Johnnie Walker Ghana Celebrates Bartender Champion Survaiva Benjamin Donkor
Johnnie Walker Ghana recently hosted a prestigious tasting and immersion event to honor Survaiva Benjamin Donkor, the Africa Region’s champion of the Black Label Global Bartender Challenge.
Donkor, a talented Senior Bartender at Accra’s Tribeca Restaurant, will proudly represent Africa in Scotland during the Burns Night weekend in January 2025, which is the birthplace of Johnnie Walker.
The winning cocktail, called The Black Secret, is a delightful blend of Johnnie Walker Black Label, fresh lemon juice, activated charcoal syrup, crème de cassis, coconut liqueur, and fresh pineapple juice.
The Black Label Global Bartender Challenge serves as a platform to showcase the exceptional qualities of Johnnie Walker Black Label and to recognize the dedication of bartenders who support this award-winning Blended Scotch Whisky.
Survaiva’s victory in the African region not only highlights his commitment but also underlines Ghana’s thriving cocktail culture.
During the event in Accra, Yaa Amoah, the Marketing Manager for Spirit and RTDs (Ready to Drink) at Guinness Ghana, emphasized the significance of Survaiva’s achievement.
She expressed, “Winning the challenge for the Africa region is truly worth celebrating. Survaiva is the only African among a team of Global winners. He has demonstrated what it means to ‘Keep Walking’.”
Amoah continued by saying, “Johnnie Walker is committed to enhancing the skills of bartenders through the Diageo Bar Academy and other initiatives in Ghana. We raise a glass to Survaiva and his remarkable story.”
Mr. Donkor used the opportunity to extend his gratitude to the CEO of Tribeca for the continuous support and encouragement he has received throughout his nine-year career, culminating in his success at the challenge.
He also shared his aspiration to elevate his cocktail to an international brand that symbolizes African excellence.
George Otchere, the Brand Ambassador for Guinness Ghana, provided insight into the origins of Johnnie Walker Black Label, which was crafted over a century ago by the Walker family in response to the lackluster Scotch Whiskies of their time.
Otchere explained, “Johnnie Walker Black Label takes the very best whiskies from the Four Corners of Scotland to create a beautifully balanced liquid celebrated worldwide.”
The event not only celebrated Donkor’s success but also highlighted the innovation and potential within Ghana’s bartending community.
