Rhum Clément Welcomes World's Top Bartenders to Habitation Clément for Grande Finale of Ti' Punch Cup 2018!

Ti' Punch Cup 2018 - The World Final!

Rhum Clement Ti' Punch

In celebration of the brand’s second bi-annual global cocktail competition, Clément Ti’ Punch Cup,   Rhum Clément, is proud to host bartenders from 14 countries in Martinique, among which include: The United States, Germany, China, and England.

Since being founded in 1887, Rhum Clément has conveyed the beauty and unique qualities of Martinique through its portfolio of world-class rhum agricole. The Ti’ Punch Cup is parallel to the brand’s mission and commemorates the island’s signature cocktail: Ti’ Punch!

"It has been simply amazing to see talented bartenders around the world be inspired by Rhum Clément for their cocktails and to watch them dance with our Martinican spirit and create their contemporary version of a Ti' Punch cocktail" remarks Audrey Bruisson, marketing director for Rhum Clément.

Audrey Bruisson, Marketing Director, Rhum Clement

Throughout 2017, bartenders from all over the world have shown great creativity and have added their personal flare to the iconic classic cocktail of the French Caribbean. Each regional competition rewarded the creator of the best contemporary Ti’ Punch cocktail, determined by a local panel of judges, the opportunity to visit Martinique and discover the world of Rhum Clément!  

From March 12th to March 16th the winners from each country’s national Ti’ Punch Cup will visit Martinique to discover Rhum Clement, as well as to compete in the Grande finale of the 2018 Ti’ Punch Cup to determine who will take home one of the more treasured trophies in the world of cocktails and bartending.

The Ti’ Punch Cup finale will take place March 14th at Habitation Clément in front of an international jury made up of some of the most notable members of the global spirits industry. Candidates will be challenged in three rounds. Contestants will be judged on their signature cocktail, their knowledge of rhum agricole, and the integration of Martinique’s heritage into the cocktail.

“It has been simply amazing to see talented bartenders around the world be inspired by Rhum Clément for their cocktails and to watch them dance with our Martinican spirit and create their contemporary version of a Ti’ Punch cocktail” remarks Audrey Bruisson, marketing director for Rhum Clément. "Once you have advanced to the global final in Martinique, all the bartenders are really winners! We have a fun competition planned that will be challenging and entertaining for everyone there.”

The grand winner of the 2018 Ti' Punch Cup will become a new ambassador of the Ti’ Punch and will hold the Ti’ Punch Cup trophy in their bar, made by one of GAAM's artists (Group of Artisans Martinique Art)

Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, China, Denmark, the United States, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Martinique, Netherlands, Switzerland, Vietnam… Who will bring home the title of Ti Punch Cup World Champion? Find out on March 14th!

Media Contact: 
Benjamin Jones 
Phone: 401-783-0300 
Email: ben.jones@spiribam.com

Source: Rhum Clement

About SPIRIBAM

Spiribam’s mission to bring the finest Caribbean rum to American shores dates back to 2005 when Rhum Clément was first introduced in the United States. The role of the company quickly evolved into an educational one focused on the advancement of Rhum Agricole from Martinique, and soon Spiribam introduced Rhum J.M to further support their endeavors. The company’s mission evolved into being a cabinet for premium rums and seeking out a variety of styles of premium rum of different origins. Eventually St. Lucia Distillers joined the portfolio, beginning with the re-launch of Chairman's Reserve followed by the introduction of Bounty Rum and Admiral Rodney. Soon after, Spiribam acquired Mauritius brands Arcane and Beach House, which are not yet available in North America. In 2021, Spiribam added Joseph Cartron Liqueurs from Burgundy, France, to the portfolio. Visit Spiribam at https://www.spiribam.com/ and follow at @spiribam.


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