2018年旧金山烈酒大赛获奖品牌
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2018 MEDAL WINNERS
SORTED BY BRAND
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10 TORR
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 10 Torr Vodka, Nevada, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.10torr.com
1792
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ 1792 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.sazerac.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ 1792 High Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 62.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 46.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.sazerac.com
1876
GOLD MEDAL ■ 1876 Texas Straight Bourbon, Texas, USA 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.sanluispirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 1876 Texas Straight Bourbon Finished in Napa Valley Port Barrels, Texas, USA 42.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.sanluispirits.com
18TH STREET DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ 18th Street Distillery Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA 61.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 18th Street Distillery Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
1941
SILVER MEDAL ■ 1941 Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.distillersales.com
291
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ 291 Single Barrel Aspen Stave Finished Colorado Rye Whiskey, Colroado, USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.distillery291.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 291 Bad Guy Aspen Stave Finished Colorado Bourbon, Colorado, USA 60.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.distillery291.com
3 AMIGOS
GOLD MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.3amigostequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.3amigostequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Ramona’s Reserve Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.3amigostequila.com
3 HOWLS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Hop Flavored Whiskey, Washington, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.3Howls.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Classic Gin, Washington, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.3Howls.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Backbeat Bourbon, Washington, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.3Howls.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Blood Orange Vodka, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.3Howls.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Spiced Flavored Rum, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.3Howls.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Vodka, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.3Howls.com
33 BELOW
SILVER MEDAL ■ 33 Below Diamond Glacier Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.33belowvodka.com
3R
BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3R Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.3rtequila.com
42º
SILVER MEDAL ■ 42º Premium Bacanora, Sonora, Mexico 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
5 CORNERS
SILVER MEDAL ■ 5 Corners Gin, Croatia 40.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.dalmatino.com
6 DEGREE
GOLD MEDAL ■ 6 Degree Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.6degreetequila.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ 6 Degree Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.6degreetequila.com
80 ACRES
SILVER MEDAL ■ 80 Acres Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.distillersales.com
A. DE FUSSIGNY
SILVER MEDAL ■ A. De Fussigny Borderíes Cognac VSOP, Charente, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.adefussigny.com
A.D. LAWS
GOLD MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Straight Corn Whiskey Bottled in Bond, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $74
www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon, Ruby Port Cask Finish, Colorado, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Secale Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $74
www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com
AALBORG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Aalborg Taffel Aquavit, Denmark 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.arcus.no
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aalborg Jubileums Aquavit, Denmark 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.arcus.no
ABDITO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Abdito Vodka, Kahnawake Quebec, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14
ABER FALLS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Aber Falls Welsh Dry Gin, Wales, United Kingdom 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aber Falls Orange Marmalade Gin, Wales, United Kingdom 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aber Falls Salted Toffee Liqueur, Wales, United Kingdom 20.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aber Falls Violet Liqueur, Wales, United Kingdom 20.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.halewood-int.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Aber Falls Dark Chocolate & Coffee Liqueur, Wales, United Kingdom 20.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.halewood-int.com
ABERLOUR
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberlour 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberlour 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aberlour A’bunadh Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 61%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $110 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
ABLEFORTH’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST FLAVORED RUM ■ Ableforth’s XO 15 Year Old Rumbullion!, United Kingdom 46%ABV www.ableforths.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Navy-Strength Rumbullion!, United Kingdom www.ableforths.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Rumbullion!, United Kingdom www.ableforths.com
ABSINTHIA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Absinthia Organic Absinthe Blanche Superieure, California, USA 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.absinthia.com
ABSOLUT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Absolut Grapefruit Flavored Vodka, Sweden 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
ABSOLUT RAW
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Absolut Raw Vodka, Travel Retail Exclusive, Sweden 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.absolut.com
ADELAIDE HILLS DISTILLERY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery The Italian Bitter Orange Apéritif, Australia 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au
GOLD MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery Something Wild Green Ant Gin, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° Gin, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery Native Grain Project Wattleseed & Malt Whiskey, Australia 46.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120
www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au
ADMIRAL NELSON’S
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Admiral Nelson’s Premium Spiced Rum, Kentucky, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.heavenhill.com
ADVENTUROUS STILLS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Adventurous Stills Peralta Single Barrel Bourbon, Arizona, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.adventstills.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adventurous Stills Fossil Creek Small Batch Whiskey, Arizona, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.adventstills.com
AELRED
SILVER MEDAL ■ AELRED Fieldfare Gin, France 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.aelred.red
SILVER MEDAL ■ AELRED Melonade, France 12%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.aelred.red
BRONZE MEDAL ■ AELRED Tangerine Liqueur, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.aelred.red
AFFINITY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Affinity Gin, California, USA 45%ABV
AGAVE BOOM
SILVER MEDAL ■ Agave Boom Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
AGUAVIVA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aguaviva Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.aguavivamezcal.com
AKARUI NOUSON
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Akarui Nouson Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV www.akarui-nouson.jp
ALA WAI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ala Wai Hawaiian Single Barrel Whiskey, Hawaii, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $129 www.alawaiwhisky.com
ALBERTA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Alberta Premium Canadian Rye Whisky, Alberta, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.beamsuntory.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Alberta Pure Vodka, Alberta, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.beamsuntory.com
ALEXANDER MURRAY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Alexander Murray Laphroaig 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 54%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.alexandermurray.com
ALEXANDRION
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alexandrion 100 Spirit Drink, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.alexandriongroup.com
ALKKEMIST
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alkkemist Gin, Spain 40% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.alkkemist.com
ALL TO XCELLENCE
SILVER MEDAL ■ All to Xcellence ATX Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.atxvodka.net
ALMENDRA WINERY AND DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Almendra Winery and Distillery Monkey Face Gin, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.almendrawinery.com
ALQUIMIA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Alquimia Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.TequilaAlquimia.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Alquimia Añejo Organic Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.TequilaAlquimia.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Alquimia Blanco Organic Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.TequilaAlquimia.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alquimia Reposado Organic Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.TequilaAlquimia.com
AMARULA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Amarula Cream Liqueur, South Africa 17%ABV www.amarula.com
AMAZZONI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Amazzoni Gin, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.amazzonigin.com
AMERICAN ANTHEM
SILVER MEDAL ■ American Anthem Vodka, USA 40%ABV www.diageo.com
AMERICAN FIFTH SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ American Fifth Spirits Bourbon, Michigan, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.americanfifthspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ American Fifth Spirits Gin, USA 46.5% ABV www.americanfifthspirits.com
AMRUT
GOLD MEDAL ■ AMRUT Fusion Single Malt Whisky, India 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.amrutwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ AMRUT Single Malt Whisky, India 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.amrutwhisky.com
ANDREW JOHN’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Andrew John’s Gin, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.andrewjohnsgin.com
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ANIMUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Animus Arboretum Gin, Victoria, Australia 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.animusdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Animus Macedon Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $77 www.animusdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Animus Ambrosian Gin, Victoria, Australia 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.animusdistillery.com
ANTAGONIC
SILVER MEDAL ■ Antagonic Gin, Trujillo, Peru 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.ekekowineandspirits.com
ANTICA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Antica Classic Sambuca, Italy 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.anticasambuca.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Antica Black Sambuca, Italy 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.anticasambuca.com
ANTIQUARY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Antiquary 21 Year Old Blended Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Antiquary 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 40%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Antiquary Red Blended Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 40%ABV
APPLEWOOD DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Applewood Distillery Gin, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.applewooddistillery.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Applewood Distillery Økar Amaro, Australia 26%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.applewooddistillery.com.au
APQ SPIRITS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ APQ Spirits Hazelnut, Austria 33%ABV www.apq-spirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ APQ Spirits Apricot, Austria 33%ABV www.apq-spirits.com
AQUA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aqua Ambre Brandy, France 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.brandyaqua.com
ARAWAZA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Arawaza Barrel Aged Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.hombo.co.jp
SILVER MEDAL ■ Arawaza Sakurajima Hanatare Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.hombo.co.jp
SILVER MEDAL ■ Arawaza Sakurajima Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.hombo.co.jp
ARCHIE ROSE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Distillers Strength Gin, New South Wales, Australia 52.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.archierose.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Horisumi Summer Gin, New South Wales, Australia 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.archierose.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Original Vodka, New South Wales, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.archierose.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $74 www.archierose.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Virgin Cane Spirit, New South Wales, Australia 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.archierose.com.au
ARDBEG
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – NO AGE STATEMENT ■ Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch, Islay,
Scotland 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.ardbeg.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 46.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.ardbeg.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg Grooves Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 51.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.ardbeg.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 54.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.ardbeg.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56 www.ardbeg.com
ARDOR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ardor Isle of Fionia Organic Single Malt Whisky, Funen, Denmark 46.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $114 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
ARGONAUT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Argonaut Saloon Strength Brandy, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.ejgallo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Argonaut Fat Thumb Brandy, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.ejgallo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Argonaut Speculator Brandy, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.ejgallo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Argonaut The Claim Brandy, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.ejgallo.com
ARIZONA CRAFT DISTILLERY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DARK/GOLD RUM ■ Arizona Craft Distillery Regalo de Vida Gran Rum, Arizona, USA 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.azcraftbev.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Arizona Craft Distillery Arizona Straight Bourbon, Arizona, USA 63.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.azcraftbev.com
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ARKANSAS BLACK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Arkansas Black Straight Applejack, California, USA 49%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
ARKTIKA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Arktika Vodka, Victoria, Australia 37%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.edgemill.com.au
ARMAGNAC GOUDOULIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Armagnac Goudoulin Bas Armagnac 1998, Gers, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $89 www.armagnac-goudoulin.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Armagnac Goudoulin Bas Armagnac 1979, Gers, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $110 www.armagnac-goudoulin.com
ARÔME
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ ARÔME 28 Year Aged Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $595 www.rumarome.com
ARTICA NORDIC
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Artica Nordic Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5
ASBURY PARK DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Asbury Park Distilling Gin, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.apdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Asbury Park Distilling Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.apdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Asbury Park Distilling Barrel Finished Gin, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.apdistilling.com
ASW DISTILLERY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ ASW Distillery Duality Double Malt Whiskey, Georgia, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.americanspiritwhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ ASW Distillery Fiddler Georgia Heartwood Bourbon, USA 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.americanspiritwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ ASW Distillery Ameireaganach Huddled Mashes No.1 American Single Malt Whiskey, Georgia, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
www.americanspiritwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ ASW Distillery Fiddler Unison Bourbon, Indiana/Georgia, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.americanspiritwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ ASW Distillery Resurgens Rye Malt Whiskey, Georgia, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.americanspiritwhiskey.com
AUGIER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Augier Le Singulier Cognac, Charente, France 41.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.cognac-augier.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Augier L’Océanique Cognac, Charente, France 40.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.cognac-augier.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Augier Le Sauvage Cognac, Charente, France 40.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.cognac-augier.com
AVERY’S TRAIL
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Avery’s Trail Tennessee Premium Gin, Tennessee, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
AVIATION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Aviation Old Tom Gin, Oregon, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.housespirits.com
AVUA CACHACA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CACHAÇA ■ Avua Cachaca Prata Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.avuacacha.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Avua Cachaca Amburana Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.avuacacha.com
AZEO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Azeo 100% Distilled from Apples Vodka, Paso Robles, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.azeodistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Azeo 100% Distilled From Grapes Vodka, Paso Robles, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.azeodistillery.com
AZUÑIA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST REPOSADO TEQUILA ■ Azuñia Organic Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34
www.azuniatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Azuñia Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.azuniatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Azuñia Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.azuniatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Azuñia Private Reserve Black 2 Year Old Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.azuniatequila.com
B.MY
SILVER MEDAL ■ B.My Gin, Baden, Deutschland 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.b-my-gin.eu
BACARDI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ BACARDI Reserva Ocho Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.bacardi.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Añejo Cuatro Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.bacardi.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Black Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.bacardi.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Gold Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.bacardi.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Gran Reserva Limitada Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.bacardi.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Superior Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.bacardi.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ BACARDI Gran Reserva Diez Rum, Puerto Rico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.bacardi.com
BACKSTAGE SOUTHERN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Backstage Southern Cinnapepper Whiskey, South Carolina, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.backstagewhiskey.com
BAILEYS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Baileys Strawberries & Cream Liqueur, Ireland 17%ABV www.diageo.com
BAIN’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, South Africa 40%ABV www.distell.co.za
BAINBRIDGE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bainbridge Battle Point Organic Wheat Whiskey, Washington, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59 www.bainbridgedistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Islay Cask Straight Organic Whiskey, Washington, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69
www.bainbridgedistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bainbridge Heritage Organic Doug Fir Gin, Washington, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.bainbridgedistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bainbridge Yama Japanese Mizunara Cask Organic Single Grain Whiskey, Washington, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $525
www.bainbridgedistillers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bainbridge Legacy Organic Vodka, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.bainbridgedistillers.com
BALCONES
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CRAFT DISTILLER WHISKEY ■ Balcones ‘1’ Texas Single Malt Whiskey, Texas, USA 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
www.balconesdistilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Balcones Texas Blue Corn Bourbon, Texas, USA 64.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.balconesdistilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Balcones Texas Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Texas, USA 62.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.balconesdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Balcones True Blue 100 Corn Whiskey, Texas, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.balconesdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Balcones Texas 100 Rye Whiskey, Texas, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.balconesdistilling.com
BALLYKEEFE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ballykeefe Extra Dry Irish Gin, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.ballykeefedistillery.ie
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ballykeefe Irish Poitin, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.ballykeefedistillery.ie
BANDERO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bandero Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.banderotequila.com
BANNER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Banner Wheat Whiskey, Texas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.bannerdistilling.com
BARCELÓ
GOLD MEDAL ■ Barceló Imperial Rum, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.ronbarcelo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Barceló Imperial Onyx Rum, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.ronbarcelo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario Rum, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125
www.ronbarcelo.com
BARCHEF PROJECT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ BARCHEF PROJECT Toasted Old Fashioned, Ontario, Canada 38.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.barchefproject.com
BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bardstown Bourbon Company Collabor&tion American Brandy Barrel Finish Cask Strength Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 56.5% ABV
RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.bardstownbourbon.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bardstown Bourbon Company Collabor&tion Mistelle Barrel Finish Cask Strength Bourbon, Kentucky,
USA 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.bardstownbourbon.com
BAREKSTEN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bareksten Botanical Aquavit, Norway 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.barekstenspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bareksten Old Tom Gin, Norway 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.barekstenspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bareksten Navy Strength Gin, Norway 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.barekstenspirits.com
BARKING IRONS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Barking Irons Applejack, New York, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.barkingironsspirits.com
Baron Hildprandt
GOLD MEDAL ■ Baron Hildprandt Zralá Hruška Liqueur, Czech Rupublic 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
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BARREL HITCH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Barrel Hitch American Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.eastsidedistilling.com
BARRELL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell Batch 013 5 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon, USA 56.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.barrellbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell Batch 014 9 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon, USA 54.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.barrellbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell Batch 015 9.5 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon, USA 53.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.barrellbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell Tale of Two Islands 8 Year Old Cask Strength Rum, Jamaica 66.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.barrellbourbon.com
BASIL HAYDEN’S
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.beamglobal.com
BASTILLE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bastille Single Malt Whiskey, France 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.palmbay.com
BATCH
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST GIN ■ Batch Industrial Strength Gin, United Kingdom 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56 www.batchbrew.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Batch Organic Vodka, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.batchbrew.co.uk
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Batch Buddha’s Hand Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.batchbrew.co.uk
BATHTUB GIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bathtub Gin Sloe Gin, United Kingdom www.ableforths.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bathtub Gin Cask-Aged, United Kingdom www.ableforths.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bathtub Gin Old Tom, United Kingdom www.ableforths.com
BAUCHANT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bauchant Orange Liqueur, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.palmbay.com
BEACH HOUSE BEVERAGES
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Beach House Beverages Cafe Rumba, Indiana, USA 12%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
BEAR CREEK DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Barrel Aged Cask Strength Rum, Colorado, USA 63.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.bearcreekdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Straight Bourbon, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.bearcreekdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Wheated Bourbon, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.bearcreekdistillery.com
BEARDED LADY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bearded Lady American Bourbon, Indiana, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.vok.com.au
BEDLAM
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bedlam Vodka, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.bedlamvodka.com
BEEFEATER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Beefeater 24 London Dry Gin, London, England 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Beefeater London Dry Gin, London, England 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BEENLEIGH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh Copper Pot Distilled Rum, Queensland, Australia 37%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.beenleighrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh Double Barrel 5 Year Old Rum, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.beenleighrum.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Beenleigh Australian Spiced Rum, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.beenleighrum.com.au
BEGIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ BeGin Gin, Victoria, Australia 37%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.edgemill.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ BeGin Pink Gin, Victoria, Australia 37%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.edgemill.com.au
BELLE DE BRILLET
GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Cognac, France 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.kobrandwineandspirits.com
BELLE MEADE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle Meade Single Barrel Bourbon, Tennessee/Indiana, USA 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.greenbrierdistillery.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle Meade Cognac Cask Bourbon, Tennessee/Indiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.greenbrierdistillery.com
BELSAZAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar Red Vermouth, Baden, Germany 18%ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar Rosé Vermouth, Baden, Germany 17.5% ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar Vintage Rosé Vermouth, Baden, Germany 19.5% ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar White Vermouth, Baden, Germany 18%ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Belsazar Dry Vermouth, Baden, Germany 19%ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Belsazar Riesling Edition Dr. Loosen Vermouth, Baden, Germany 16%ABV www.belsazar-vermouth.de
BELVEDERE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belvedere Lake Bartezek Single Estate Rye Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.belvederevodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belvedere Smogory Forest Single Estate Rye Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.belvederevodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Belvedere Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.belvederevodka.com
BEN MILAM
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ben Milam Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, Texas, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.benmilamwhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ben Milam Batch 17-02 Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon, Texas, USA 56.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.benmilamwhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ben Milam Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey, Texas, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.benmilamwhiskey.com
BENCHMARK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.sazerac.com
BENRIACH
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $250 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach Birnie Moss Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $62 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $324 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach Curiositas Peated Single Malt Scotch Aged 10 Years, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $67
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach Sherry Wood Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ BenRiach Triple Distilled Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $87
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Authenticus Aged 30 Years Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $563
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Cask Strength Batch 2 Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 60.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Cask Strength Batch 2 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 60.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Heart of Speyside Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Quarter Cask Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ BenRiach Temporis Aged 21 Years Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $190
www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
BRONZE MEDAL ■ BenRiach 35 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $845 www.benriachdistillery.co.uk
BERNHEIM
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bernheim Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.heavenhilldistillery.com
BĒT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ BĒT Vodka, Minnesota, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.betvodka.com
BIB & TUCKER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.DeutschFamily.com
BIG 5
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big 5 Coconut Rum, Florida, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.big5rum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big 5 Gold Rum, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.big5rum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big 5 Silver Rum, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.big5rum.com
BIG BOTTOM
GOLD MEDAL ■ Big Bottom American Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA 45.5% ABV www.bigbottomdistilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Big Bottom Delta Rye Whiskey, Oregon, USA 55.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.bigbottomdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Big Bottom Navy Strength Gin, Oregon, USA 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.bigbottomdistilling.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Big Bottom The Ninety One Gin, Oregon, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.bigbottomdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big Bottom Barlow Trail Port Finish Whiskey, Oregon, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.bigbottomdistilling.com
BIG CYPRESS DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big Cypress Distillery Magic City 21 Gin, Florida, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.bigcypressdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Big Cypress Distillery Magic City Gin, Florida, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.bigcypressdistillery.com
BIRD DOG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bird Dog Apple Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.birddogwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.birddogwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.birddogwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bird Dog Very Small Batch 10 Year Old Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.birddogwhiskey.com
BISLERI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bisleri Familia Pisani Bitter, Buenos Aires, Argentina 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.licoresargentinos.com
BITTERCUBE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, Wisconsin, USA 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 bittercube.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bittercube Jamaican No.1 Bitters, Wisconsin, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 bittercube.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bittercube Orange Bitters, Wisconsin, USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 bittercube.com
BIVROST
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bivrost Arctic Gin, Troms, Norway 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $51 www.bivrost.com
BJ HOOKER’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ BJ Hooker’s Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.gulfcoastdistillers.com
BJÖRN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Björn Black Vodka, Poland 45%ABV www.bzkalco.pl
BLACK BOTTLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Black Bottle Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Black Bottle Brandy XO, Salisbury, Australia 39.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $140 www.distell.co.za
BLACK COLLAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Black Collar Handcrafted Vodka, Northland, New Zealand 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.blackcollardistillery.com
BLACK DIRT
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Black Dirt Small Batch 3 Year Old Bourbon, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.blackdirtdistillery.com
BLACK FEATHER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Black Feather American Bourbon Whiskey, Utah, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.blackfeatherwhiskey.com
BLACK MAGIC
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Black Magic Black Spiced Rum, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.blackmagicrum.com
BLACKHEART
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum, Kentucky, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.heavenhill.com
BLACKWOODS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Blackwoods 2017 Vintage Dry Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.blackwoodsgin.co.uk
BLANTON’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 51.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.blantonsbourbon.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.blantonsbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 66.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.blantonsbourbon.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.blantonsbourbon.com
BLEND 285
SILVER MEDAL ■ BLEND 285, Thailand 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.facebook.com/BLEND285SPIRITS
BLIND TIGER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Blind Tiger Small Batch Gin, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.blindtigergin.com
BLOOD OATH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Blood Oath Pact No. 4, Kentucky, USA 49.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.bloodoathbourbon.com
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BLOOM
SILVER MEDAL ■ BLOOM London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.gjgreenall.co.uk
BLOOMERY SWEETSHINE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bloomery SweetShine Saffron Rose Liqueur, West Virginia, USA 34%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.bloomerysweetshine.com
BLUE ROOF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Blue Roof Premium Vodka, New Brunswick, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.blueroofdistillers.com
BLUECOAT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Pennsylvania, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.bluecoatgin.com
BOAR DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Boar Distillery Black Edition Truffle Flavored Gin, Black Forest, Germany 49.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.boargin.de
SILVER MEDAL ■ Boar Distillery Royal Edition Truffle Flavored Gin, Black Forest, Germany 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.boargin.de
BOGART SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bogart Spirits Blended Irish Whiskey Aged 4 Years, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.bogartspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bogart Spirits Gin, California, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.bogartspirits.com
BOMOND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bomond Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.bomondvodka.com
BOND & LILLARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bond & Lillard Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV www.camparicamerica.com
BOONE COUNTY DISTILLING COMPANY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Boone County Distilling Company Eighteen 33 Single Barrel Cask Strength 12 Year Old Straight Bourbon, Kentucky,
USA 61%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.madebyghosts.com
BORN AND BRED
SILVER MEDAL ■ Born and Bred Vodka, Idaho, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.bornandbred.com
BOSSCAL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bosscal Damiana Mezcal, Durango, Mexico 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $62 www.bosscal.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bosscal Joven Mezcal, Durango, Mexico 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.bosscal.com
BOWMAN BROTHERS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon, Virginia, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.sazerac.com
BOWMORE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bowmore 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.campariamerica.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $76 www.campariamerica.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bowmore 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.campariamerica.com
BRANCOVEANU
SILVER MEDAL ■ Brancoveanu Vinars Brandy XO, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.alexandriongroup.com
BRAUNSTEIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Braunstein Library Collection 17:2 Whisky, Denmark 46%ABV www.braunstein.dk
GOLD MEDAL ■ Braunstein Danica Non Peated Whisky, Denmark 42%ABV www.braunstein.dk
GOLD MEDAL ■ Braunstein Edition 9 Whisky, Denmark 53.2% ABV www.braunstein.dk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Braunstein Danica Gin, Denmark 44.7% ABV www.braunstein.dk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Braunstein Dragonfly Cask Gin, Denmark 44%ABV www.braunstein.dk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Braunstein Library Collection 18:1 Whisky, Denmark 46%ABV www.braunstein.dk
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Braunstein Dragonfly Gin, Denmark 44%ABV www.braunstein.dk
BREAD WINE CHEMERISOV &
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bread Wine Chemerisov & Classic Aquavit, Russia 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.rus.best
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bread Wine Chemerisov & Malt Aquavit, Russia 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.rus.best
BRENNE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Cognac Barrels, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.samsonandsurrey.com
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BRO’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bro’s Gin, Belgium 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.brospirits.com
BROCKMANS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Brockmans Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.brocksmansgin.com
BRUICHLADDICH
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.bruichladdich.com
BUCHANAN’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s Master Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.diageo.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s Red Seal Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $160 www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s 15 Year Old Select Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s Special Reserve 18 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s DeLuxe 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.diageo.com
BUFFALO TRACE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.buffalotrace.com
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream Liqueur, USA 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.buffalotracedistillery.com
BULLEIT
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST STRAIGHT BOURBON ■ Bulleit Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 63%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.bulleitbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bulleit 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.bulleitbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bulleit Rye Whiskey, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.bulleitbourbon.com
BUNDABERG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg 12 Year Old Black Rum, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.bundabergrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Blenders Edition Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95
www.bundabergrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Small Batch Reserve Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.bundabergrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Small Batch Silver Reserve Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.bundabergrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Small Batch Vintage Barrel Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.bundabergrum.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Solera Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $180
www.bundabergrum.com.au
BUNDABERG ROYAL LIQUEUR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Banana & Toffee, Queensland, Australia 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.bundabergrum.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Coffee & Chocolate, Queensland, Australia 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.bundabergrum.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Salted Caramel, Queensland, Australia 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.bundabergrum.com.au
BUNKER
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bunker London Dry Gin, León, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.bunkerdistillery.com
BUNNAHABHAIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
BUNNYVILLE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Lychee Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Mulberry Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Passion Fruit Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Pineapple Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Mango Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Peach Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Kumquat Liqueur, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
BURNETT’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Burnett’s Vodka, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.burnettsvodka.com
BURNSIDE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Burnside Oregon Oaked Rye Whiskey, Oregon, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.eastsidedistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Burnside Goose Hollow RSV Bourbon, Oregon, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.eastsidedistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Burnside Oregon Oaked Bourbon, Oregon, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.eastsidedistilling.com
BVLAND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Bvland Elderflower Liqueur, Spain 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.beveland.com
CABRAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cabral 10 Year Old Aguardente Vinica Velha Brandy, Douro, Portugal 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.portocabral.com
CACHAÇA TELLURA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cachaça Tellura Prata, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.tellura.com.br
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cachaça Tellura Jequitibá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.tellura.com.br
CACHAÇA TIÊ
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cachaça Tiê Aguardente Canelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.cachacatie.com.br
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cachaça Tiê Prata Cachaça, Minas Gerais, Brazil 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.cachacatie.com.br
CACIQUE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cacique Leyenda Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cacique 500 Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cacique Añejo Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cacique Antiguo Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.diageo.com
CALEDONIA SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Vodka, Vermont, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.caledoniaspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin, Vermont, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.caledoniaspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin, Vermont, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.caledoniaspirits.com
CALIFINO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CaliFino Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.califinotequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CaliFino Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.califinotequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CaliFino Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.califinotequila.com
CALUMET FARM
SILVER MEDAL ■ Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 12 Year Old Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.calumetbourbon.com
CAMUS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Camus Extra Dark And Intense Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV www.camus.fr
GOLD MEDAL ■ Camus Borderies Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV www.camus.fr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Camus Family Reserve Borderies Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV www.camus.fr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Camus Ile De Ré Fine Island Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV www.camus.fr
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Camus Ile De Ré Double Matured Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV www.camus.fr
CANADIAN CLUB
GOLD MEDAL ■ Canadian Club 100% Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.canadianclub.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Canadian Club 1858 Canadian Whisy, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.canadianclub.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.canadianclub.com
CANADIAN MIST
SILVER MEDAL ■ Canadian Mist Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.brown-forman.com
CANASTEROS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Canasteros 15 Solera Rum, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.distillersales.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Canasteros 21 Year Old Solera Rum, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.distillersales.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Canasteros 8 Year Old Solera Rum, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.distillersales.com
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CANDOLINI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Candolini Bianca Grappa, Milan, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.infiniumspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Candolini Ruta Grappa, Milan, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.infiniumspirits.com
CANNELLA SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cannella Spirits Fernet Liqueur, California, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.CannellaSpirits.com
CANTERA NEGRA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cantera Negra Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90
CAORUNN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Caorunn Gin, Scotland 41.8% ABV www.interbevgroup.com
CAPE BYRON
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cape Byron Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin, Australia 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.capebyrondistillery.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cape Byron Brookie’s Byron Slow Gin, Australia 26%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.capebyrondistillery.com
CAPTAIN MORGAN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash Flavored Rum, USA 25%ABV www.diageo.com
CARBONADI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Carbonadi Vodka, Piedmont, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $89 www.houseofcarbonadi.com
CARDENAL MENDOZA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Brandy de Jerez, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.shaw-ross.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Cartel Real Brandy de Jerez, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.shaw-ross.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Angelus, Brandy de Jerez, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.shaw-ross.com
CARDINAL SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardinal Spirits Terra Botanical Gin, Indiana, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.cardinalspirits.com
CARIBOU CROSSING
GOLD MEDAL ■ Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.sazerac.com
CARMELITANO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carmelitano 119 London Dry Gin, Castellon, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.carmelitano.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carmelitano 71 Vodka, Castellon, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.carmelitano.com
CAROLAN’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Carolan’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.heavenhill.com
CARPANO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carpano Dry Vermouth, Milan, Italy 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.infiniumspirits.com
CASA MAESTRI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Casa Maestri Original Premium Handcrafted 1965 Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.mexcor.com
CASARES
SILVER MEDAL ■ Casares Malbec Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, Argentina 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
CASCADE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cascade Blonde Whiskey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.diageo.com
CASCADE ALCHEMY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cascade Alchemy Bourbon, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.cascadealchemy.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cascade Alchemy Vodka, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.cascadealchemy.com
CASK & CREW
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Walnut Toffee Whiskey, New York, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Ginger Spice Whiskey, New York, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Orange Roasted Whiskey, New York, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Rye Whiskey Blend, New York, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
CASSIS MONNA ET FILLES
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cassis Monna et filles Crème de cassis, Quebec, Canada 19.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.cassismonna.com
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CATCH 2X2
SILVER MEDAL ■ Catch 2x2 Bourbon, California, USA 44.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
SILVER MEDAL ■ Catch 2x2 Double Distilled Double Barreled Bourbon, California, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
CATHEAD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cathead Vodka, Mississippi, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.catheaddistillery.com
CATTO’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Catto’s 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV www.interbevgroup.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Catto’s Rare Old Scottish Blended Scotch Whiskey, Scotland 40%ABV www.interbevgroup.com
CAVAS AGAVE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cavas Agave Premium Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.cavasagave.com.mx
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cavas Agave Premium Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.cavasagave.com.mx
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cavas Agave Premium Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.cavasagave.com.mx
CAZCANES
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW UNAGED WHITE SPIRIT / BEST TEQUILA / BEST BLANCO TEQUILA ■ Cazcanes Blanco Tequila, Jalisco,
Mexico 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.cazcanestequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cazcanes Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $64 www.cazcanestequila.com
CEDAR RIDGE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon, Iowa, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.cedarridgewhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Malted Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.cedarridgewhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey, Iowa, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.cedarridgewhiskey.com
CHALONG BAY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chalong Bay Pure Series Rum, Phuket, Thailand 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.chalongbayrum.com
CHAMBERS BAY DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chambers Bay Distillery Straight Bourbon, Washington, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.chambersbaydistillery.com
CHAMBORD
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, France 16.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.chambordonline.com
CHARLESTON DISTILLING
GOLD MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling King Charles Vodka, South Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.charlestondistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Calhoun’s Straight Rye Whiskey, South Carolina, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
www.charlestondistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Jasper’s Barrel Aged Gin, South Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.charlestondistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Vesey’s Bourbon, South Carolina, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.charlestondistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Jasper’s Gin, South Carolina, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.charlestondistilling.com
CHARLESTON MIX
SILVER MEDAL ■ Charleston Mix Fresh & Veggie, South Carolina, USA Retail Price: $6 www.charlestonmix.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Mix Bold & Spicy, South Carolina, USA Retail Price: $6 www.charlestonmix.com
CHASE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chase Elderflower Liqueur, England, United Kingdom 20%ABV www.chasedistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chase GB Gin, England, United Kingdom 40%ABV www.chasedistillery.co.uk
CHÂTEAU DE LACQUY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Château de Lacquy 17 Year Old Armagnac, Landes Bas Armagnac, France 43.5% ABV www.chateaudelacquy.com
CHATEAU DE LAUBADE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chateau de Laubade Vintage 1998 Cask Strength Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, France 52.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150
www.chateaudelaubade.com
CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY CO.
