Martin Lange

Name: Martin Ignacio Lange

Bar: Sling Lounge

Bar Address: 153 Boundary Street, West End, Brisbane

What is the name of Your Glenfiddich Signature Cocktail?

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Tell us about your Signature Cocktail & Why you designed it?

My signature drink was conceived in a moment of great inspiration, one of those moments where you just get hit by an idea that you know is going to be great. The idea came with the image of my grandfather enjoying his Amaro Montenegro on the rocks in front of the fire place, he was a scotch drinker, and I started wondering why he never mixed it, so it hit me!, I WILL MIX IT FOR HIM!!!

Anyhow, I came up with an idea of concentrating most of the flavours that you can find in the Glenfiddich 18 years old, like apple and spices, in a glaze. Some Dubonnet, Amaro Montenegro and a dash of lemon juice later, and OILA! We have a cocktail!!

Who do you envisage Drinking your Signature Cocktail?

Me, me, me, aaaannnddd me, maybe you, a little bit. Ok ok, anybody who believes that scotch can be enjoyed in a cocktail.
How long have you been in the bar industry?
5 years, 3 months, 4 weeks, 5 days, 18 hours, 43 minutes, 15 seconds (and counting)

What do you have that makes you Untouchable?

I've never been asked that before, and I don't think I have that power yet, so I would have to say the fact that I try and fail, and try and fail, and try and fail, and try some more until I get it right.

What is your best advice for younger players?

You will always fall, the important thing is to get up, and learn from that fall.

If you could pick any Glenfiddich variant to take with you on the plane to Scotland if you win, which one would it be?

Glendfiddich 30 years old.

And who would you most like to sit next to and share it with?

My girlfriend and partner in Life, Ardina Corina Voogt.