The prestigious World Class Singapore is making a triumphant return after a six-year hiatus, reigniting the city’s passion for exceptional mixology. Now in its 16th edition, the global bartending competition is back to challenge, inspire, and cultivate the finest bartending talents in Singapore.
The journey kicks off on 10 February 2025 at The Singapore EDITION Hotel with the World Class Launch Party, where Singapore’s best bartenders will battle for a spot in the coveted Top 42. Throughout a series of rigorous challenges, competitors will be whittled down to the Top 20, Top 10, and ultimately the Top 5. The champion, to be crowned at the World Class Singapore Finals in June, will go on to represent Singapore at the World Class Grand Finals in Toronto this September.
Contestants will showcase their mastery using a lineup of world-renowned spirits, including:
Beyond the competition, World Class Singapore will host an exclusive industry party, taking over two of The Singapore EDITION Hotel’s signature venues:
The World Class legacy has produced some of the world’s most celebrated bartenders, including:
World Class Singapore 2025 is set to push the boundaries of mixology, spotlighting the next generation of bartending talent. For more details, visit Diageo Bar Academy.
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