Hospitality Leadership junior Louis Anjello Cheng and freshie Samantha Dominique Pineda of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management represented the University in a two-night whiskey competition from November 8-9, 2024 at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Cheng, mentored by Mr. Leonard Albao of Big Fuzz, emerged as the 2024 Whiskey Live Manila Champion with his drink 鈥淚kigai,鈥� a nod to the Japanese concept of finding one鈥檚 purpose. The championship bout required an original cocktail good for 50 servings that highlighted Nikka Coffey Gran Whiskey. The entries were judged based on: 1) must be savory; 2) must have a story; and 3) must adhere to zero-waste and sustainability principles.
