Máté Csatlós is one of the 10 barmixers of the world

Elite bartenders from around the world had the opportunity to compete in the 14th Annual International Finlandia Vodka Cup on Feb. 1, 2012 for a chance to win up to a total of $25,000. This year’s competition hosted 20 global bartenders – 19 chosen through online entries during qualifying competitions and the final bartender will be chosen by a consumer’s choice online voting. All 20 finalists traveled to Finland as special guests of Finlandia for a chance to be crowned the champion. The Hungarian winner is Máté Csatlós, who is now one of the best mixers of the world.

“The Finlandia Vodka Cup is a celebration of all that is best about the creativity and skill of bartending. By bringing the winning bartenders to Finland, we also are thanking bartenders everywhere for making Finlandia the success it is around the world,” says Neil Punwani, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director of Vodka at Brown-Forman. “This year, we are excited to give our consumers the opportunity to vote for the bartenders and drinks they love through digital tools such as Facebook. This year’s event truly connects the brand to our loyal consumers, brand ambassadors, and world-class bartenders as everyone gets a chance to participate.”