From 12 competitors, Reynolds’ impressed the judging panel - Roman Foltan of Artesian, William Grant & Sons family member and director of Prestige, Kirsten Grant Meikle and whisky expert, Mark Thomson – in the signature serve and quick fire buzzer round.
Mark Thomson said: “The simplicity of Ali’s Family Guy’s Tea serve was key to its success. His ingredients beautifully complemented the Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak to create a fresh, clean and light drink which is easily replicable in bars.”
Ali Reynolds wins £1,000 and a VIP trip to the Glenfiddich distillery.
Sarah Harding, senior brand manager for Glenfiddich, added: “We had a seriously impressive competition on our hands this year. The finalists were outstanding and the creations they served up were a wonderful example of the unique ways in which Glenfiddich can be used in the ever-experimental world of modern day cocktail making.”
Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2014 finalists:
Jamie Ireland, G&V Royal Mile Hotel, Edinburgh (wildcard entry)
Ernest Reid, Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Alex Palumbo, Plateau, London
Andrea Signanini, The Bar at The Dorchester, London
Dominic Willox, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
Henry Yates, The Boilermaker, Nottingham
Isabella Newman, The Earl, Bath
Steve Georgiou, Bourne and Hollingsworth, London
Keivan Nemati, The Zetter Townhouse, London
Alix Nardella, Dandelyan, London
Ali Reynolds, Hawksmoor Spitalfields, London
Michael Lynch, The Devil’s Advocate, Edinburgh