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Experimental Series Batch 002: Smoked High Malt Straight Bourbon, Tennessee,
USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.chattanoogawhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Experimental Series Batch 007: Tennessee Rye Malt Whiskey, Tennessee,
USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.chattanoogawhiskey.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Experimental Series Batch 004: Scottish Style High Malt Straight Bourbon, Tennessee,
USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.chattanoogawhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Experimental Series Batch 005: Wheated High Malt Straight Bourbon, Tennessee,
USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.chattanoogawhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Experimental Series Batch 006: Native Barrel Straight Bourbon, Tennessee,
USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.chattanoogawhiskey.com
CHAVO MALO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chavo Malo Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.palmbay.com
Chicago Distilling Company
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chicago Distilling Company Finn’s Gin & Tonic, Illinois, USA 10%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.chicagodistilling.com
CHILGROVE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chilgrove Bluewater Edition Gin, Sussex, England 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.chilgrovespirits.com
CHIVAS REGAL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $103 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chivas Regal Mizunara Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Chivas Regal Ultis Blended Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chivas Regal Extra Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Christian Brothers Sacred Bond Bottled In Bond Brandy, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.heavenhill.com
CHRISTIAN DROUIN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Christian Drouin Le Gin, Normandy, France 42%ABV www.anchordistilling.com
CHULA PARRANDA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chula Parranda Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chula Parranda Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38
CHYI LEH WEI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chyi Leh Wei 66% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 66%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.chyilehwei.com.tw
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chyi Leh Wei Lunar Grain Shochu, Taiwan 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.chyilehwei.com.tw
CINCO PERROS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cinco Perros Plata Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cinco Perros Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cinco Perros Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
CINZANO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth, Italy 16%ABV www.campariamerica.com
CÎROC
SILVER MEDAL ■ CÎROC French Brandy VS, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ CÎROC French Vanilla Vodka, France 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CÎROC Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.diageo.com
CITADELLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Citadelle Gin, France 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.citadellegin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Citadelle Reserve Gin, France 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.citadellegin.com
CITY OF LONDON
GOLD MEDAL ■ City of London Christopher Wren London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 45.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
www.cityoflondondistilllery.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ City of London Old Tom Gin, England, United Kingdom 43.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.cityoflondondistilllery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ City of London Square Mile London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 47.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56
www.cityoflondondistilllery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ City of London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.cityoflondondistilllery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ City of London Sloe Gin, England, United Kingdom 28%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.cityoflondondistilllery.com
CLAUDE CHATELIER
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Claude Chatelier Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.cognacferrand.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Claude Chatelier Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.cognacferrand.com
CLEVELAND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cleveland Underground Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels, Ohio, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.clevelandwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cleveland Underground Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Black Cherry Wood, Ohio, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.clevelandwhiskey.com
CLONAKILTY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Clonakilty Single Batch Blended Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 43.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.clonakiltydistillery.com
COBALT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cobalt Vodka, Croatia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.dalmatino.com
COINTREAU
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cointreau Liqueur, Anger, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.cointreau.com
COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR.
GOLD MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.sazerac.com
COMANDON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Comandon Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.comandon.com
COMBIER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Combier Gin Meridor, Loire Valley, France 45%ABV www.combierusa.com
COMISARIO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Comisario Añejo Tequila, Highlands, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Comisario Blanco Tequila, Highlands, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Comisario Reposado Tequila, Highlands, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52
COMPASS BOX
SILVER MEDAL ■ Compass Box No Name Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland 48.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.compassboxwhisky.com
COMPASS DISTILLERS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Compass Distillers Aged Gin, Nova Scotia, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.compassdistillers.ca
SILVER MEDAL ■ Compass Distillers Gin, Nova Scotia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.compassdistillers.ca
SILVER MEDAL ■ Compass Distillers Gin Wild, Nova Scotia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.compassdistillers.ca
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Compass Distillers Spiced Rhumb, Nova Scotia, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.compassdistillers.ca
CONKER SPIRIT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Conker Spirit Cold Brew Liqueur, United Kingdom 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.conkerspirit.co.uk
CONNIPTION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Conniption American Dry Gin, North Carolina, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.durhamdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Conniption Navy Strength Gin, North Carolina, USA 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.durhamdistillery.com
COOPERS’ CRAFT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 41.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23
COOPERSTOWN DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cooperstown Distillery Cooper’s Ransom Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.cooperstowndistillery.com
COPPER FROG
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Copper Frog Gin, Devon, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.copperfrogdistilling.co.uk
COPPERSEA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Coppersea Bonticou Crag Straight Rye Malt Whisky, Hudson Valley, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.coppersea.com
COPPERWORKS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.copperworksdistilling.com
CORAZÓN DE AGAVE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.tequilacorazon.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.tequilacorazon.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.tequilacorazon.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.tequilacorazon.com
CORO CORO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Coro Coro Cocoa Flavored Rum, GUATEMALA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
CORRALEJO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corralejo 99,000 Horas Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.infiniumspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corralejo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.infiniumspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corralejo Blanco Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.fraternityspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corralejo Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.infiniumspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.infiniumspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.fraternityspirits.com
CORTE VETUSTO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Corte Vetusto Mezcal Joven Espadin, Oaxaca, Mexico 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59
CORTEL
SILVER MEDAL ■ CORTEL Napoleon VSOP Brandy, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CORTEL XO Superieur Brandy, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
CÔTE DE GRAFT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ CÔTE de GRAFT Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.cotedegraft.com
COTSWOLDS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cotswolds Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cotswolds Cream Liqueur, England, United Kingdom 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky, England, United Kingdom 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
COUNT PUSHKIN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Count Pushkin Vodka, South Africa 43%ABV
COURVOISIER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Courvoisier Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.beamglobal.com
CPH
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ CpH Vodka, Køge, Denmark 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.cphvodka.com
CRABBIE WHISKY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Crabbie Whisky 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 48.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $600
www.halewood-int.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Crabbie Whisky 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.halewood-int.com
CRATER LAKE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crater Lake Rye Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.bendistillery.com
CREMOTTO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cremotto Crema di Liquere, Calabria, Italy 17%ABV www.cremotto.it
CROIZET
SILVER MEDAL ■ Croizet Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.av-brands.com
CROOKED FOX
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crooked Fox Blended Bourbon, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.crookedfox.com
CROOKED WATER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crooked Water Old Hell Roaring Bourbon, Minnesota, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.crookedwaterspirits.com
CROP
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka, Minnesota, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.cropvodka.com
CROWN ROYAL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CANADIAN WHISKY ■ Crown Royal 13 Year Old Blenders’ Mash, Canada 45%ABV www.diageo.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel Canadian Whisky, Canada 51.5% ABV www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Apple Flavored Whisky, Canada 35%ABV www.diageo.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whisky, Canada 45%ABV www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Blenders’ Mash Whisky, Canada 40%ABV www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Salted Caramel Whisky, Canada 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Texas Mesquite Whisky, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal XO Blended Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal XR Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Deluxe Blended Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky, Canada 45%ABV www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Reserve Blended Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky, Canada 35%ABV www.diageo.com
CRUZ VINTAGE BLACK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cruz Vintage Black Vodka, USA 43%ABV www.cruzvodka.com
CRYSTAL HEAD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Crystal Head Aurora Vodka, Newfoundland, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.crystalheadvodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crystal Head Vodka, Newfoundland, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.crystalheadvodka.com
CÙ BÒCAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cù Bòcan Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV www.cu-bocan.com
CURIOSITY GIN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Curiosity Gin Negroni Special Gin, Canterbury, New Zealand 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Curiosity Gin Pinot Barrel Sloe Gin, Canterbury, New Zealand 27%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Curiosity Gin Recipe #23 Gin, Canterbury, New Zealand 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz
CUTTY SARK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED SCOTCH / BLENDED SCOTCH – NO AGE STATEMENT ■ Cutty Sark Prohibition Blended Scotch,
Scotland 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.us.cutty-sark.com
CUTWATER SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Devil’s Share Bourbon, California, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.cutwaterspirits.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Spicy Bloody Mary Canned Cocktail, California, USA 10%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Black Skimmer Bourbon, California, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Devil’s Share Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Mule, California, USA 7%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Barrel Rested Gin, California, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin, California, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Cask Strength Rum, California, USA 68%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.cutwaterspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets White Rum, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.cutwaterspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.cutwaterspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin and Tonic, California, USA 6.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.cutwaterspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7 www.cutwaterspirits.com
CYLINDER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Cylinder Vodka, USA 40%ABV www.cylindervodka.com
CYRANO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST ARMAGNAC ■ Cyrano Armagnac X.O., Armagnac, France 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.cyranoarmagnac.com
D’USSÉ
SILVER MEDAL ■ D’USSÉ Cognac VSOP, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.dusse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ D’USSÉ Cognac XO, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $230 www.dusse.com
DAD’S HAT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.DadsHatRye.com
DALWHINNIE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.diageo.com
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DAMRAK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Damrak Amsterdam Gin, Netherlands 41.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.damrakgin.com
DANCING GOAT DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dancing Goat Distillery Limousin Rye Whiskey, Wisconsin, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.dancinggoat.com
DANCING SANDS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Dancing Sands Saffron Gin, New Zealand 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.dancingsands.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dancing Sands Dry Gin, New Zealand 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.dancingsands.com
DANO’S DANGEROUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dano’s Dangerous Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.danosdangerous.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dano’s Dangerous Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.danosdangerous.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dano’s Dangerous Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.danosdangerous.com
DASHER + FISHER
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dasher + Fisher Meadow Gin, Tasmania, Australia 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 http://www.southernwilddistillery.com/gin/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dasher + Fisher Ocean Gin, Tasmania, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 http://www.southernwilddistillery.com/gin/
DAVID JAMES
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CORN WHISK(E)Y ■ David James Straight American Whiskey, Indiana, USA 59.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.oldgeorgetownspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ David James Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 55.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.oldgeorgetownspirits.com
DAVID NICHOLSON
SILVER MEDAL ■ David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.luxco.com
DAVIDSON RESERVE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Davidson Reserve Four Grain Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
SILVER MEDAL ■ Davidson Reserve Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
DAYAA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dayaa Arak, Ontario, Canada 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.whitedistillery.ca
DE LUZE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ De Luze Fine Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200
SILVER MEDAL ■ De Luze Fine Champagne Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
DEAD MAN’S FINGERS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum, England, United Kingdom 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.halewood-int.com
DEANSTON
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Deanston 15 Year Old Organic Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Deanston Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured 2008 Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 59%ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Deanston 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
DEATH’S DOOR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Death’s Door Gin, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.deathsdoorspirits.com
DECOURTET
SILVER MEDAL ■ Decourtet Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Decourtet Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
DEEP EDDY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Texas, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.deepeddyvodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, Texas, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.deepeddyvodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Deep Eddy Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.deepeddyvodka.com
DEEP ELLUM
GOLD MEDAL ■ Deep Ellum All-Purpose Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21
DEFIANCE WHISKEY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Defiance Whiskey Bourbon, Missouri, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.defiancewhiskey.com
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DELAMAIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Delamain Pale and Dry Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.kobrandwine.com
DEMETRIO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Demetrio Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.ekekowineandspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Demetrio Blanco Tequila, Amatitan, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.ekekowineandspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Demetrio Reposado Tequila, Amatitan, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.ekekowineandspirits.com
DENTED BRICK DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Hugh Moon 100% Rye White Whiskey, Utah, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.dentedbrick.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Well Gin, Utah, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.dentedbrick.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Well Vodka, Utah, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.dentedbrick.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Well Rum, Utah, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.dentedbrick.com
DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Desert Diamond Distillery Gold Miner Barrel Reserve Rum, Arizona, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.desertdiamonddistillery.com
DEW
SILVER MEDAL ■ DEW 87° Organic Distilled Gin, Funen, Denmark 43.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
DEWAR’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED SCOTCH – 16 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Dewar’s The Signature 25 Year Old Scotch,
Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $322 www.dewars.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Vintage 18 Year Old Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $77 www.dewars.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Monarch 15 Year Old Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.dewars.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Ancestor 12 Year Old Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.dewars.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.dewars.com
DIAMOND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Diamond Premium Vodka, Manisa, Turkey 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.sezerholding.com.tr
DIDA’S DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dida’s Distillery Pressed Vodka, Virginia, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.didasdistillery.com
DIMMI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dimmi Liquore di Milano, Italy 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.sazerac.com
DIPLOMATICO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.domaineselect.com
DIRE WOLF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dire Wolf Bourbon, New Mexico, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.aztecspirits.com
DISTILLERY 031
GOLD MEDAL ■ Distillery 031 Durban Cascara Gin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.distillery031.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Distillery 031 Água Zulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.distillery031.com
DISTILLERY BOTANICA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Distillery Botanica Roots and Leaves Gin, New South Wales, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.distillerybotanica.com
DISTRICT DISTILLING
GOLD MEDAL ■ District Distilling C&O Tradesman Whiskey, Washington, D.C., USA 48.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.district-distilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ District Distilling WildJune Gin, Washington, D.C., USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.district-distilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ District Distilling Barrel Rested Checkerbark Gin, Washington, D.C., USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.district-distilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ District Distilling Buzzard Point Rum, Washington, D.C., USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.district-distilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ District Distilling Embassy Row Creme de Menthe, Washington, D.C., USA 38.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
www.district-distilling.com
DO GOOD DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Do Good Distillery Nighthawk Bourbon, California, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.dogooddistillery.com
