ARCHIE ROSE WHITE CANE RUM RIFF: FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

by Bars & Clubs May 6, 2025

With over 100 entries from bartenders across Australia, finalists for Archie Rose’s White Cane Rum Riff have been announced.

This high-energy neighbourhood cocktail competition is all about celebrating Australian spirits and the incredible talent behind the drinks, with contestants challenged to put their own creative spin on classic cocktails using Archie Rose White Cane, the latest release in their Fundamental Spirits range.

The result? A lineup of uniquely crafted drinks that celebrate innovation and Australia’s deep-rooted rum heritage.

Regional finals will take place across Australia throughout May and June, where an expert panel of judges will determine the champions, each walking away with a $500 cash prize.

Hospitality professionals and cocktail lovers alike are invited to come show their support and witness the action live at each regional final. There’ll be a White Cane drink on arrival, a specially curated White Cane cocktail list, and tasty nibbles to keep you fueled while you cheer on your local bartenders.

Register your attendance here to receive a complimentary drink on arrival.

REGIONAL FINALISTS

NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney CBD

Finalists:

● Nance Liong, PS40

● Leslie Verrell, The Baxter Inn

● Thomas Joseph – Bar Tilda

● Joey Ghigone, Old Mate’s Place

● Jae Yeol Choi – Soul Dining

Sydney Suburbs & Newcastle

Finalists:

● Ben Ingall, Lottie

● Jono Carr, Chuck & Son’s

● Liam Curry, Blue Kahuna’s (Newcastle)

● Antonio Bettio, Grappa Bar & Restaurant

● Nat Young, The Roosevelt

Canberra & Wollongong

Finalists:

● Gus Burns, Volstead Repeal

● Hamish Piper, 11e Cave

● Sean Miller, Bar Rochford

● Zachary Scoble, Breakout Bar

● Samuel Sharma – Scoundrel’s Rest

VICTORIA

Finalists:

● Navarre Fenwick, Black Pearl

● Max Allison, Good Measure

● Thanet Thongloi, Longrain

● Tamim Siddique, Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters

● Joshua Kevin Pahl, Bar Bellamy

● Arnika Keenan, Black Kite Commune

● Indigo Vandenberg Dodt, Piano Bar Geelong

● Janet Hunter, Bomba Bar

QUEENSLAND

Finalists:

● Tuncer Tokmak, Boston Shaker Bar

● Charlie Hunter, Dark Blue

● Adam Cunningham, Frogs Hollow Saloon

● Zane Hughes, The Gresham

● Chelsea Joynson, Death & Taxes

● Max Murakami, Death and Taxes

● Bri Reilly, WAT Den

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Finalists:

● Jac Landmark, Bar Love

● Tsang Jin Hau Jonathan, W Churchill

● Mikayla (Mikky) Foote, Palace Arcade Victoria Park

● Cassi Garrett, Edward & Idas

● Jeremy Riche, Volare Bar

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