Preview
Ignite the senses with a cocktail that packs a fiery punch, skilfully balancing smoky and spicy elements.
A bold, aromatic round: smoked ingredients, smoked glassware, chilli, warm spices, peated or mezcal bases. Judged on integration, with smoke and heat used as part of the drink’s structure rather than as a party trick.
Round 5 at a glance
- Date: Monday 6 December 2027
- Time: doors 5:00 PM, competition from 7:00 PM
- Venue: Melbourne, venue to be announced
- Tests: Intensity and control
Why this round
The most stage-friendly round of the season.
What the judges are looking for
- Integration of smoke and heat
- Aroma as a first impression
- Control of intensity
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.