DOBSON’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Dobson’s New England Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.eastviewestate.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Le Caf Liqueur, New South Wales, Australia 36.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.eastviewestate.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Sweet Pea Gin, New South Wales, Australia 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $79 www.eastviewestate.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Belle Epoch Cask Strength Single Malt Whiskey, New South Wales, Australia 60%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $160
www.eastviewestate.com
DOGHOUSE DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Doghouse Distillery Renegade Gin, London, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.doghousedistillery.com
DOMAINE LAFRANCE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Domaine Lafrance Rouge Gorge Rouge Vermouth, Québec, Canada 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.domainelafrance.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Domaine Lafrance Dandy Gin, Québec, Canada 42.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.domainelafrance.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Domaine Lafrance Georges-Étienne Brandy de Pommes, Québec, Canada 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
www.domainelafrance.com
DOMLEOZ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Domleoz Honey Spirit, Wisconsin, USA 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.domeloz.com
DON ELIAS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Elias Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.donelias.com
DON JULIO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Julio Double Cask Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.diageo.com
DON PAPA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Papa Rare Cask Rum, Negros, Philippines 50.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.donpaparum.com
DON SUEÑOS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Sueños Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.donsuenos.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Sueños Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.donsuenos.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Sueños Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.donsuenos.com
DOOR COUNTY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Door County Single Malt Whisky, Wisconsin, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.doorcountydistillery.com
DOS MADERAS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.kindredspiritsusa.com
DRIFT DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Drift Distillery Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.driftdistillery.com
DRIFTWOOD DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Driftwood Distillery Donkey Jack Gin, Zuid Holland, Netherlands 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.driftwooddistillery.nl
DRILLAUD
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Drillaud Pomegranate Liqueur, Burgundy, France 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
SILVER MEDAL ■ Drillaud Rose Liqueur, Burgundy, France 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Drillaud Pineapple Liqueur, Burgundy, France 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
DRNXMYTH
GOLD MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH Tip of the Hat, California, USA 22.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.drnxmyth.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH Just Imbiber, California, USA 11.2% ABV www.drnxmyth.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH Root Bitters, California, USA 17.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.drnxmyth.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH The ‘Not So’ Sidecar, California, USA 16%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.drnxmyth.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH The Selvarey Daquiri, California, USA 17.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.drnxmyth.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ DRNXMYTH Velveteen Rabbit, California, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.drnxmyth.com
DRY FLY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dry Fly 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA 48.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.dryflydistilling.com
DRY TOWN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Dry Town Gin, Colorado, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.drytown.com
DUBONNET
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dubonnet Rougue, Kentucky, USA 19%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.heavenhill.com
DUKE & DAME
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey, Florida, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.dukeanddame.com
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DURHAM DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Durham Distillery Cold Distilled Cucumber Vodka, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.durhamdistillery.com
E & J
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ E & J Apple, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ejbrandy.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ E & J Brandy VSOP, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ejbrandy.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ E & J Peach, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ejbrandy.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ E & J Brandy VS, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.ejbrandy.com
EAGLE CRAIG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Eagle Craig 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
EAGLE RARE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.sazerac.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.sazerac.com
EARLY TIMES
SILVER MEDAL ■ Early Times Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.Brown-Forman.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Early Times Kentucky Whisky, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.Brown-Forman.com
EAST LONDON LIQUOR COMPANY
GOLD MEDAL ■ East London Liquor Company Premium Batch No. 1 Gin, London, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.finerthingsimports.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ East London Liquor Company London Dry Gin, London, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.finerthingsimports.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ East London Liquor Company Premium Batch No. 2 Gin, London, United Kingdom 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44
www.finerthingsimports.com
EAU CLAIRE DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Eau Claire Distillery Parlour Gin, Alberta, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.eauclairedistillery.ca
EDELWHITE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Edelwhite 57 Navy Strength Gin, Lucerne, Switzerland 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.edelwhitegin.com
EFFEN®
GOLD MEDAL ■ EFFEN® Original Vodka, Holland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.beamblobal.com
EIKO
SILVER MEDAL ■ EIKO Vodka, Japan 40%ABV www.bbcspirits.fr/eiko.htm
EL AGUIJON
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Aguijon Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.interwinesgroups.com
EL CIRCULO
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Circulo Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.circulotequila.com
EL DIABLITO
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Diablito Abocado Mezcal Joven, Oaxaca, Mexico 36%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21 www.mezcaleldiablito.com
EL FOGONERO
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Fogonero Extra Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.gofogonero.com
EL MAYOR
GOLD MEDAL ■ El Mayor Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Mayor Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Mayor Limited Release Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Mayor Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.luxco.com
EL PASADOR DE ORO
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Pasador de Oro Gran Reserva Rum, GUATEMALA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
EL REY
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Rey Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.tequilaelrey.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Rey Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.tequilaelrey.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Rey Silver Tequila with Natural Pineapple Coconut Flavor, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.tequilaelrey.com
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EL SILENCIO
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Silencio Mezcal Espadin, Oaxaca, Mexico 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.mezcalelsilencio.com/
EL TEQUILEÑO
GOLD MEDAL ■ El Tequileño Platino Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.tequileno.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Tequileño Gran Reserva Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.tequileno.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Tequileño Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.tequileno.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Tequileño Especial 50 Aniversario Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.tequileno.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Tequileño Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.tequileno.com
EL TESORO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST EXTRA AÑEJO TEQUILA ■ El Tesoro Paradiso Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.eltesorotequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.eltesorotequila.com
ELEPHANT
GOLD MEDAL ■ Elephant Aged Gin, Germany 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $107
SILVER MEDAL ■ Elephant London Dry Gin, Germany 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47
SILVER MEDAL ■ Elephant Sloe Gin, Germany 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Elephant Strength Gin, Germany 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56
ELIJAH CRAIG
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON ■ Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky,
USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.heavenhilldistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 65.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.heavenhilldistillery.com
ELMER T. LEE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.sazerac.com
ENRICO NARDINI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Enrico Nardini Sambuca, Italy 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.nardiniusa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Enrico Nardini Amaretto, Italy 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.nardiniusa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Enrico Nardini Applecello, Italy 21%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.nardiniusa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Enrico Nardini Limoncello, Italy 32%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.nardiniusa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Enrico Nardini Pescacello, Italy 32%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.nardiniusa.com
ENSIGN RED
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ensign Red Black Canadian Whiskey, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.sazerac.com
ESPOLON
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Espolon Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.tequilaespolon.com
ETSU
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ ETSU Gin, Hokkido, Japan 43%ABV
EUPHROSINE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Euphrosine Gin #9 Barrel-Finished Reserve, Louisiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.ateliervie.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Euphrosine Gin #9 Gin Barrel-Finished Reserve, Louisiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.ateliervie.com
EVAN WILLIAMS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.evanwilliams.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.evanwilliams.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Evan Williams Evan Williams Master Blend Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.evanwilliams.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2010 Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 43.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.evanwilliams.com
EVERCLEAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Everclear, USA 95%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.luxco.com
EVIL WIZARD ELIXIRS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Evil Wizard Elixirs L’Absinthe Sordide, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.evilwizard.ca
EXOTICO
GOLD MEDAL ■ Exotico Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Exotico Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.luxco.com
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EZRA BROOKS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream Liqueur, Missouri, USA 12.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.luxco.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.luxco.com
FAINTING GOAT SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fainting Goat Spirits C.B. Fisher’s American Single Malt Whiskey, North Carolina, USA 43.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.faintinggoatspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fainting Goat Spirits Tiny Cat Vodka, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.faintinggoatspirits.com
FAMILIA CAMARENA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.tequilacamarena.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Familia Camarena Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.tequilacamarena.com
FARMER’S BOTANICAL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Farmer’s Botanical Gin, Minnesota, USA 46.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.farmersgin.com
FASSBIND
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fassbind Vieille Framboise, Schwyz, Switzerland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.preissimports.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fassbind Vieille Poire, Schwyz, Switzerland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.preissimports.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fassbind Vieil Abricot, Schwyz, Switzerland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.preissimports.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fassbind Weisflog, Schwyz, Switzerland 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.preissimports.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fassbind Vieille Cerise, Schwyz, Switzerland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.preissimports.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fassbind Vieille Pomme, Schwyz, Switzerland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.preissimports.com
FEENEY’S
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 https://feeneysirishcream.com/us/
Fernet-Branca
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fernet-Branca Liqueur, Milan, Italy 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.infiniumspirits.com
FEW
SILVER MEDAL ■ FEW Bourbon, Illinois, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.fewspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ FEW Rye Whiskey, Illinois, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.fewspirits.com
FID STREET
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fid Street Hawaiian Gin, Hawaii, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.levecke.com
FIFTY POUNDS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fifty Pounds London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 43.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.shaw-ross.com
FILS DU ROY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Fils du Roy Gin Thuya, New Brunswick, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.distilleriefilsduroy.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fils du Roy Appalaches Whisky, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95 www.distilleriefilsduroy.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fils du Roy Fort Latour Molasses Brandy, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.distilleriefilsduroy.com
FINLANDIA
SILVER MEDAL ■ FINLANDIA Classic Vodka, Finland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.finlandia.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ FINLANDIA Grapefruit Vodka, Finland 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.finlandia.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ FINLANDIA Raspberry Vodka, Finland 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $16 www.finlandia.com
FIRE OAK
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fire Oak Texas Bourbon, Texas, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.fireoakdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fire Oak Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.fireoakdistillery.com
FLAG HILL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Flag Hill Straight Rye Whiskey, New Hampshire, USA 45%ABV www.flaghill.com
FLAMING BULL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Flaming Bull Cinnamon Whisky, California, USA 33%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.frank-lin.com
FLOR DE CAÑA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 18 Year Old Rum, Nicaragua 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.flordecana.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 12 Year Old Rum, Nicaragua 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.flordecana.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 25 Year Old Rum, Nicaragua 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.flordecana.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 7 Year Old Rum, Nicaragua 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.flordecana.com
FORDS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fords London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.fordsgin.com
FORTRESS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fortress Rum, Nova Scotia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.fortressrum.com
FORTUITOUS UNION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fortuitous Union Batch No.1, Kentucky, USA 51.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.fortuitousunion.com
FOS
GOLD MEDAL ■ FOS Greek Mastiha, Chios, Greece 28%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.ambrosiagrp.com
FOUNDING SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Founding Spirits Arroyo’s Never Bitter Amaro, USA 22.5% ABV www.foundingspirits.com
FOUR PILLARS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Bartender Series Spiced Negroni Gin, Victoria, Australia 43.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.fourpillarsgin.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Victoria, Australia 58.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.fourpillarsgin.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia 41.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.fourpillarsgin.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin, Victoria, Australia 43.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.fourpillarsgin.com.au
FOUR PILLARS X HERNÖ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Pillars x Hernö Distiller Series Dry Island Gin, Victoria, Australia 42.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
FOUR ROSES
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Four Roses 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 54%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130
www.fourrosesbourbon.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.fourrosesbourbon.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.fourrosesbourbon.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.fourrosesbourbon.com
FRANKLY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Frankly Organic Straight Vodka, Austin, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.franklyvodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Frankly Organic Apple Vodka, Austin, Texas, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.franklyvodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Frankly Organic Grapefruit Vodka, Austin, Texas, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.franklyvodka.com
FREEDOM WHISKEY COMPANY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Freedom Whiskey Company Have A Shot Of Freedom Bourbon, Ohio, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.haveashotoffreedom.com
FREELAND SPIRITS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Freeland Spirits Gin, Oregon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.freelandspirits.com
FREMONT MISCHIEF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fremont Mischief Purple Tibetan Ancient Grain Straight Rye Whiskey, Washington, USA 50.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $79
www.fremontmischief.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fremont Mischief Skagit Gold Straight Rye Whiskey, Washington, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.fremontmischief.com
FRESHA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fresha Strawberry Gin, Spain 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.mrspain.co.uk
FREY RANCH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Frey Ranch Reserve Absinthe, Nevada, USA 60%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.freyranch.com
FRÏS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Frïs Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.frisvodka.com
FROST
SILVER MEDAL ■ FROST 92° Organic Distilled Gin, Funen, Denmark 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
FU-FONG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fu-Fong Hidden Summit Premium Aged Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fu-Fong Sweet Potato Shochu, Taiwan 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $4
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FUJI GOTEMBA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Blender’s Choice Single Malt Whisky, Japan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Blender’s Choice Single Grain Whisky, Japan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Distiller’s Select Single Malt Whisky, Japan 49%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Small Batch 17 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Japan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $220
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Small Batch 25 Year Old Single Grain Whisky, Japan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $310
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fuji Gotemba Distiller’s Select Single Grain Whisky, Japan 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
FUNDADOR
GOLD MEDAL ■ Fundador Supremo Aged 15 Years in Old Amontillado Sherry Casks, Brandy de Jerez DO, Spain 40%ABV
www.bodegasfundador.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fundador Supremo Aged 12 Years in Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks, Brandy de Jerez DO, Spain 40%ABV
www.bodegasfundador.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Fundador Supremo Aged 18 Years in Old Oloroso Sherry Cask, Brandy de Jerez DO, Spain 40%ABV
www.bodegasfundador.com
G.B.FOOKES
SILVER MEDAL ■ G.B.Fookes Fine Cognac, France 40%ABV
G’VINE
GOLD MEDAL ■ G’Vine Nouaison Gin, Cognac, France 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.g-vine.com / www.eurowinegate.com
GALLIANO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Galliano L’Apertivo, Italy 24%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18
GAUTIER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW BRANDY / BEST COGNAC / BEST COGNAC EXTRA-AGED/VINTAGE ■ GAUTIER Cognac 1755 Extra, Cognac,
France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $250 www.cognac-gautier.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST COGNAC VSOP ■ GAUTIER Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.cognac-gautier.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Pinar Del Rio Cognac XO, Cognac, France 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $175 www.cognac-gautier.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Tradtion Rare Cognac, Cognac, France 41.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $350 www.cognac-gautier.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.cognac-gautier.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $145 www.cognac-gautier.com
