Toshi Maeda

Sake Master, Melbourne

Originally from Kobe, Japan, this Japanese sake master is now based in Melbourne. Since 2007, Maeda has been introducing and teaching about Japanese sake to Australians through his sake tasting events ‘Kikizake’ and many other events all over Australia. In 2008, Maeda opened a Japanese Izakaya style sake bar and restaurant called ‘Sake & Grill Maedaya’ in Richmond, Victoria as well as an Australian premier sake online shop www.sakejapan.com.au

David Cordoba is one of the leading bartenders to emerge from Latin America. David’s passion, commitment and attention to detail make him one of the world’s most influential mixologists which, coupled with a pioneering cocktail spirit, makes him the perfect person to represent the world’s favourite rum, Bacardi Superior rum. When not travelling the world as Global Brand Ambassador for Bacardi, David spends his days in London, the cocktail capital of the world and the perfect place for him to be constantly honing his skills and expertise.

David will be presenting Legacy Rum cocktails around the world on the Mixology Theatre at 3:15pm – 4:00pm on Tuesday 21 September (Day 1).  Click here to view the full seminar timetable for Sydney BarShow 2010.