Kent Llorico
The Back Room, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
Formerly found behind the bar at Samba and Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar, Kent Llorico is now the senior bartender at The Back Room, Shangri-La the Fort, Manila’s snazzy speakeasy. Featuring a hidden gin laboratory, a collection of unique homemade infusions, and even its own Bee’s Knees gin, the Prohibition-themed bar is consistently top of mind among serious cocktail drinkers thanks to the tasty tipples by Llorico and the team.