GEIJER GLOGG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Geijer Glogg California Fernet, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.geijerspirits.com
GENTLEMATE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gentlemate L’invecchiato Bianche Dandy Brandy, Italy 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $41 www.primeuve.com
GENTLEMEN’S CRAFT
GOLD MEDAL ■ Gentlemen’s Craft The Drunken Horse London Dry Gin, Antwerp, Belgium 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.thedrunkenhorsegin.com
GEORGE DICKEL
GOLD MEDAL ■ George Dickel Tabasco Barrel Finished Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 35%ABV
GEORGE T. STAGG
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 65%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.sazerac.com
GEORGIAN BAY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Georgian Bay Gin, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.georgianbayspiritco.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Georgian Bay Vodka, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.georgianbayspiritco.com
GIANT TEXAS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Giant Texas Gold Bourbon, Texas, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.gulfcoastdistillers.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Giant Texas Pot Still Bourbon, Texas, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.gulfcoastdistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Giant Texas Black Bourbon, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.gulfcoastdistillers.com
GILLES BRISSON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gilles Brisson Premier Cru Grand Champagne Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44
GIN BIEN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gin Bien, Salzburg, Austria 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.ginbien.at
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GIN DE NEIGE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gin de Neige Domaine Neige, Québec, Canada 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.domaineneige.com
GIN MOLTO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gin Molto Italiano, Italy 56.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.primeuve.com
GINJA9
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ginja9 Sour Cherry Liqueur, Obidos, Portugal 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.ginja9.com
GINREI SHIRO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ginrei Shiro Shochu, Kumamoto, Japan 25%ABV www.hakutake.co.jp
GINSCAPE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ginscape Gin, Sealand, Denmark 43.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.ginscape.com
GLEN FOHDRY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Fohdry 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 47.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38
www.qualityspiritsinternational.com
GLEN MORAY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Heritage 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 47.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.glenmoray.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Classic Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.glenmoray.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Classic Chardonnay Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.glenmoray.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Classic Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.glenmoray.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Heritage 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.glenmoray.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Moray Elgin Heritage 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.glenmoray.com
GLEN SCOTIA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Scotia 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Campbeltown, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $119
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Scotia 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Campbeltown, Scotland 48.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $349
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt Scotch, Campbeltown, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52
GLENCADAM
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – 20 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Glencadam 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland,
Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $475 www.glencadamwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glencadam 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.glencadamwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glencadam 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.glencadamwhisky.com
GLENEFFER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Gleneffer Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.edgemill.com.au
GLENGLASSAUGH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands,
Scotland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $465 https://www.glenglassaugh.com/
GLENGLASSAUGH
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenglassaugh Torfa Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $66 www.glenglassaugh.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenglassaugh Evolution Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.glenglassaugh.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenglassaugh Revival Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.glenglassaugh.com
GLENGOYNE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glengoyne 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.shaw-ross.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glengoyne 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.shaw-ross.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 5 Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 59.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.shaw-ross.com
GLENMORANGIE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.glenmorangie.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $149 www.glenmorangie.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.glenmorangie.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.glenmorangie.com
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GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $119 www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Duthac Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $79 www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1989 Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $665
www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Spios Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.glenmorangie.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Tayne Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.glenmorangie.com
GLYNNEVAN
GOLD MEDAL ■ GLYNNEVAN 12 Year Old Straight Canadian Rye Whisky, Nova Scotia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.glynnevan.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ GLYNNEVAN Cabot Triple Barrel Canadian Rye Whisky, Nova Scotia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.glynnevan.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ GLYNNEVAN Double Barrel Canadian Rye Whisky, Nova Scotia, Canada 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.glynnevan.com
GODFATHER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Godfather Platinum Vodka, Armenia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.godfather-vodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Godfather Ultra Premium Vodka, Armenia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.godfather-vodka.com
GOLDENBLUE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Summit 20 Year Old Whisky, Scotland 37%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Diamond Whisky, Scotland 36.5% ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Sappirus Whisky, Scotland 36.5% ABV
GOOD SAM!
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Good Sam! #1 Rye Moonshine, Russia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.rus.best
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Good Sam! #2 Malt Moonshine, Russia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.rus.best
GORDON CASTLE SCOTLAND
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gordon Castle Scotland Distilled Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.gordoncastlescotland.com
GORDON’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Gordon’s Dry Gin, Nigeria 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Gordon’s London Dry Gin, Scotland 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21 www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gordon’s Traveller’s Edition Gin, Scotland 47.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $41 www.diageo.com
GOSLING’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gosling’s Black Seal 151 Rum, Bermuda 75.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.goslingsrum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Bermuda 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.goslingsrum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gosling’s Family Reserve Old Rum, Bermuda 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.goslingsrum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gosling’s Gold Seal Rum, Bermuda 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.goslingsrum.com
GOUVEIA BRASIL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gouveia Brasil Porto do Vianna Cachaça, Minas Gerais, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.grupogouveiabrasil.com.br
GRAN DOVEJO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gran Dovejo Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.tequilagrandovejo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gran Dovejo Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.tequilagrandovejo.com
GRAN DUQUE D’ALBA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Gran Duque d’Alba Solera Grand Reserva Brandy, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.palmbay.com
GRAN GALA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gran Gala Triple Orange Liqueur, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.geminispiritswine.com
GRAND MACNISH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Macnish 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Macnish Original Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28
GRAND PASSION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Passion Brandy VS, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Passion Brandy VSOP, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
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GRANDER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Grander Single Barrel Rum, Panama 54.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.granderrum.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grander Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum, Panama 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.granderrum.com
GRATEFUL DANE DISTILLING
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Grateful Dane Distilling Texas Gold Rum, Texas, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.gratefuldanedistilling.com
GRAY WHALE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gray Whale Gin, California, United States 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.graywhalegin.com
GRAYS PEAK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grays Peak Gin, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.prestigebevgroup.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grays Peak Meyer Lemon Vodka, Minnesota, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.prestigebevgroup.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Grays Peak Vodka, Minnesota, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.prestigebevgroup.com
GREATER THAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Greater Than London Dry Gin, India 42.8%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Great Lakes Distillery Good Land Cranberry Liqueur, Wisconsin, USA 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.greatlakesdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Great Lakes Distillery Still & Oak Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.greatlakesdistillery.com
GREAT WAGON ROAD DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Great Wagon Road Distilling Rua Single Malt Whiskey, North Carolina, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.gwrdistilling.com
GREEN SPOT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GREENHOUSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Greenhouse Gin, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.greenhousegin.com
GRIFFIN CLAW
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Griffin Claw Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.griffinclawbrewingcompany.com
GRIFFITHS BROTHERS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Griffiths Brothers No2 Gin, Bucks, United Kingdom 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.griffithsbrothers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Griffiths Brothers Original Gin, Bucks, United Kingdom 43.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.griffithsbrothers.com
GUILLOTINE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Guillotine Blanche Vodka, France 40%ABV www.guillotinevodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Guillotine Heritage Vodka, France 45%ABV www.guillotinevodka.com
GUN FIGHTER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Gun Fighter American Double Cask Bourbon, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.goldenmoondistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gun Fighter American Double Cask Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.goldenmoondistillery.com
GŴYR
BRONZE MEDAL ■ GŴYR Gin, Gower, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.thegowergincompany.wales
HAIG CLUB
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Haig Club Clubman Single Grain Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Haig Club Single Grain Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.diageo.com
HAMMOCK BAY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hammock Bay Spiced Rum, California, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.frank-lin.com
HANDS ON
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hands On Gin, Austria 46.5% ABV www.goelles.at/hands-on-gin-700-ml.html
HANKEY BANNISTER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hankey Bannister Heritage Blended Scotch, Scotland 46%ABV www.interbevgroup.com
HANSON OF SONOMA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hanson Of Sonoma Organic Habanero Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.hansonspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hanson Of Sonoma Organic Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.hansonspirits.com
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HAPUSA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin, India 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
HARVEYS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Harveys Signature 12 Year Old Cream Sherry, Spain 19%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry, Spain 17.5% ABV
HAVANA CLUB
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club Añejo 7 Años Rum, Cuba 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.havana-club.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club Añejo 15 Años Rum, Cuba 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $142 www.havana-club.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club Añejo 3 Años Rum, Cuba 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.havana-club.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club Selección de Maestros Rum, Cuba 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.havana-club.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Havana Club Añejo Especial Rum, Cuba 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.havana-club.com
HAWTHORN’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hawthorn’s London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 41%ABV www.hawthornsgin.com
HAYMAN’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, United Kingdom 41.7% ABV www.haymansgin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hayman’s Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin, United Kingdom 57%ABV www.haymansgin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hayman’s Sloe Gin, United Kingdom 26%ABV www.haymansgin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hayman’s London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 41.2% ABV www.haymansgin.com
HEAVEN’S DOOR
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.heavensdoor.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Heaven’s Door American Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.heavensdoor.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Heaven’s Door Rye Whiskey Finished in Vosges Oak Barrels, Tennessee, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.heavensdoor.com
HELIX9
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Helix9 Vodka, Iceland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
HENRY MCKENNA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BOURBON / BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON ■ Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky,
USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.heavenhilldistillery.com
HEPPLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hepple Gin, England, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.hepplegin.com
HERITAGE DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Heritage Distilling 103 BSB, Washington, USA 51.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.heritagedistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Heritage Distilling BSB, Washington, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.heritagedistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Heritage Distilling Dual Barrel Bourbon, Washington, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.heritagedistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Heritage Distilling Dual Barrel Rye Whiskey, Washington, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.heritagedistilling.com
HERMAN MARSHALL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Herman Marshall Bourbon, Texas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.dallasdistilleries.com
HERNÖ
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hernö Navy Strength Gin, Sweden 57%ABV www.hernogin.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hernö Old Tom Gin, Sweden 43%ABV www.hernogin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hernö Juniper Cask Gin, Sweden 47%ABV www.hernogin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hernö Gin, Sweden 40.5% ABV www.hernogin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hernö Gin, Sweden 47%ABV www.hernogin.com
HEROES
SILVER MEDAL ■ Heroes Vodka, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11 www.heroesvodka.com
HERRADURA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.herradura.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.herradura.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Herradura Selección Suprema Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $350 www.herradura.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Herradura Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.herradura.com
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HIBIKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.whisky.suntory.com
HIDDEN STOCK 1920
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hidden Stock 1920 Bourbon, Texas, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.1920hiddenstock.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hidden Stock 1920 Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.1920hiddenstock.com
HIDDEN WORLD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hidden World Guardian Gin, New Zealand 44%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hidden World Navy Gin, New Zealand 60%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hidden World Forest Gin, New Zealand 44%ABV
HIGH COMMISSIONER
SILVER MEDAL ■ High Commissioner Blended Scotch, Highland, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
HIGH RIDGE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ High Ridge Canadian Whiskey, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.levecke.com
HIGH RIVER
BRONZE MEDAL ■ High River Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.sazerac.com
HIGH WEST
SILVER MEDAL ■ High West American Prairie Bourbon, Utah, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.highwest.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey, Utah, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $66 www.highwest.com
HIGH WIRE DISTILLING CO.
SILVER MEDAL ■ High Wire Distilling Co. Jimmy Red Straight Bourbon, South Carolina, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59
www.highwiredistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ High Wire Distilling Co. Rye Whiskey, South Carolina, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.highwiredistilling.com
HIGHLAND PARK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – 13 TO 19 YEARS ■ Highland Park The Dark 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Orkney,
Scotland 52.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $300 www.highlandparkwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park The Light 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 52.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $300
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park FIRE Edition 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $300
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park Magnus Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.highlandparkwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park Valkyrie Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 45.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.highlandparkwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $145
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Highland Park Full Volume 1999 Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland 47.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.highlandparkwhisky.com
HILLROCK ESTATE DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Sauternes Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90
www.hillrockdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Madeira Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90
www.hillrockdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Double Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.hillrockdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Solera Aged Napa Cabernet Finished Bourbon, New York, USA 46.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.hillrockdistillery.com
HIMBRIMI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Himbrimi Old Tom Gin, Iceland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.himbrimi.com
HIPPOCAMPUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hippocampus Dry Gin, Australia 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hippocampus Vodka, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
HIXSON
GOLD MEDAL ■ Hixson Gin, South Carolina, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.terressentia.com
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HMS SPIRITS COMPANY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ HMS Spirits Company Mary Rose Gin, Hampshire, England 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.hmsspirits.com
HOFLAND
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hofland Jenever, Netherlands 40%ABV www.toorank.com
HONOR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Honor Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.blueskybrands.co.za
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Honor Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.blueskybrands.co.za
HOOCHERY DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hoochery Distillery 5 Rivers Spiced Rum, Australia 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.hoochery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hoochery Distillery Premium Rum, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.hoochery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hoochery Distillery Spike’s Reserve 15 Year Old Rum, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.hoochery.com.au
HORNITOS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hornitos Black Barrel Añejo Tequila, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.beamglobal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hornitos Cristalino Añejo Tequila, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.beamglobal.com
HOTALING & CO.
