Tarek Alameddine, Kempinski Summerland’s top bartender talent, was recognized with the first prize at the ‘Ultimate Bartender Championship’ organized by Monkey Shoulder Whiskey this year in Lebanon.

Alameddine won all six challenges after competing with different talents from Lebanon on history of the brand, whole distillery, global knowledge, service, GP rounds and a speed challenge.

He will be flying to Athens in November to meet with all the high local and global Monkey Shoulder company management team to learn from their expertise.