Williams & Graham's Sean Kenyon walked away with the title, American Bartender of the Year, at the
2014 Spirited Awards, reported
NOLA Defender.
Excerpt:
After a week of drinking and promotions, Tales of the Cocktails presented their grand finale, the Spirited Awards, on Saturday night. The eighth annual awards ceremony was held in the Sheraton on Canal to crown winners in categories spanning from Bartender of the Year to Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer.
NOLA transplant and restauranteur, Jeff "Beach Bum" Berry was the only local finalist, and he represented well, taking home top honors for Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book.
Sean Kenyon of Denver was named American Bartender of the Year and NYC's The Dead Rabbit was named Best American Cocktail Bar.
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