Monkey Shoulder India Crowns Tanish Arora as the Ultimate Bartender Champion 2025

Monkey Shoulder India has crowned Tanish Arora from Cobbler & Crew, Pune as the Ultimate Bartender Champion 2025, following an electrifying finale in New Delhi that showcased the very best of India’s bartending talent.

Championship Highlights
- 8 city rounds, over 1,000 participants, and 20 finalists converged for the grand finale.
- The competition followed the Bartender Rumble format, testing:
- Knowledge of spirits
- Pouring precision
- Nosing and sensory skills
- Table service finesse
- Crafting the perfect serve

After five intense rounds, the top five finalists battled it out behind the bar, with Tanish emerging as the standout performer thanks to his creativity, agility, and stage presence.

Global Stage Awaits
Tanish will now represent India at the Regional Finale in Tokyo, held alongside the DMC World DJ Championship from October 10–12, 2025, giving Indian bartending talent a spotlight on the international stage.

Voices from the Event
- Kapila Sethi, Head of Marketing, William Grant & Sons India:
“Bartenders are not just service professionals but creators shaping the future of the category. UBC is our way of recognizing and nurturing this talent.”

- Pankaj Balachandran, Host of UBC 2025:
“This year’s UBC has been nothing short of extraordinary. Tanish’s win is a testament to the passion and skill in India’s bar community.”

This win not only celebrates Tanish’s mastery but also reflects the growing sophistication and global ambition of India’s cocktail culture.