ABOUT
The Plantation Rum Cup is the 2022 Bar Team competition open to EVERYONE working in a bar.
Just as a venue does with its people, Plantation Rum is about showcasing the unique terroirs of rums from all over the world – from the Caribbean to South America and the Asia Pacific – expressing each one's unique terroir, production methods and distillation methods. With his unique ‘savoir-faire’, master blender, Alexandre Gabriel, brings to light each signature style.
The Plantation Rum Cup is an all-inclusive competition extended to the whole team of a venue who creates or enhances the guests’ experience – as everyone knows, it’s not only the bartender that represents the venue.
The competition is divided into 3 key Phases:
THE JUDGING
THE GRAND FINAL
Please check the Key Rules & Timeline section for more information on the
entry requirement .
Rum is one of the most diverse spirits that exists. Each country or production zone is its own unique “terroir” with unique characteristics, a particular soil, traditional growing patterns, and specific techniques.
The same can be said for the teams of people in hospitality. Each individual flaunts their own signature styles, whether it be hosting, drink making, venue preparation, serving and more, using their expert know-how all leading to creating unique experiences for their guests; or as Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender of Plantation Rum calls it, their ‘savoir-faire’. This bodes the Plantation Rum Cup.
PARTICIPATING TERRITORIES
The competition is open to Australia & New Zealand bars and restaurants. One finalist team will be chosen from each territory.
Selected territories in Australia:
Queensland
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory
Victoria & Tasmania
South Australia & Northern Territory
Western Australia
Selected territories in New Zealand:
Auckland & surrounds
Wellington & surrounds
Queenstown, Christchurch & surrounds
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Minimum of two and maximum of three members each team
Any hospitality professional, including but not limited to: bartender, host, chef, barback, waiter
At least one bartender and one hospitality professional is needed per team
What's your savoir-faire?
Please check the Key Rules & Timeline section for more information on the
entry requirement .
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Compose your Bar Team: minimum of 2 people – 1 bartender and 1 hospitality professional – up to 3 team members
- Create your Plantation Signature Cocktail
- Register online
- Promote your Signature cocktail in-venue during the activation period.
Check out the KEY RULES & TIMELINE for additional information.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
For bartenders & hospitality professionals to be eligible to enter the Plantation Rum Cup:
(a.) They must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time that they enter the Competition
(b.) Competing Bar Team & Signature Cocktail must be registered between 2 June – 30 June
(c.) The Plantation Rum variant used in their cocktail must be available at the bar where they are employed and promoting their Signature Cocktail
(d.) The Plantation Signature Cocktail must be live, promoted, in-venue by 1 July
(e.) Venue teams must purchase a minimum of 2 cases of Plantation Rum from their local wholesaler during the activation period
Proof & Company – Plantation Rum distributor in Australia & New Zealand – will decide in its sole discretion whether the applications fulfil these entry requirements.
TIMELINE & INFORMATION
- Registration period: 2nd June to 30th June 2022 30th June is the last day to register and submit your Plantation Signature cocktail
- Plantation Rum cocktail campaign: 1st July to 8th August 2022
- Finalists announcement: 12th August 2022
- Grand Final & Bar Team winner announcement:
Monday 5th September during Sydney Bar Week
PLANTATION RUM PRODUCTS
Teams are able to choose any combination of Plantation Rums from the Bartender Classics or Signature Blends range
Below are the Plantation Rums that can be used - any Signature Blend offers bonus points
If any questions regarding the available Plantation rums, feel free to contact: info@plantationrumcup.com