Lester Ligon & Joseph David Abalayan

Diageo World Class Philippines finalist Lester Ligon and winner David Abalayan represent some of the region’s top mixology venues – Proof Manila (Formerly ABV) where Lester is partner and head bartender and OTO Bar where David works as bar manager. With numerous awards and competitions under their belts, the dynamic duo operates at the cutting edge of the bartending industry.

Lester Ligon

• Winner, Ketel One Better Drinking Challenge – Diageo World Class Global Finals Berlin, 2018
• Winner, Diageo World Class Philippines, 2018
• Winner, Da Vinci Cocktail Competition, 2017
• Winner, Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartending Championship Philippines, 2017

Joseph David Abalayan

• No.63 of Asia’s 100 Best Bars 2022, OTO, Philippines
• Winner, Diageo World Class Philippines, 2019