Hemant the True bar Hero's Journey

Hemant tells his amazing story of rising to the top of the cocktail world in India, then moving on a hope and a prayor to NYC where he struggled to find his opportunity even living on the streets at one point, now through some luck and an incredible amount of hard work and dedication he runs an ever expanding award winning restaurant and bar group.

Hemant was the first Winner of World Class india, he came to New York and lived on the street while grinding after his dream, a chance meeting led him to lead the bar program Junoon (an award winning indian restaurant) and later build a small and growing bar group. He is an inspiration to bartenders around the world but especially back home in India where he spends one month a year educating and mentoring the future generation of bartenders.

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Jordan Bushell, Hennessy's Global Brand Ambassador, has significantly shaped the cocktail bar scene, particularly in Toronto, Canada, where he won multiple awards and led renowned cocktail programs. Since joining Hennessy in 2010, he has traveled globally, creating innovative cocktails and sharing his expertise through the Hennessy Bartender Academy and other educational initiatives. Bushell's efforts have bolstered Hennessy's global bar presence and cognac appreciation in the U.S., marked by his involvement in major industry events, publications, and TV appearances. He holds several certifications in wines, spirits, and beer.