BAR NEWS: Why did you enter the SWISS BAR AWARDS back then?
Jason-Candid Knüsel: My bar manager and mentor at the time, Wolfgang Mayer, entered me.
Why do you recommend that others take part in the awards?
I generally recommend everyone to take part in many competitions. You get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. There is nothing to lose!
What tips do you have?
Stay yourself and above all have fun. Because if you don't have fun, no one will have fun.
What were the reactions like after the victory?
It was my first victory at a national cocktail competition. I was correspondingly euphoric, as were my family and friends. There was a lot of media presence afterwards, which led to many new contacts.
What does the award mean to you?
The award confirmed my hard work. After several top-3 finishes in big competitions, it was simply brilliant for me to bring this victory to Andermatt. As I started my job in London a few months later, the winner's trophy went with me to the UK.
