Preview
Whether it’s a classic noir or a sci-fi epic, let your imagination run wild as you create a drink that captures the essence of the silver screen.
Drinks inspired by film. Teams build a serve around a movie, genre, character or iconic scene. The brief rewards storytelling, theatrical presentation and a clear connection between concept and glass.
Round 1 at a glance
- Date: Monday 21 June 2027
- Time: doors 5:00 PM, competition from 7:00 PM
- Venue: Melbourne, venue to be announced
- Tests: Creativity
Why this round
A visually rich, instantly legible season opener: the audience gets the idea before the first pour.
What the judges are looking for
- Concept-to-glass coherence
- Theatre of the serve
- Originality of the reference
Tickets
- General Admission: $15 in advance, $25 at the door (limited door sales)
- Food & Drink Package: $400 per table of 5 ($80 per person), 6 tables per round
- Full Series Package: $120 per person for all eight rounds
Prices include GST. Book on Events & Tickets
How the night runs
All 12 teams compete in six head-to-head match-ups. Each match-up is an Individual match and a Team match, seven minutes each, scored on TASTE by a five-judge panel. The round also includes a Mystery Box element, judged on its own, with a bonus for the winner. Teams earn Championship points by their place on the night.