Seabourn Announces New Partnership With World-Renowned Mixologist Brian Van Flandern
"America's Top Mixologist" set to enhance complimentary bar offerings, fashion new cocktail menus, and more
SEATTLE, March
17, 2016 - Seabourn has entered into an agreement with world-renowned
mixologist Brian Van Flandern to transform the onboard spirits across
its entire fleet with upgraded bar offerings, new cocktail menus and more. This
new agreement comes as the latest food and beverage development that is
transforming the way guests wine and dine on the world's finest ultra-luxury
cruise line.
Van Flandern has been elevating the bar ingredients available onboard,
handcrafting classic cocktails, educating and training the bar staff across the
Seabourn fleet on both new and classic mixology techniques. He will also create
a menu of cocktails exclusive to the line.
"We are honored to bring Brian's creative talents onboard our ships,"
said John Delaney, senior vice president, global marketing and sales for
Seabourn. "Upgrading our complimentary bar and cocktail offerings is
another enhancement to our product, and we are confident that these unique
touches will continue to elevate our award-winning culinary experience. Guests
will enjoy an expanded spirits list, which will include more premium and
ultra-premium whiskeys, tequilas, and other spirits," Delaney added.
Van Flandern will use fresh produce, botanicals and flavor profiling to create
a unique list of hand crafted cocktails that takes advantage of the local
markets that Seabourn ships visit. Guests will enjoy a number of fresh
balanced, remarkably tasty food-friendly cocktails with flavors from around the
world. Additionally, he will work with Seabourn's bar team to standardize the
classics to provide guests with the same perfectly balanced and served cocktail
throughout their cruise.
"There is a global revolution taking place right now in the beverage
industry as an entire generation is witness to the new golden age of the
cocktail," said Van Flandern. "I am delighted to join the Seabourn
family, who share my philosophy that the guest experience is paramount and that
fresh, quality ingredients are the key to a successful program."
Mr. Van Flandern, whom the Food Network hailed as "America's Top
Mixologist," has an unequaled passion for the craft of cocktail making. In
2004, he was part of the opening team for Thomas Keller's restaurant Per Se in
New York City as head barman, applying the chef's philosophy of
flavor-profiling behind the bar and discovering techniques to create
well-balanced, food-friendly cocktails.
Not long after being ranked number two mixologist in the world at the Bois Mix
Masters Championship and winning the United States Bartenders Guild Iron Bar
Chef Competition, Van Flandern founded a New York-based cocktail consultancy to
design cocktail lists and train bartenders in the art of mixology at some of
the finest restaurants and resorts around the globe. He has made appearances on
The Barefoot Contessa, Bar Rescue, Diary of a Foodie, and other
culinary focused television programs.
Seabourn's intimate, award-winning ships offer key elements that set Seabourn
apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superb
dining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured
at lunch and dinner; award-winning personalized service and a relaxed, sociable
atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home while on board. Seabourn's
ships circle the globe throughout the year, sailing to the world's most
desirable destinations at their peak seasons including marquee cities and
lesser-known yachting harbors and hideaways that few travelers ever see.
All-inclusive fares offer tremendous value for one of the world's finest travel
experiences.
For reservations or more details, please contact a travel professional; call
Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.<?xml:namespace prefix="u1"?><?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>
For more Information:
Irene Lui
(206) 626-9122 or ilui@seabourn.com
or
Ashley Fenton
Hawkins International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Ashley@hawkpr.com
