GALLERY: Appleton’s ‘On The Rum’ bartender competition brings flavour and flair
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Kemar Atkinson of The Summit House, winner of the Appleton Estate On The Rum Bartenders’ Competition, posing with his winning trophy. (Photo: Contributed)
The Appleton Estate ‘On The Rum Bartenders’ competition stirred ingenuity and sportsmanship across Jamaica, with talented mixologists from multiple parishes showcasing their most innovative and flavour-packed cocktail creations.
Designed to spotlight the quality and versatility of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum’s award-winning range, the competition also celebrated the artistry and creativity within the island’s vibrant mixology community.
After weeks of spirited competition, the winners were officially announced last Monday (July 28) in New Kingston. The initiative served as a dynamic platform to engage bartenders, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible behind the bar and encouraging bold, imaginative craftsmanship.
Here are a few highlights:
Kemar McCalla was all smiles for the camera as he was awarded with his second-place trophy in the Appleton Estate On The Rum Bartenders’ Competition. (Photo: Contributed)
Third-place winner and only female to have been placed in the top three of the Appleton Estate On The Rum Bartending Competition, Shannamar Smith from The Ultimate Dining in Mandeville. (Photo: Contributed)
From left, Simone Michelle, Appleton Estate On The Rum Bartending Competition Judge, Simone Foster, Brand Experience Manager at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, and Feli Wong, content creator, all cozied up to share lens at the winners’ announcement ceremony for the activity. (Photo: Contributed)
Anthea Callam, Sales Representative at J. Wray & Nephew Limited, enjoying her Estate Daiquiri at the Appleton Estate On the Rum Bartenders’ Competition ceremony on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Photo: Contributed)
Simone Michelle, principal at misimbeachbabe swim and aCreativHaus, in addition to a content creator partner of Appleton Estate, could not miss the winners announcement at the Appleton Estate On the Rum Bartenders’ Competition on Monday July 28 at 23 Dominica Drive. (Photo: Contributed)
Feli Wong, founder of FFORM Lifestyle and content creator, rocked a high-waist jeans pants with a white long sleeved cropped-top shirt at the Appleton Estate On the Rum Bartenders’ Competition announcement ceremony on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 23 Dominica Drive. (Photo: Contributed)
Simone Michelle – principal at misimbeachbabe swim & aCreativHaus, and of the judging quartet of the Appleton Estate On The Rum Bartending Competition, along with 1/4 judge of the bartender competition and seasoned AE content creator (left) and Feli Wong, founder of FFORM Lifestyle, both enjoying their personality mixes at the Appleton Estate On the Rum Bartenders’ Competition announcement ceremony on Monday July 28 at 23 Dominica Drive. (Photo: Contributed)
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