Jaipur. Monkey Shoulder, the premium blended malt Scotch whisky, concluded the Jaipur round of the 9th edition of the Ultimate Bartender Championship at Romeo Lane Jaipur, bringing together some of the city’s bartending talent for a high-energy showcase of skill, speed and craft. The Ultimate Bartender Championship is the India leg of Monkey Shoulder’s global World Ultimate Bartender Championship.
The Jaipur leg saw an on-ground participation of bartenders, who put their skills to the test across a series of challenges designed to assess the fundamentals that matter behind the bar. From pouring and nosing to industry knowledge, service and crafting the perfect serve, the competition focused on real-world bartending skills, precision and performance under pressure.
Hosted by Vidit Mantri, Brand Ambassador, Monkey Shoulder India, the Jaipur round culminated with Bhupendra Rana from Dupion emerging as the city finalist.
Bhupendra Rana will now advance to the India finale, where he will compete alongside finalists from the other city rounds.
Speaking about the India edition, Vidit Mantri, Brand Ambassador, Monkey Shoulder India, said: “With Jaipur joining the championship this year, we are opening the platform to more bartenders and giving them a chance to put their craft to the test. The city round is about recognising the preparation behind every confident serve, from product knowledge to precision under pressure. As we approach the India finale, we look forward to seeing Jaipur’s finalist build on this experience and bring his own strengths to the national stage.”
Speaking about the World Ultimate Bartender Championship Global Final, Joe Petch, Monkey Shoulder Global Brand Ambassador, said: “The journey from a city round to an international competition starts with a willingness to keep learning. Rounds like Jaipur give bartenders a clear goal to work towards and a chance to see how their skills measure up beyond their own bar. At the World Ultimate Bartender Championship Global Final, India’s representative will carry that experience forward, bringing their craft and personality to a shared global stage.”
The Ultimate Bartender Championship will conclude its city rounds in Guwahati on 4 November, with Guwahati, Chennai and Jaipur joining the championship as new cities in 2026. Finalists from across the country will come together for the India finale on 17–18 November, with the national winner earning the opportunity to represent India at the World Ultimate Bartender Championship Global Final in December.
