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Mr. Václav Vojíř of the Bugsy's cocktail bar in Prague,
Czech Republic was the first bartender to take The Bartenders' Travelling
Book. As a symbolic gesture, Mr. Adam Slavík, himself, handed the book to
him on World Cocktail Day (13th May 2009). Mr. Vojíř unexpectedly
baptized the book with molecules of the last drops of the most expensive drink
at the time - Manhattan Exclusive. The dignified ceremonial handover of the book
was witnessed by prominent Czech celebrities and stars - among them billionaire
and lyricist Mr. Michal Horáček and the Czech "Belmondo", Mr. Jiří Krampol. The
book was handed over to the first prominent bartender in the presence of ten
media representatives.
Mr. Václav Vojíř made the first personal entry and then personally went to Munich to pass the book to another distinguished bartender of his choice. The fascinating story then continued with the controversial German bartender, Mr. Charles Schumann of Schumann's Bar. An awardee for lifelong contribution to barkeeping, Mr. Schumann ranks among the icons and celebrities in the bartending world. It was his entry in the book which made it an international event.
The charismatic Charles Schumann then passed the book to top mixologist of the Slovak Republic, Mr. Stanislav Vadrna. This exceptional bartender wrote his entry in the book in a grand style as he stood behind the bar again after several years during a special night event called "The Bartenders' Travelling Book", which took place in Bratislava's famed Paparazzi Bar, where he had previously worked. His new cocktail called MASATAKA SWIZZLE, which was also consumed during this special night, was dedicated to the book.
After making an entry in the book, which he did in full view of the guests, Mr. Vadrna revealed that the next possessor of The Bartenders' Travelling Book would be his great barkeeping teacher - Mr. Kazuo Uyeda from Tokyo, Japan. Although he could have sent the book to the other side of the world by FedEx delivery service, Mr. Vadrna went to see his mentor in person. And so, the stirring story unfolded in a place with a different culture and mentality. The book received a personal secret entry by this outstanding Japanese expert-a proof that bartenders all over the world are bound by their love for the profession. Mr. Kazuo Uyeda wished the book to pass into the hands of distinguished Spanish mixologist, Mr. Javier de las Muelas, another bartender whizz of Dry Martini Bar in Barcelona. The Bartenders' Travelling Book is then back in Europe and the story continues.
The book still has 298 blank pages left and it will continue travelling across the world until it is completed. The book's contents will be kept strictly confidential during its journey. In every place it reaches, the book attracts strong publicity and attention.
Today, our eyes are set on Barcelona !
Mr. Václav Vojíř made the first personal entry and then personally went to Munich to pass the book to another distinguished bartender of his choice. The fascinating story then continued with the controversial German bartender, Mr. Charles Schumann of Schumann's Bar. An awardee for lifelong contribution to barkeeping, Mr. Schumann ranks among the icons and celebrities in the bartending world. It was his entry in the book which made it an international event.
The charismatic Charles Schumann then passed the book to top mixologist of the Slovak Republic, Mr. Stanislav Vadrna. This exceptional bartender wrote his entry in the book in a grand style as he stood behind the bar again after several years during a special night event called "The Bartenders' Travelling Book", which took place in Bratislava's famed Paparazzi Bar, where he had previously worked. His new cocktail called MASATAKA SWIZZLE, which was also consumed during this special night, was dedicated to the book.
After making an entry in the book, which he did in full view of the guests, Mr. Vadrna revealed that the next possessor of The Bartenders' Travelling Book would be his great barkeeping teacher - Mr. Kazuo Uyeda from Tokyo, Japan. Although he could have sent the book to the other side of the world by FedEx delivery service, Mr. Vadrna went to see his mentor in person. And so, the stirring story unfolded in a place with a different culture and mentality. The book received a personal secret entry by this outstanding Japanese expert-a proof that bartenders all over the world are bound by their love for the profession. Mr. Kazuo Uyeda wished the book to pass into the hands of distinguished Spanish mixologist, Mr. Javier de las Muelas, another bartender whizz of Dry Martini Bar in Barcelona. The Bartenders' Travelling Book is then back in Europe and the story continues.
The book still has 298 blank pages left and it will continue travelling across the world until it is completed. The book's contents will be kept strictly confidential during its journey. In every place it reaches, the book attracts strong publicity and attention.
Today, our eyes are set on Barcelona !