods of waste disposal and also providing employment opportunities in South Africa.
Compagnia dei Caribbean SpA
Benefit Society, is a company born in Vidracco (TO). The portfolio mainly consists of 'Premium and 'Super Premium' products. Today, Compagnia dei Caribbean, whose true roots date back to 1995, is one of the most dynamic players on the market, with rapid and constant growth and a catalog made up of over 800 references imported exclusively into Italy, including some of the most trendy on the market, such as Rum Diplomático, always present in the Top 5 Trending and Best Selling Brands, Rum Plantation, also listed among the Top 5 Trending and Best Selling Brands and Gin Mare. Furthermore, Compagnia dei Caribbean has always been committed to the community and works to improve the environment. The choices of Compagnia dei Caribbean are based on the belief that loyalty, honesty and sharing of ethical values in the business world create wealth and added value for both the individual and society.