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hotaling & Co. Junipero Gin, San Francisco, USA 49.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.hotalingandco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hotaling & Co. Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey, San Francisco, USA 48.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.hotalingandco.com
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hotel California Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $51 www.hotelcaliforniatequilausa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hotel California Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.hotelcaliforniatequilausa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hotel California Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.hotelcaliforniatequilausa.com
HOTEL TANGO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hotel Tango Bravo Bourbon, Indiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.hoteltangowhiskey.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hotel Tango Whiskey, Indiana, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.hoteltangowhiskey.com
HUANA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Huana Mayan Guanâbana Liqueur, Yucatan, Mexico 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.casadaristi.com
HUE-HUE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hue-Hue Coffee Rum, Oregon, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.eastsidedistilling.com
HUIZACHE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Huizache Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.excelenciatequilera.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Huizache Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.excelenciatequilera.com
HUMBOLDT CRAFT SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Humboldt Craft Spirits Redwood Rye Whiskey, Humboldt County, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
www.humboldtcraftspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Humboldt Craft Spirits Blue Lake Vodka, Humboldt County, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.humboldtcraftspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Humboldt Craft Spirits Little River Gin, Humboldt County, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.humboldtcraftspirits.com
HURACÁN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Huracán Organic Rum, Funen, Denmark 56.8%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $109 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
HUSK
GOLD MEDAL ■ Husk Spiced Bam Bam Rum, New South Wales, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.huskdistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Husk Pure Cane Rum, New South Wales, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.huskdistillers.com
HYDE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hyde 1916 Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59 www.hydewhiskey.ie
SILVER MEDAL ■ Hyde Special Reserve Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $69 www.hydewhiskey.ie
I.W. HARPER
GOLD MEDAL ■ I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA www.diageo.com
IDENTITY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Identity Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
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IICHIKO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SHOCHU ■ iichiko Special Shochu, Oita, Japan 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
GOLD MEDAL ■ iichiko BLŪ Shochu, Oita, Japan 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Frasco Shochu, Oita, Japan 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Kurobin Shochu, Oita, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Reserve Shinwa 2018 Edition Shochu, Oita, Japan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ iichiko Reserve Zenwa 2018 Edition Shochu, Oita, Japan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ iichiko Bar Yuzu Liqueur, Oita, Japan 8%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/
IKKOMON
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ikkomon Sweet Potato Shochu, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.takarasake.com
IL TRAMONTO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ IL Tramonto Limoncello, Campania, Italy 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.prestigewinegroup.com; www.glenmoray.com
INCHMOAN-LL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Inchmoan-LL Island Collection Vintage 1992 Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 48.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $279
SILVER MEDAL ■ Inchmoan-LL Island Collection 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63
INFUSE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Infuse Broken Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.infusevodkas.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Infuse Lemon Vodka, Nevada, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.infusevodkas.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Infuse Mango Habanero Vodka, Nevada, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.infusevodkas.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Infuse Cinnamon Apple Vodka, Nevada, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.infusevodkas.com
IRISH MIST
SILVER MEDAL ■ Irish Mist Honey Whiskey Liqueur, Ireland 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.campariamerica.com
IrishAmerican
SILVER MEDAL ■ IrishAmerican 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $62 www.irishamericanwhiskeys.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ IrishAmerican Classic Blend Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.irishamericanwhiskeys.com
Iron Smoke
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Iron Smoke Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.ironsmokewhiskey.com
Iron Wolf
SILVER MEDAL ■ Iron Wolf Hotscotch Whiskey, Texas, USA 34.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.ironwolfranch.com
Ironroot Republic
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ironroot Republic Harbinger Bourbon, Texas, USA 59.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.ironrootrepublic.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ironroot Republic Hubris Straight Corn Whiskey, Texas, USA 58.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.ironrootrepublic.com
Island Company
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Island Company Rum, Trinidad 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.islandcompanyrum.com
Islay Mist
SILVER MEDAL ■ Islay Mist 17 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $83
Isle of Arran
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Isle of Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
ISLE OF FIONIA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Isle of Fionia Adventurous Spirits The Lost Pilgrim Single Malt Whisky, Funen, Denmark 46%ABV
RETAIL PRICE: $197 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
ITALICUS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Italy 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rosolioitalicus.com
J HENRY & SONS
SILVER MEDAL ■ J Henry & Sons Patton Road Reserve Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $89 www.jhenryandsons.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ J Henry & Sons Small Batch Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.jhenryandsons.com
J.J WHITLEY
GOLD MEDAL ■ J.J Whitley Potato Vodka, England, United Kingdom 38.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ J.J Whitley London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 38.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ J.J Whitley Nettle Gin, England, United Kingdom 38.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.halewood-int.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ J.J Whitley Elderflower Gin, England, United Kingdom 38.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.halewood-int.com
J.J. CORRY
GOLD MEDAL ■ J.J. Corry The Gael Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.jjcorry.com
J.P. TRODDEN
SILVER MEDAL ■ J.P. Trodden Single Cask Bourbon, Washington, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.jptrodden.com
J.P. WISER’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 https://www.jpwisers.com/ca/
SILVER MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s 1857 Triple Barrel Rye Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 https://www.jpwisers.com/ca/
J.W KELLY & CO.
SILVER MEDAL ■ J.W Kelly & Co. Old Milford Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.jwkelly.com
JAAN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jaan Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.drinkjaan.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jaan Paan Liqueur, Ontario, Canada 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.drinkjaan.com
JAI HEH
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jai Heh Citrus Depressa, Taiwan 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.jaiheh.com.tw
JAMES E. PEPPER 1776
GOLD MEDAL ■ James E. Pepper 1776 1776 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 57.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.jamesepepper.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ James E. Pepper 1776 1776 Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.jamesepepper.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ James E. Pepper 1776 1776 Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.jamesepepper.com
JAMES FC HYDE
SILVER MEDAL ■ James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey, New Jersey, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.jamesfchyde.com
JAMESON
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland 55.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $240 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Blender’s Dog Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Cooper’s Croze Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates IPA Edition, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Lively Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Round Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Signature Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Bold Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Crested Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Distiller’s Safe Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates Stout Edition, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Limited Reserve 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
JCB SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ JCB Spirits Caviar-Infused Vodka, Burgundy, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.boisset.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ JCB Spirits Gin, Burgundy, France 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.boisset.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ JCB Spirits Vodka, Burgundy, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.boisset.com
JEPTHA CREED
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jeptha Creed Original Vodka, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV www.jepthacreed.com
JIANGJIN DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jiangjin Distillery Blue 5-Star Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.jiangjidistillery.com
JIANGXIAOBAI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai Black Label Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.jiangjidistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai Intimate Friend Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.jiangjidistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai Joyouth 500 Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.jiangjidistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai S100 Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $4 www.jiangjidistillery.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai YOLO Baijiu, Chongqing, China 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.jiangjidistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jiangxiaobai Danchun Gaoliang Baijiu, Chongqing, China 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $4 www.jiangjidistillery.com
JIM BEAM
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut 2017 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.jimbeam.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.jimbeam.com
JING
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jing Liqueur, Hubei, China 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.jingpai.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jing Jingjiu Liqueur, China 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.jingpai.com
JOHN J. BOWMAN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon, Virginia, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
www.asmithbowman.com
JOHNNIE WALKER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.johnniewalker.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.johnniewalker.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.johnniewalker.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Blended Scotch, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $400 www.johnniewalker.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $225 www.johnniewalker.com
JOLLITÉ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jollité 8 Year Old Armagnac XO, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.domaine-joy.com
JOS. A. MAGNUS & CO.
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST OTHER WHISK(E)Y ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Murray Hill Club Blended Bourbon, Washington, D.C.,
USA 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $92 www.josephmagnus.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon, Washington, D.C., USA 56.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150
www.josephmagnus.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Joseph Magnus Bourbon, Washington, D.C., USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $92 www.josephmagnus.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Vigilant District Dry Gin, Washington, D.C., USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.josephmagnus.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Vigilant Navy Strength Gin, Washington, D.C., USA 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.josephmagnus.com
JOTO UMESHU
SILVER MEDAL ■ Joto Umeshu Liqueur, Kagoshima, Japan 14%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $8 www.hombo.co.jp
JUAN MORE TIME
SILVER MEDAL ■ Juan More Time Blanco Tequila, Amatita, Jalisco, México 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.juanmoretimetequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Juan More Time Reposado Tequila, Amatita, Jalisco, México 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59 www.juanmoretimetequila.com
JUAREZ
GOLD MEDAL ■ Juarez Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.luxco.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Juarez Gold Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.luxco.com
JUMPING GOAT
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jumping Goat Coffee Infused Vodka Liqueur, New Zealand 33%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.jumpinggoatspirit.com
JUNIPER MOON
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Juniper Moon Gin, South Africa 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.junipermoon.co.za
JUNO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Juno Extra Fine Gin, Taranaki, New Zealand 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $88 www.junogin.co.nz
JURA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jura 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.isleofjura.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Jura 7 Wood Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.isleofjura.com
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KAHLUA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kahlua Salted Caramel Coffee Liqueur, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kahlua Peppermint Coffee Liqueur, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kahlua Vanilla Coffee Liqueur, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kahlua Chili Chocolate Coffee Liqueur, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
KALANI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kalani Mayan Coconut Rum Liqueur, Yucatan, Mexico 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.casadaristi.com
KALVELAGE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kalvelage Vodka, Santa Catarina, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.kalmae.com.br
KAMIKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kamiki Intense Wood Blended Malt Whisky, Japan 48%ABV www.kamikiwhisky.com
KANICHÉ
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kaniché Perfeccion Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.cognacferrand.com
KAPCALA DISTILLING
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kapcala Distilling Fruit Brandy, Shida-Kartli, Georgia 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.kapcaladistilling.com
KAVALAN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 57.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 57.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 57.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $600
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $470
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 58.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $600
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 57.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $180
www.kavalanwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 56.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200
www.kavalanwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt Whisky, Port Cask, Taiwan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.kavalanwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 59.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $180 www.kavalanwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 56.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $600
www.kavalanwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 55.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $700
www.kavalanwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.kavalanwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.kavalanwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 58.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $160
www.kavalanwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Port Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Taiwan 58.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $300 www.kavalanwhisky.com
KENTUCKY TAVERN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11 www.sazerac.com
KERRYGOLD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.kerrygoldirishcream.com
KEY WEST DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Key West Distilling Rumbunctious Gold Rum, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.kwdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Key West Distilling Jumpin Juniper Gin, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.kwdistilling.com
KEY WEST SMUGGLER
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Key West Smuggler Genuine Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.keywestsmuggler.com
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KHORTYTSA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Khortytsa Platinum Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV www.globalspirits.com
KIKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kiki Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.kikivodka.com
KILBEGGAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kilbeggan Single Grain Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.beamsuntory.com
KILL DEVIL RUM
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Gold Rum, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.outerbanksdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Pecans & Honey Rum, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.outerbanksdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Silver Rum, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.outerbanksdistilling.com
KILLBUCK CREEK DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Killbuck Creek Distillery Vodka, Ohio, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21 www.killbuckcreek.com
KIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ KIN Brown Bourbon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.kinwhitewhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ KIN White Whiskey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.kinwhitewhiskey.com
KING CAR
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST OTHER SINGLE MALT WHISK(E)Y ■ King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky, Taiwan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120
www.kavalanwhisky.com
KING’S CREEK
SILVER MEDAL ■ King’s Creek Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.distillersales.com
KING’S FALCON
SILVER MEDAL ■ King’s Falcon Bourbon Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29
KING’S LOCK CRAFT DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ King’s Lock Craft Distillery 1000 Islands Moonshine, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.klcraftdistillery.ca
BRONZE MEDAL ■ King’s Lock Craft Distillery Canada’s Whiskyjack Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
www.klcraftdistillery.ca
KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 64.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.kingscountydistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.kingscountydistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Straight Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.kingscountydistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Peated Bourbon, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.kingscountydistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.kingscountydistillery.com
KINMEN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Aged Ta-Chu Liquor, Taiwan 66%ABV
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Baoyue Spring Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 46%ABV
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Greeting Visitors Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 46%ABV
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Battle Spirit Black Dragon Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 46%ABV
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Pure Wheat Liquor, Taiwan 40%ABV
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Red Dragon Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Superior Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen V.S.O. Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen 1958 Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 53%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen 38% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 38%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Aged 12 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Aged 8 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Cellar Reserve Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Logo Version 58% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Original Distilled No. 21 Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Platinum Dragon 58% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 56%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Selection No.46 Taiwan Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 46%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Taiwan Merchant Selection Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 50%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen 53% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 53%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen 58% Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen Taiwan Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen Yellow Dragon Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan 58%ABV
KIRIN FUJI-SANROKU
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend Whisky, Japan 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Small Batch 18 Year Old Blended Whisky, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $195
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirin Fuji-Sanroku 50° Whisky, Japan 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Limited Edition Oloroso Cask Finished 18 Year Old Blended Whisky, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $280
KIRISHIMA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kirishima Shiro Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Aka Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Akane Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan 25%ABV
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Kuro Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
KIRKLAND SIGNATURE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kirkland Signature Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.AlexanderMurray.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirkland Signature 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.AlexanderMurray.com
KISHOGURA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kishogura Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.hombo.co.jp
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kishogura Umeshu Liqueur, Kagoshima, Japan 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.hombo.co.jp
KJERNEKAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kjernekar 5 Year Old Apple Brandy XO, Norway 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.detnorskebrenneri.no
km12 Monts-Valin
SILVER MEDAL ■ km12 Monts-Valin Gin boréal, Quebec, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.distilleriedufjord.com
KNOB CREEK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST RYE WHISK(E)Y ■ Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
www.KnobCreek.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.KnobCreek.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Kentucky Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 57.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.KnobCreek.com
