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Karan Dhanelia of Indore wins Bartender of the Year 2026 at Diageo India World Class finals
Karan Dhanelia from Indore won Bartender of the Year 2026 at the 12th Diageo India World Class finals in Gurgaon.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On March 27 and 28, 2026, at Le Meridien, Gurgaon, Karan Dhanelia of Atelier V, Indore, was crowned Bartender of the Year 2026 at the 12th Diageo India World Class finals.
Key specifics
- For the first time, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka competed on a single platform.
- The competition drew over 800 entries from across the subcontinent.
- The finale featured the top 21 bartenders.
- Karan Dhanelia also won the Speed Round and The Singleton 12 Sensory Sessions challenges.
- The Top 8 included strong representation from Tier 2 cities such as Indore and Jaipur.
Exam lens
Awards and appointments-style question, Le Meridien Gurgaon, 800 entries, 21 bartenders, India-Nepal-Sri Lanka platform — TNPSC may ask event venue, winner, and first-time regional format.