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58 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } DECEMBER/JANUARY 2014/2015 { competitions } LAST YEAR, 300 BARTENDERS FROM over 14 countries competed for their chance to win the inaugural Diplomático World Tournament; this year, this bar- tenders'-choice rum brand has upped its ante, extending the competition reach to 28 countries including Romania, Mexico and Greece, putting hundreds of talented competitors to the test for their chance to nab the world title. A Diplomatic Affair THE DIPLOMÁTICO WORLD TOURNAMENT BRINGS THE WORLD'S BEST BARTENDERS TOGETHER OVER A FAVORITE RUM BY RACHEL BURKONS / PHOTOS BY DUSTIN DOWNING Nino Cuberlo is National Sales Manager and part-owner of Diplomático, which is imported by Domaine Select Wine Estates.