The last couple of weeks, Vom Fass Claremont has been hosting a battle for the Inland Empire’s best bartender, and round one voting wraps up in just a couple of days.

The top three finalists in round one will face off in the Industry Day Cocktail Mix Off at Vom Fass, where they will create cocktails using one of three Teeling Whiskeys available at Vom Fass.

Judges will include local business owners, other bartenders and Jack Teeling (of Teeling Whiskey).

It’s mostly a Redlands vs. Claremont affair, with Eureka! Claremont, The State, The Whisper House, Rock N Fondue, Redlands Underground, Viva Madrid!, and PianoPiano all represented, with Nuno’s Bistro & Bar, W. Wolfskill and Buttercup Catering also in the mix, as it were.

The winner will receive a $100 Vom Fass gift card and Teeling merchandise.

Voting ends Wednesday (September 30). To vote, click here.