KOSAPAN DISTILLERY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kosapan Distillery Rhum, Nonthaburi, Thailand 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.kosapandistillery.com
KOSKENKORVA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Koskenkorva Vodka, Koskenkorva, Finland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
KOSMOS
SILVER MEDAL ■ KOSMOS VODKA, Georgia 40%ABV www.kosmosvodka.com
KRATER NOSTER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Krater Noster Bavarian Distilled Dry Gin, Bavaria, Germany 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.kraterspirits.de
KRATERFEUER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kraterfeuer Herbal Liquor, Bavaria, Germany 26%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.karterspirits.de
KROVA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Krova Vodka, Poland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.beveland.com
KUMA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Kuma Turmeric Liqueur, Washington, USA 34%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.kumaliqueur.com
KURADASHI KŌON DECANTER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kuradashi Kōon Decanter Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.hombo.co.jp
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KVINT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kvint 10 Year Old Brandy, Pridnestrovie, Moldova 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.kvint.md
KYOTO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kyoto Ki No Bi Dry Gin, Kyoto, Japan 45.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.craftimports.us/the-kyoto-distillery.html
KYRÖ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kyrö Dark Rye Bitter, Isokyrö, Finland 33.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.kyrodistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kyrö Koskue Barrel Aged Gin, Isokyrö, Finland 42.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58 www.kyrodistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Kyrö Napue Gin, Isokyrö, Finland 46.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.kyrodistillery.com
LA BRUNE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ La Brune Ed. Catrina Tequila Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
LA GUILDE DU COGNAC
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ La Guilde du Cognac Cherves Richemont 2010 Borderies Cognac, Cognac, France 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $115
www.maisonvillevert.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra Grande Champagne Cognac, Cognac, France 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $190
www.maisonvillevert.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ La Guilde du Cognac Saint Germain de Vibrac 2007 Peite Champagne Cognac, Cognac, France 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $140
www.maisonvillevert.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ La Guilde du Cognac Lorignac 2011 Fins Bois Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.maisonvillevert.com
LA HECHICERA
SILVER MEDAL ■ La Hechicera Solera Aged Rum, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.lahechicera.co
LA LUNA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ La Luna Ensamble Mezcal, Michoacan, Mexico 45.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.puente-internacional.com
LA MEDIDA
SILVER MEDAL ■ La Medida Mezcal Artesanal Joven 100% Agave Tobalá, Oaxaca, Mexico 45.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95
www.mezcaleslamedida.com.mx
LA REPUBLICA
GOLD MEDAL ■ La Republica Andina Gin, La Paz, Bolivia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
SILVER MEDAL ■ La Republica Amazonica Gin, La Paz, Bolivia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
La Truffe
SILVER MEDAL ■ La Truffe Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.hawkinsdistribution.com
LADISMITH
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ladismith Cape Brandy, Ladismith, South Africa 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.ladismithcapebrandy.co.za
LAGAVULIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.diageo.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Lagavulin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.diageo.com
LAMB & WATT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lamb & Watt Original Tonic Water, United Kingdom www.lambandwatt.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lamb & Watt Cucumber Tonic Water, United Kingdom www.lambandwatt.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lamb & Watt Hibiscus Tonic Water, United Kingdom www.lambandwatt.com
LAMBAY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lambay Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.lambaywhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lambay Small Batch Blend Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.lambaywhiskey.com
LANG
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lang Langpai Tequ Connoisseur, Sichuan, China 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $104 www.langjiu.cn
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lang Qinghua Lang, Sichuan, China 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $188 www.langjiu.cn
LANGLEY’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Langley’s Old Tom Gin, United Kingdom 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.langleysgin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Langley’s No. 8 Gin, United Kingdom 41.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.langleysgin.com
LAPHROAIG
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.laphroaig.com
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DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Laphroaig Lore Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.laphroaig.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Laphroaig Select Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.laphroaig.com
LARCENY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Larceny Very Special Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
www.heavenhilldistillery.com
LARUSÉE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Larusée Absinthe Verte, Switzerland 65%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $89 www.larusee.com
LAS GARRAFAS DE OAXACA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Las Garrafas de Oaxaca Mono Azul Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.mezcalgarrafas.com
LASSITER’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lassiter’s N. Carolina White Rum, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.lassiterdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lassiter’s Rum Au Cafe, North Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.lassiterdistilling.com
LAUDER’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Lauder’s Queen Mary Edition Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lauder’s 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $41
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lauder’s 15 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lauder’s Port Cask Edition Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $41
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lauder’s Sherry Cask Edition Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
LEAF
SILVER MEDAL ■ LEAF Alaskan Vodka, Temperance, MI, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.leafvodka.com
LEDAIG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ledaig Amontillado Finish 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Isle of Mull, Scotland 59.2% ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ledaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 46.3% ABV www.distell.co.za
LEONISTA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Leonista Blanco, South Africa 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.leonista.co.za
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Leonista Reposado, South Africa 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.leonista.co.za
LEVON LE MAGNIFIQUE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Levon Le Magnifique PETITE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC VSOP, COGNAC, FRANCE 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
www.levoncognac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Levon Le Magnifique FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC XO, COGNAC, FRANCE 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150
www.levoncognac.com
LIBRE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Libre Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.librespirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Libre Red Pepper Tequila Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.librespirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Libre Cucumber Tequila Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.librespirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Libre Mango Tequila Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.librespirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Libre Mint Chocolate Tequila Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.librespirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Libre Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.librespirits.com
LIGHTHOUSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lighthouse Gin, Marlborough, New Zealand 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.lighthousegin.co.nz
LILAH
SILVER MEDAL ■ LILAH Chai Cream Liqueur, Zürich, Switzerland 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.lilah-cream.com
LILLET
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST APÉRITIF ■ Lillet Rosé Apéritif, Bordeaux, France 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.pernod-ricard.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lillet Blanc Apéritif, Bordeaux, France 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.pernod-ricard.com
LILLIPUT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lilliput Cask Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $71 www.lilliput-gin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lilliput Dorset Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.lilliput-gin.com
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LINIE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Linie Lysholm Aquavit, Norway 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
LIQUID RIOT
GOLD MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Old Port Bourbon, Maine, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.liquidriot.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Fernet Michaud, Maine, USA 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.liquidriot.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Old Port Single Malt Whiskey, Maine, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.liquidriot.com
LITHUANIAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lithuanian Unique Vodka, Lithuania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21
LIVERPOOL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Liverpool Rum, Caribbean 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Liverpool Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.halewood-int.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Liverpool Rose Petal Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.halewood-int.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Liverpool Valencian Orange Gin, England, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.halewood-int.com
LOCH LOMOND
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52
GOLD MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond Original Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38
LOCK 1 DISTILLING COMPANY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Lock 1 Distilling Company RYZE Vodka, New York, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.lock1distillingco.com
LOCK STOCK AND BARREL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Lock Stock and Barrel 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA 54.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $230
www.lockstockandbarrelspirits.com
LOKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Loki Dry Gin, Brazil 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
LONEHAND WHISKEY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lonehand Whiskey Tennessee Sour Mash, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15
LONG ROAD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Long Road Aquavit, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.longroaddistillers.com
LONGMORN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Longmorn 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
LOS ANGELES DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Los Angeles Distillery Straight Bourbon, California, USA 50%ABV www.la-distillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Los Angeles Distillery Virgin Oak Rum, California, USA 50%ABV www.la-distillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Angeles Distillery Bourbon, California, USA 50%ABV www.la-distillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Angeles Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon, California, USA 50%ABV www.la-distillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Angeles Distillery Straight Rye Whiskey, California, USA 50%ABV www.la-distillery.com
LOS ARANGO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Los Arango Añejo Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.fraternityspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Los Arango Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.fraternityspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Arango Reposado Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.fraternityspirits.com
LOS PARRALES
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Parrales Singani, Tarija, Bolivia 40%ABV
LOST HARBOUR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lost Harbour Vodka, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.lostharbourspirits.com
LOT NO. 40
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lot No. 40 Canadian Rye Whisky, Canada 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.pernod-ricard.com
LOVELY RITA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lovely Rita Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.lovelyritaspirits.com
LUCIEN BERNARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lucien Bernard Brandy XO, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
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LUNAZUL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.heavenhill.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lunazul Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.heavenhill.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.heavenhill.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lunazul El Humoso Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.heavenhill.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lunazul Primero Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.heavenhill.com
LUNDIN DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lundin Distilling Gorse Gin, Scotland 43.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.lundindistilling.com
LVXI JIANGJIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lvxi Jiangjin Classic Version Baijiu, Chongqing, China 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $6 www.jiangjidistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Lvxi Jiangjin Craft Baiju, Chongqing, China 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.jiangjidistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lvxi Jiangjin Standard Version Baijiu, Chongqing, China 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $8 www.jiangjidistillery.com
MACKEY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Mackey Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky, Tasmania, Australia 49%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $280 www.shene.com.au
MAD RIVER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mad River Revolution Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.madriverdistillers.com
MADAM PATTIRINI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Madam Pattirini Small Batch Gin, Utah, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.ogdensown.com
MADOC
SILVER MEDAL ■ MADOC Single Malt Whisky, Patagonia, Argentina 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.madocwhisky.com
MAGGIE’S FARM
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Maggie’s Farm Queen’s Share Double Oak Rum, Pennsylvania, USA 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
www.maggiesfarmrum.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maggie’s Farm Falernum, Pennsylvania, USA 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.maggiesfarmrum.com
MAKAR
GOLD MEDAL ■ Makar Oak Aged Gin, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.glasgowdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Makar Old Tom Gin, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.glasgowdistillery.com
MAKER’S MARK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 55.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
www.makersmark.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.makersmark.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Longman & Eagle Private Select Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 55.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.makersmark.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Private Select 21C Selects 2017 Bourbon, USA 55.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.makersmark.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark 46 Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.makersmark.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark BGT III Private Select Bourbon, USA 55.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.makersmark.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Bill Samuels Jr. Private Select Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 55.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.makersmark.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Forecastle 15 Year Anniversary Private Select Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 55.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.makersmark.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Maker’s Mark Private Select 21C Selects 2017 Bourbon, USA 55.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.makersmark.com
MALABUSCA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Malabusca The Gin, Alicante, Spain 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.malabuscagin.com
MALFY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Malfy Con Limone Gin, Moncalieri, Italy 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
SILVER MEDAL ■ Malfy Originale Gin, Moncalieri, Italy 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
MANCHESTER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Manchester Signature Gin, Manchester, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.manchestergin.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ Manchester Overboard Gin, Manchester, United Kingdom 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.manchestergin.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Manchester Raspberry Infused Gin, Manchster, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.manchestergin.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Manchester Wild Spirit Gin, Manchster, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.manchestergin.co.uk
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MANLY SPIRITS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia 43%ABV www.manlyspirits.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin, New South Wales, Australia 43%ABV www.manlyspirits.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Manly Spirits Whisky Barrel Aged Gin, New South Wales, Australia 43%ABV www.manlyspirits.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Manly Spirits White Dog Malt Spirit, New South Wales, Australia 43%ABV www.manlyspirits.com.au
MARAMA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Marama Spiced Fijian Rum, Fiji 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.beveland.com
MARCA NEGRA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Marca Negra Mezcal Espadin, Mexico 50.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.marcanegra.com
MARIE BRIZARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Essence Poivre de Sichuan, Spain 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7 www.mariebrizard.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Liqueur d’Excellence Yuzu, Spain 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.mariebrizard.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Apry, Spain 20.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.mariebrizard.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Jolie Cherry, Spain 24%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.mariebrizard.com
MARLINSPIKE
GOLD MEDAL ■ MarlinSpike 888 HighSeas Blend Rum, Netherlands 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
MARQUIS DE MONTESQUIOU
SILVER MEDAL ■ Marquis de Montesquiou Réserve Armagnac, Gers, France 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
MARS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mars Single Cask Plum Liqueur, Kagoshima, Japan 22%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26
MARTELL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Martell Blue Swift Eau de Vie de Vin, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.martell.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.martell.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Martell Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $170 www.martell.com
MARTÍ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Martí Dorado Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.chathamimports.com; www.cropvodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Martí Plata Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.chathamimports.com; www.cropvodka.com
MARTIN MILLER’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Martin Miller’s Gin, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.kindredspiritsusa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength Gin, United Kingdom 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.kindredspiritsusa.com
MARTINI & ROSSI
GOLD MEDAL ■ Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Ambrato Vermouth, Italy 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.martini.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter Liqueur, Italy 28.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.martini.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Rubino Vermouth, Italy 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.martini.com
MARYLEBONE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Marylebone London Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 50.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.marylebonegin.com
MASON DIXON DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mason Dixon Distillery Batch No. 1 Spiced Rum, Pennsylvania, USA 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38
www.masondixondistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mason Dixon Distillery Batch No. 5 Rum, Pennsylvania, USA 43.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.masondixondistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mason Dixon Distillery Batch No. 8 Corn Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.masondixondistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mason Dixon Distillery Aged Rum, Pennsylvania, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.masondixondistillery.com
MASONS YORKSHIRE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Peppered Pear Edition Gin, Yorkshire, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56
www.masonsyorkshiregin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Original Edition Gin, Yorkshire, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56 www.masonsyorkshiregin.com
MASTERSON’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Masterson’s Straight Rye Whiskey, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.35maplestreet.com
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MATSU
GOLD MEDAL ■ Matsu Aged Yuan Kaoliang Liquor 元尊陳年高粱酒, Taiwan 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24
GOLD MEDAL ■ Matsu Extra Old Tachu Liquor 馬祖陳年大麴酒, Taiwan 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36
SILVER MEDAL ■ Matsu Tong Yuang Tachu Liquor 東湧大麴酒, Taiwan 60%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36
SILVER MEDAL ■ Matsu Tong Yung X’Old Kaoliang Liquor 東湧陳年高粱酒, Taiwan 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24
MAXIME TRIJOL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST COGNAC XO ■ Maxime Trijol XO Grande Champagne Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $145
www.maxime-trijol.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maxime Trijol Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.maxime-trijol.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Maxime Trijol Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.maxime-trijol.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Maxime Trijol Elegance Grande Champagne Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.maxime-trijol.com
MCCLINTOCK DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ McClintock Distilling Epiphany Vodka, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.mcclintockdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ McClintock Distilling Forager Gin, Maryland, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.mcclintockdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ McClintock Distilling Reserve Cognac-Finished Gin, Maryland, USA 47.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $62 www.mcclintockdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ McClintock Distilling Maryland-Heritage White Whiskey, Maryland, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.mcclintockdistilling.com
