Hong Kong — Asia Spirits Ratings is pleased to announce that Nicola Mangiacapra, Director of Bars at Langham Hospitality Group, will join the judging panel for the upcoming Asia Spirits Ratings competition.

As Director of Bars for Langham Hospitality Group, Nicola leads the strategic direction of bar operations and beverage programs across one of the world's most respected luxury hospitality companies. Based in Hong Kong, he oversees cocktail innovation, spirits selection, beverage quality, and guest experiences across the group's international portfolio of luxury hotels.

Image: Nicola Mangiacapra, Director of Bars at Langham Hospitality Group

Prior to joining Langham Hospitality Group, Nicola built an impressive international career in luxury hospitality. He served as Bar Manager at The St. Regis Hong Kong, where he helped establish one of Asia's leading luxury hotel bars. 

Langham Hospitality Group is a globally recognized luxury hotel operator with a portfolio of premium hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company manages renowned brands including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels, Eaton, and Ying'nFlo, serving both luxury and lifestyle travelers. With a strong focus on exceptional guest experiences, world-class food and beverage programs, and innovative hospitality, Langham Hospitality Group has built a reputation for excellence in service, culinary offerings, and sustainable hotel operations, making it one of the most respected names in the global hospitality industry.

His experience also includes working at the renowned Artesian Bar at The Langham, London, along with extensive training in Japanese bartending techniques and premium spirits, giving him a unique global perspective on cocktail culture and hospitality excellence.

"We are delighted to welcome Nicola to our judging panel," said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, the organizer of Asia Spirits Ratings. "His experience managing world-class luxury hotel bar programs, combined with his deep understanding of premium spirits and consumer expectations across Asia, makes him an outstanding addition to our panel of judges."

Asia Spirits Ratings evaluates spirits based on three key criteria that directly influence purchasing decisions: Quality, Value, and Packaging. Every spirit is assessed by an independent panel of leading spirits buyers, bartenders, bar managers, distributors, retailers, importers, and hospitality professionals who purchase spirits for their businesses and influence buying decisions across the region.

As one of Hong Kong's leading beverage professionals, Nicola brings valuable insight into evolving consumer preferences, premium cocktail programs, luxury hospitality trends, and the growing demand for innovative spirits across Asia. His expertise will help ensure entries are evaluated from both a commercial and consumer perspective.

Asia Spirits Ratings continues to assemble an exceptional panel of judges from across Asia, representing the region's most influential buyers and beverage professionals. The competition provides spirits producers with credible third-party validation while helping identify products that are well-positioned for success in Asian markets.

About Asia Spirits Ratings

Organized by Beverage Trade Network, Asia Spirits Ratings recognizes spirits that consumers and trade buyers want to buy. Every entry is evaluated on Quality, Value, and Packaging by an independent panel of leading spirits buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, bartenders, and hospitality professionals from across Asia, providing producers with valuable market-focused feedback and internationally recognized awards.

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