Why choose Mister Negroni?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith over 35 competitions and awards under the belt Mister Negroni, also known as Yannick, is probably Belgium’s most experienced competition judge for cocktails and spirits. He’s trained in professional tasting methods (like BICAF) so he doesn’t need to rely on personal preference. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Elevate your competition or award program with an expert judging panel. I’m renowned for a rigorous and impartial approach to tasting. Utilizing professional tasting methods to meticulously evaluate cocktails, spirits, and wines based on criteria such as balance, intensity, complexity, and flavor longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unparalleled experience:<\/strong> With a track record of more than 35 competitions across 12 different countries<\/strong>, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every judging panel. Whether for small companies or world-leading brands, I’m just a call away!<\/p>\n\n\n\nImpeccable standards:<\/strong> My commitment to professionalism and integrity ensures that every evaluation is conducted with the utmost precision and fairness, maintaining the integrity of your competition and upholding the credibility of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlobal perspective:<\/strong> With experience spanning diverse markets and cultures, I offer a global perspective that enriches the judging process and celebrates the rich diversity of beverages from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nComprehensive services:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In addition to serving as judges, I offer a range of supplementary services to support brands and competitors in their quest for excellence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Competition setup:<\/strong> From crafting judging criteria to coordinating logistics, I provide expert guidance to brands looking to establish or enhance their own competitions, ensuring a seamless and successful event.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMedia engagement:<\/strong> Leverage my expertise and industry connections to generate buzz and excitement around your competition or brand. From journalist engagements to social media activations, I will help amplify your message and reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompetitor coaching:<\/strong> I empower competitors to showcase their skills and elevate their performance with personalized coaching and guidance. From competition tips and tricks to presentation skills, I equip competitors with the tools they need to succeed on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\nR\u00e9my Martin BTA25 Benelux Finals judging (Amsterdam)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nI had the pleasure of once again serving as a judge for an international cocktail competition. This marked the 37th… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nNikka Perfect Serve judging (Brussels)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nJapanse premium whisky brand Nikka hired me to judge their Perfect Serve Competition. It’s a bartending competition that’s focussed on… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nCointreau cocktail competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nAfter a kick-off party in Paris, Cointreau celebrated it\u2019s 170th birthday locally with a cocktail competition. Together with Paul Morel… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nThe Alchemist Experience international judging (6 countries)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nFor this amazing project I got to judge the local finals of 6 different countries, plus the global finals afterwards. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nLondon Gin Awards spirits judging (London)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nI was invited to be a judge for the London Gin awards, a spirits competition to crown the best gins… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nRead More: London Gin Awards spirits judging (London)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
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\n\n\nR\u00e9my Martin cocktail competition BENELUX finals judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nAfter judging the Belgian finals of this competition, I was also hired to judge the next round; the Benelux finals… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nRead More: R\u00e9my Martin cocktail competition BENELUX finals judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
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\n\n\nClairin Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nClairin is a little known style of spirit, but I absolutely love it! You could consider it as a type… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nRead More: Clairin Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
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\n\n\nTio Pepe Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nA few years after my first sherry cocktail competition judging, Spain’s most famous sherry brand asked me to judge be… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nRead More: Tio Pepe Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
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\n\n\nMoutai Baijiu Cocktail Competition judging (Ghent)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nI’m honored to be hired by the most valuable spirits company in the world, Kweichow Moutai, to judge their cocktail… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
Impeccable standards:<\/strong> My commitment to professionalism and integrity ensures that every evaluation is conducted with the utmost precision and fairness, maintaining the integrity of your competition and upholding the credibility of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global perspective:<\/strong> With experience spanning diverse markets and cultures, I offer a global perspective that enriches the judging process and celebrates the rich diversity of beverages from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to serving as judges, I offer a range of supplementary services to support brands and competitors in their quest for excellence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Competition setup:<\/strong> From crafting judging criteria to coordinating logistics, I provide expert guidance to brands looking to establish or enhance their own competitions, ensuring a seamless and successful event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Media engagement:<\/strong> Leverage my expertise and industry connections to generate buzz and excitement around your competition or brand. From journalist engagements to social media activations, I will help amplify your message and reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Competitor coaching:<\/strong> I empower competitors to showcase their skills and elevate their performance with personalized coaching and guidance. From competition tips and tricks to presentation skills, I equip competitors with the tools they need to succeed on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had the pleasure of once again serving as a judge for an international cocktail competition. This marked the 37th… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n Japanse premium whisky brand Nikka hired me to judge their Perfect Serve Competition. It’s a bartending competition that’s focussed on… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n After a kick-off party in Paris, Cointreau celebrated it\u2019s 170th birthday locally with a cocktail competition. Together with Paul Morel… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n For this amazing project I got to judge the local finals of 6 different countries, plus the global finals afterwards. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n I was invited to be a judge for the London Gin awards, a spirits competition to crown the best gins… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n After judging the Belgian finals of this competition, I was also hired to judge the next round; the Benelux finals… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n Clairin is a little known style of spirit, but I absolutely love it! You could consider it as a type… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n A few years after my first sherry cocktail competition judging, Spain’s most famous sherry brand asked me to judge be… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n I’m honored to be hired by the most valuable spirits company in the world, Kweichow Moutai, to judge their cocktail… <\/p><\/div>\n\n\nComprehensive services:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nExample cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\nR\u00e9my Martin BTA25 Benelux Finals judging (Amsterdam)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: R\u00e9my Martin BTA25 Benelux Finals judging (Amsterdam)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nNikka Perfect Serve judging (Brussels)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Nikka Perfect Serve judging (Brussels)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nCointreau cocktail competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Cointreau cocktail competition judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nThe Alchemist Experience international judging (6 countries)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: The Alchemist Experience international judging (6 countries)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nLondon Gin Awards spirits judging (London)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: London Gin Awards spirits judging (London)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nR\u00e9my Martin cocktail competition BENELUX finals judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: R\u00e9my Martin cocktail competition BENELUX finals judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nClairin Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Clairin Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nTio Pepe Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Tio Pepe Cocktail Competition judging (Antwerp)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n\n\nMoutai Baijiu Cocktail Competition judging (Ghent)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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