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USBG PRESENTS WORLD CLASS SPONSORED BY DIAGEO CROWNED NIC WALLACE AS THE 2025 U.S. BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
The thirteenth season of the United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) Presents World Class Sponsored By Diageo has named Nic Wallace as the 2025 U.S. Bartender of the Year. Hosted in Atlanta, GA, Nic Wallce of Darien, GA was crowned as the winner after a three-day, five-part challenge competition showcasing the best in class cocktail craftsmanship. The acclaimed competition brought the country's Top 30 Competitors to test their bartending skills, agility and creativity. Nic Wallace impressed judge
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