Diageo’s bartending competition, World Class GB, has revealed the top 50 finalists for 2026, with successful applicants chosen from hundreds of entries. The top 50 will now go on to participate in the competition’s Judging Roadshow, with each finalist presenting a session in Edinburgh, London, Manchester or Bristol. Alongside the Judging Roadshow, the finalists have been asked to create two reimaginings of the Paloma for the Palomarama Festival, which will be held in April.