Calgary, here we come! MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition is here the first time, and we want you to be a part of it

CALGARY, July 10, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - After the qualifiers in May at Mango Shiva, twelve competitors were selected to compete in the main event on Monday, July 30^th at The Art Gallery of Calgary, in the gorgeous downtown Cultural District. The twelve finalists will go head-to-head, each creating an original cocktail for guests to sample, savour and decide their vote. A winner will be chosen in each of the following two categories: Public's Choice and Judge's Choice.

For the Public's Choice, ticketholders will be given twelve exclusive tastings of each libation, and vote for their favourite.  The Judge's Choice winner will be decided by the lucky panel of judges, and based on originality, presentation and taste.  Each winner will receive an all-expense-paid, three-day trip to Montreal, where they will showcase their talent, and an all-new drink at MadeWithLove™ Montreal edition to be held in December 2012.

This year's talented lineup of competitors:
Andy Britton - Trib Steakhouse   Andrew Gleason - Mango Shiva   Bryon King- Charcut     Colin Tait - Raw Bar     Emily Butt - Notable     Franz Swinton - Cube		Jimmy Nguyen - Cube Kenton Hrynyk - Brix & Morsel Nathan Head - Milk Tiger Rebecca Davis - Charcut Spenny Crosby - Anèjo & Liquid Dynamix Timo Salimaki - Living Room

Special showcases from:
MWL Quebec City 2012 Winner - Dominic Primard - Le Savini
Jeff Meyer - Maker's Mark Brand Ambassador
Steven B. Phipps - CPBA Alberta

Our esteemed panel of judges:
Jeff Meyer - Maker's Mark
Priya Shah - Campari America
Christina Mah - CPBA Alberta
Nishan Nepulongoda - MadeWithLove™

MadeWithLove™ is proud to work with the following exclusive sponsors:
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum
Campari
Canadian Club Whisky
Hendrick's Gin
Maker's Mark Bourbon
SKYY Vodka

Tickets:
Early Bird: $50 | Door: $60
Tickets can be purchased online here

Event Info:
Date: Monday, July 30^th, 2012 at 6pm
Location: The Art Gallery of Calgary, 117-8 Avenue Southwest

 

For media accreditation, interviews, images or more information:
Jessica Vachon
416-903-9639
[email protected]
www.enjoymadewithlove.com