Spirit Essence, the magic continues

Spirit Essence, the magic continues

The revolution that shakes the bars returns, anywhere is passing by around the cities of our country. Spirit Essence progresses, and you can already feel that it is going to leave a big mark. This year the second edition of the contest has managed to reunite with great companies of distillates, that next to the competitors will break the schemes of the cocktails competitions. And they are getting it: the contest develops and the level is very high. Each semifinal includes a total of six tests, which must be faced by the six members of each team according to their specialty, and the guidelines of their captain. For example, bartenders, sommeliers and baristas have to make two classic cocktails of the 50 pre-established ones in six minutes, or explain in eight minutes several products of the ten that contain the mysterious “black box”. But no matter how difficult the tests are, these champions are not afraid of anything and conquer the scenarios with an unstoppable passion.

Competitiveness: a concept questioned and restated by the new generation

This is still a contest, a competition. But the pressure of impossible times and the desire to win no longer goes through the old paradigm of “I want to be number 1”. Far from opening factions and fighting to stand out, the teams are demonstrating a dazzling attitude and an admirable companionship. Groups of young professionals who call themselves “La Piña”, and show up to participate in all the same dresses. Complicity, camaraderie, and a joy in the environment that is definitely leaving its mark. The boys work on surprising and entertaining presentations, with a scene on stage that includes stories, native costumes, music, and the craziest ideas, with a cocktail in a show. Color, taste, culture and of course a great sense of humor.

The mixture makes the strength and talent the difference

Exciting days that conclude with the hard task of the judges – me among them – to score countless cocktails among which it is very difficult to decide. Moments that teach us that the goal is not only to get there, to get the glory and the prize; but everything that we are finding in this way of learning and harmony. I keep to myself their smiles, their energy, their professionalism, and their indisputable art to transform a cocktail into a whole party. Unforgettable.

How does this continue?

The winning teams in the semifinals of Alicante, Madrid, and Barcelona, will be those who will meet on September 26 for the Grand Final of Barcelona. The occasion in which the judges will have to decide who gets the glory of this second edition of the Spirit Essence platform, and the 15,000 euros of the prize. Thanks to all the participants of this experience. There are many people working to make this possible: the organization, the audiovisual team, photographers, the judges, and also the presenters who know very well how to encourage the public so that they do not lose their energy. We can not wait to see how the next pieces of the game move. After all, this is a game and, even though the kids take it very seriously, it shows that they have a great time and enjoy themselves in the process. That’s what my dear boys this is about, that’s what it’s about …

Xavi Iglesias

“We all do the restaurant, and we all do as clients”

 

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