Hennessy proudly announces the return of Hennessy MyWay 2026, the sixth edition of its global cocktail competition, inviting bartenders across Indonesia to showcase their creativity, craftsmanship and purpose on an international stage. Through this initiative, Hennessy Indonesia continues its commitment to supporting a new generation of bartending talents who will represent the country at the Global Finals in France. More than just a competition, Hennessy MyWay serves as a platform that encourages bartenders to redefine cocktail artistry through sustainability, storytelling and ritual-driven experiences.
Indonesia continues to strengthen its reputation within the global mixology scene. In 2023, Rizky Ramdhani Razak achieved international recognition as Global Top 3 and received the Most Sustainable Award. In 2024, I Gusti Putu Agus Giri Asta secured a place in the Global Top 3 and won the Best Service Ritual Award. Most recently, Arya Dharmayasa earned the title of Regional Winner, further highlighting Indonesia’s growing influence in the global bartending community.
To launch this year’s edition, Hennessy Indonesia is holding a series of pre-event activations across Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang and Bali. Each city hosts a masterclass and guest shift session on the same day, aimed at educating and engaging the local bartending community. The masterclasses provide insights into the competition process, judging criteria and submission requirements, while the guest shifts celebrate Hennessy’s cocktail culture through interactive experiences.
The masterclass sessions are supported by previous Hennessy MyWay winners, who share their personal journeys, creative approaches and experiences from competing on the global stage, offering inspiration and practical guidance for future participants.
Road to Hennessy MyWay 2026
The following roadshow sessions have taken place across Indonesia:
● Jakarta — Dualism (8 April 2026)
● Bandung — BSMT (17 April 2026)
● Semarang — Zeru, Padma Hotel (24 April 2026)
● Bali — The Shady Pig Berawa (26 April 2026)
Each session is open to bartenders interested in learning more about the competition and participation process.
Competition Timeline
● Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
● Top 10 Indonesia Announcement: 1 June 2026
● Physical Judging Period: 15 June 2026 onwards
● Top 5 Announcement: 15 July 2026
● National Final: 13 August 2026
● Global Final: October 2026, France
The competition begins with an open call for submissions, where bartenders are invited to present an original cocktail along with a video showcasing its ritual serve. Entries will be judged based on sustainability, drinkability, ritual presentation, product knowledge and overall execution. Finalists will advance through several stages before one bartender is selected at the National Final to represent Indonesia at the Global Final in France.
Hennessy MyWay continues to celebrate creativity, individuality and conscious craftsmanship. Through this platform, Hennessy encourages bartenders across Indonesia to share their stories, push creative boundaries and elevate their craft.
For more information and registration, please visit their website.
