TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Felice Capasso from Norway has been awarded the career defining title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at one of the world’s leading cocktail competitions, celebrated in Toronto this year. Felice Capasso, World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025, said:“Winning World Class is not just a dream come true. Among them was Eric Van Beek, the creative force behind Mexico City’s acclaimed Handshake Speakeasy, crowned World’s 50 Best Bar 2024. Ago Perrone, World Class Judge and Director of Mixology at Connaught Bar, said: “World Class is such a special occasion, bringing together some of the world’s most creative and driven bartenders. Year on year, the competition gets tougher, as a testament to the progress of our cocktail industry.