World Class Bothy Session - Aberdeen

World Class Cocktail Competition returns for 2026 and to celebrate, we’re bringing a special edition of the Explorers’ Bothy Sessions on the Scottish road in January! Discover World Class, its global community striving to challenge, create and share, and become GB’s Bartender of the Year 2026.

Three Cities, Three Guest Speakers, One Life Changing Cocktail Competition

Session 2-4pm, Open Social 4-6pm

Glasgow: 19th - 2pm - Sisis Rooftop

Advanced Cocktail Mastery with Marc McParland

7 Deadly Sins of Competitions with Stef Anderson

Aberdeen: 21st - 2pm - Ninety Nine

More Than a Feeling, Colour, Sound, Flavour with Ross Lawrie

7 Deadly Sins of Competitions with Stef Anderson

Edinburgh: 26th - 2pm - Johnnie Walker Experience

Unseen Network: Why Your Next Competition Is Your Best Career Move with Marissa Johnston

7 Deadly Sins of Competitions with Stef Anderson

From 4-6pm we will be hosting an open social to drop in, try inspirational serves, meet your community and ask questions on how to enter.

This year you’ll be competing with new challenges, new experiences and new prizes to be won, so get ready to become GB’s Bartender of the Year.

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