MCDOWELLS’
BRONZE MEDAL ■ McDowells’ Brandy VSOP, Nigeria 42.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.guinness-nigeria.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ McDowells’ No. 1 Whisky, Nigeria 42.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.guinness-nigeria.com
MEDOFF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Medoff Classic Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5
MEKHONG
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mekhong Thai Spirit, Thailand 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.thaibev.com
MENSK
GOLD MEDAL ■ Mensk Vodka, Belarus 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.mzvv.by
MERIDIAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Meridian Brandy VSOP, Thailand 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.thaibev.com
MERLET
GOLD MEDAL ■ Merlet Crème de Poire Liqueur, France 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.merlet.fr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Merlet Crème de Pêche Liqueur, France 18%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.merlet.fr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Merlet Soeurs Cerise Liqueur, France 24%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.merlet.fr
MERNAYA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mernaya On Milk Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7
MERRYS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Merrys Irish Cream Liqueur, Tipperary, Ireland 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11 www.merrys.ie
METCALFE’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Metcalfe’s Vermont Maple Cream Liqueur, Vermont, USA 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vermontdistillers.com
MEZCAL EL BUENO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal El Bueno Espadin, Oaxaca, Mexico 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31
MEZCAL NACIONAL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST MEZCAL ■ Mezcal Nacional 1938, Oaxaca, Mexico 46.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.mezcalnacional.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Mezcal Nacional 1931, Oaxaca, Mexico 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125 www.mezcalnacional.com
MEZCAL NUCANO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Mezcal Nucano Joven Espadin, San Dionisio Ocotepec, Mexico 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.mezcalnucano.com
MEZCAL UNION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal Union El Viejo Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.mezcalunion.com
MÌ & TÌ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mì & Tì Gin Mì, Italy 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.mi-e-ti.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Mì & Tì Gin Tì, Italy 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.mi-e-ti.com
MICIL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Micil Poitín, Galway, Ireland 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.micilpoitin.com
MIDLETON
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Midleton Dair Ghaelach Bluebell Forest Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 56.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $280
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Midleton Very Rare 2017 Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $220 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
MIL
SILVER MEDAL ■ MIL Gin, Ireland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.pearselyonsdistillery.com
MIL DEMONIOS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mil Demonios Aguardiente, Colombia 29%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.mildemonios.co
MILAGRO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.milagrotequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.milagrotequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.milagrotequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.milagrotequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.milagrotequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.milagrotequila.com
MILE HIGH 69
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mile High 69 Lovely Dry Gin, Germany 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.milehigh69.com
MILLENNIUM PROMISE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Millennium Promise GOLD Spirit, Korea 14%ABV
MILLSTONE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Millstone 12 Year Old Dutch Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Netherlands 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $92
www.millstonewhisky.eu
GOLD MEDAL ■ Millstone Dutch Peated Single Malt Whisky, Netherlands 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.millstonewhisky.eu
SILVER MEDAL ■ Millstone 92 Rye Whisky, Netherlands 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.millstonewhisky.eu
MINOR CASE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.luxco.com
MISCELLANEOUS
GOLD MEDAL ■ MISCellaneous Risky Rum, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37
SILVER MEDAL ■ MISCellaneous Dew Point Rum, Maryland, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
BRONZE MEDAL ■ MISCellaneous Restless Rye Whisky, Maryland, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
MISHKA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Mishka Pure Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.drinkmishka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mishka Honey Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.drinkmishka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mishka Pure Vodka, France 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.pinnacledrinks.com.au
MIST
SILVER MEDAL ■ MIST 114° Organic Distilled Gin, Funen, Denmark 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.nyborgdestilleri.com
MONACO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Monaco Blue Crush Cocktail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Monaco Cranberry Cocktail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Monaco Tropic Rush Cocktail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Monaco Vodka, Missouri, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.monaco-cocktail.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Monaco Black Raspberry Cocktail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Monaco Mango Peach Cocotail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Monaco Tequila Lime Crush Cocktail, Minnesota, USA 9%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.monaco-cocktail.com
MONTANYA DISTILLERS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Montanya Distillers Oro Rum, Colorado, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.montanyadistillers.com
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MONTENEGRO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW LIQUEUR & BEST HERBAL/BOTANICALS LIQUEUR ■ Montenegro Amaro, Emilia Romagna,
Italy 23%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.montenegro.it
MOSKOVSKAYA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Moskovskaya Vodka, Latvia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.amberbev.com
MOTOR CITY GAS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Motor City Gas Oak Town Brown Wheat Whiskey, Michigan, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.motorcitygas.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Motor City Gas Stink Eye Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA 44.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.motorcitygas.com
MOUNT GAY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mount Gay Extra Old Rum, Barbados 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.cointreau.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Barbados 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.cointreau.com
MOYLAN’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Moylan’s Cask Strength American Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA 57.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80
SILVER MEDAL ■ Moylan’s ADI Workshop Single Barrel Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
SILVER MEDAL ■ Moylan’s Cask Strength Bourbon, California, USA 56.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
MR. BLACK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, New South Wales, Australia 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.distillerybotanica.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mr. Black Coffee Amaro, New South Wales, Australia 28.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.distillerybotanica.com
MULE 2.0
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mule 2.0 Moscow Mule Cocktail, USA 8%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.mule2.com
MULHOLLLAND DISTILLING
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Mulhollland Distilling New World Gin, California, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.mulhollanddistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mulhollland Distilling American Whiskey, California, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.mulhollanddistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Mulhollland Distilling Gluten-Free Vodka, California, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.mulhollanddistilling.com
MUND ART KAISERSTUHL
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mund Art Kaiserstuhl Dry Gin, Germany, Vogtsburg 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.mundart-gin.de
MURLARKEY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Murlarkey Divine Clarity Vodka, Virginia, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.murlarkey.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Murlarkey Heritage Wine Cask Finished Whiskey, Virginia, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.murlarkey.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Murlarkey Imagination Gin, Virginia, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.murlarkey.com
MUSCLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Muscle Vodka, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.musclevodka.net
MYSTIC
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mystic Bourbon Liqueur, North Carolina, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.whatismystic.com
NALIBOKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Naliboki Krynichnaya Vodka, Belarus 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.mzvv.by
NATURAL SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Natural Spirits Cantaloupe Cream Liqueur, Wisconsin, USA 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.naturalspiritsllc.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Natural Spirits Maple Bourbon Barrel Coffee Cream, Wisconsin, USA 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.naturalspiritsllc.com
NAUTE KRISTALL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Naute Kristall NamGin, Namibia 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.rareflavorco.com
NAUTI SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Nauti Spirits Vodka, New Jersey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.nautispirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nauti Spirits Gin, New Jersey, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.nautispirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nauti Spirits Rum, New Jersey, USA 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.nautispirits.com
NAYAÁ
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nayaá Mezcal Espadin, Guerrero, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.nayaamezcal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nayaá Aromas de Guerrero Mezcal, Guerrero, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.nayaamezcal.com
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NEFT
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST VODKA ■ NEFT Vodka, Austria 49%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.neftvodka.com
NEGRITA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Negrita Dark Signature Rum, Carribean 37.5% ABV www.bardinet.fr
NEMIROFF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nemiroff Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.medcoatlantic.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nemiroff Honey Pepper Vodka, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.medcoatlantic.com
NEPTUNE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Neptune Gold Barbados 3 Year Old Rum, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.neptunerum.com
NEVER NEVER DISTILLING CO.
GOLD MEDAL ■ Never Never Distilling Co. Triple Juniper Gin, South Australia, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47
www.neverneverdistilling.com.au
NEW AMSTERDAM
SILVER MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam 100 Proof Vodka, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.ejgallo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam Lemon Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ejgallo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.ejgallo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam Apple Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ejgallo.com
NEW DEAL DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ New Deal Distillery Pear Brandy, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.newdealdistillery.com
NEW HOLLAND BREWING
SILVER MEDAL ■ New Holland Brewing Beer Barrel Bourbon, Michigan, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.newhollandbrew.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ New Holland Brewing Knickerbocker Gin, Michigan, USA 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.newhollandbrew.com
NIMBLE NECTAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Cranberry Ginger, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Pineapple Orange, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Tart Cherry Lime, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar California Lime, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Grapefruit Lime, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Mango Passion Fruit, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Strawberry Lemon Drop, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nimble Nectar Tangerine Lime, California, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nimblenectar.com
NJORD GIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Njord Gin Distilled Happy Minds Gin, Denmark 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $88 www.njordgin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Njord Gin Distilled Mother Nature Barrel Aged Edition Gin, Denmark 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $108 www.njordgin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Njord Gin Distilled Slow Sloe Gin, Denmark 29%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.njordgin.com
NOBLE OAK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.nobleoak.com
NOHRLUND COCKTAILS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Nohrlund Cocktails Gin, Bromber & Citron, Denmark 8.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7 www.nohrlund.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nohrlund Cocktails Vodka, Passion & Vanilje, Denmark 8.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7 www.nohrlund.com
NOOKU
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nooku Bourbon Cream Liqueur, Colorado, USA 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.oldelk.com
NOUKA NO YOME
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nouka No Yome Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV www.akarui-nouson.jp
NOVA SCOTIA SPIRIT CO.
SILVER MEDAL ■ Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Blue Lobster Vodka, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.novascotiaspirits.com
NUDA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nuda Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.nudatequila.com
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O.H.S.O. DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ O.H.S.O. Distillery Arcadia Mayer Lemon Vodka, Arizona, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.ohsobrewery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ O.H.S.O. Distillery D.I.C.K. Peach Flavored Whiskey, Arizona, USA 33%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.ohsobrewery.com
O.Z. TYLER
SILVER MEDAL ■ O.Z. Tyler Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.oztylerdistillery.com
O’MARA’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ O’Mara’s Irish Country Cream Liqueur, Ireland 13.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.quintessentialbrands.com
OBAN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Oban 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $141 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Oban Little Bay Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.diageo.com
ODESSA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Odessa Cognac VSOP, Ukraine 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14
OLD 4TH DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old 4th Distillery Vodka, Georgia, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.o4d.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old 4th Distillery Lawndart, Georgia, USA 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.o4d.com
OLD 55
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old 55 100% Sweet Corn Bourbon, Indiana, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.old55distillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old 55 Single Barrel Bourbon, Indiana, USA 58.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.old55distillery.com
OLD DIAMOND WEDDING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Diamond Wedding Invigor de Love Gin, Wisconsin, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33
OLD DOMINICK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Dominick Honeybell Citrus Flavored Vodka, Tennessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.olddominick.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Dominick Memphis Toddy Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.olddominick.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old Dominick Memphis Vodka, Tennessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.olddominick.com
OLD DUFF
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST GENEVER ■ Old Duff Genever, Holland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.oldduffgenever.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Duff Single Malt Genever, Holland 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.oldduffgenever.com
OLD ELK
GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon, Colorado, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.oldelk.com
OLD FITZGERALD
GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $110
www.heavenhilldistillery.com
OLD FORESTER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.brown-forman.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.brown-forman.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Forester 1920 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 57.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.brown-forman.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Forester 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.brown-forman.com
OLD LINE SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Line Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey, Maryland, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.oldlinespirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Line Spirits Cask Strength American Single Malt Whiskey, Maryland, USA 60%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.oldlinespirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old Line Spirits Aged Caribbean Rum, Dominican Republic 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.oldlinespirits.com
OLD NICK WILLIAMS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Nick Williams Carolina Bourbon, North Carolina, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
OLD PULTENEY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 43%ABV www.oldpulteney.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Pulteney 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV www.oldpulteney.com
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OLD STANDARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Standard Bourbon, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.oldtowndistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old Standard Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.oldtowndistilling.com
OLD TRESTLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Trestle Barreled Sugar Pine Gin, California, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.oldtrestle.com
OLE SMOKY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.olesmokymoonshine.com
OMAR
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Bourbon Cask Peated Single Malt Whisky, #11140686, Nantou, Taiwan 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $102
www.ttl.com.tw
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky, #11110399, Nantou, Taiwan 54%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $102
www.ttl.com.tw
GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Lychee Liqueur Barrel Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $142 www.ttl.com.tw
GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, #21130008, Nantou, Taiwan 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $115 www.ttl.com.tw
SILVER MEDAL ■ OMAR TTL Bourbon Type Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.ttl.com.tw
SILVER MEDAL ■ OMAR TTL Cask Strength Black Queen Wine Barrel Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan 56%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $142
www.ttl.com.tw
ONE EIGHT DISTILLING
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SPECIAL BARREL-FINISHED BOURBON ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey No. 10, Washington, D.C.,
USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.oneeightdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey No. 13, Washington, D.C., USA 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.oneeightdistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey No. 14, Washington, D.C., USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.oneeightdistilling.com
ONE WITH LIFE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ One With Life Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.onewithlifetequila.com
OPIHR
SILVER MEDAL ■ OPIHR Oriental Spiced London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.quintessentialbrands.com
OPLAND
GOLD MEDAL ■ Opland Aquavit, Norway 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36
OREGON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Oregon Cherry Bomb Whiskey, Oregon, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.eastsidedistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Oregon Marionberry Whiskey, Oregon, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.eastsidedistilling.com
OREGON SPIRIT
GOLD MEDAL ■ Oregon Spirit Gin, Oregon, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.oregonspiritdistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Oregon Spirit Absinthe, Oregon, USA 62.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.oregonspiritdistillers.com
ORIGINAL SPIRIT CO.
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Original Spirit Co. Classic Dry Gin, Australia 40%ABV www.originalspiritco.com
ORIJIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Orijin Herbal Gin, Accra, Ghana 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.diageo.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Orijin Bitters, Nigeria 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $1 www.diageo.com
OSLO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Oslo Gin, Norway 45.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.detnorskebrenneri.no
OTAKE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Otake Yinro Soju, Pingtung, Taiwan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.otakebrewery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Otake Dream Soju, Pingtung, Taiwan 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.otakebrewery.com
OTR
SILVER MEDAL ■ OTR The Cosmopolitan, Texas, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.ontherockscocktails.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ OTR The Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita, Texas, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.ontherockscocktails.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ OTR The Mai Tai, Texas, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.ontherockscocktails.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ OTR The Margarita, Texas, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.ontherockscocktails.com
Otto’s
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Otto’s Athens Vermouth, Attica, Greece 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
Ougaku
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ougaku Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11 www.hombo.co.jp
OVIN PION
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ovin Pion Vodka, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.ovinpion.com
PADDY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Paddy Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
PALÍRNA RADLÍK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Palírna Radlík Bezinkový destilát, Czech Republic 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.palenicejilove.cz
SILVER MEDAL ■ Palírna Radlík Jablečný destilát - dubový sud, Czech Republic 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.palenicejilove.cz
SILVER MEDAL ■ Palírna Radlík Vínovice - dubový sud, Czech Republic 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.palenicejilove.cz
PALMERS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Palmers London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.palmersgin.com
PAMPELLE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pampelle Ruby Red Grapefruit Apéritif, Cognac, France 15%ABV www.pampelle.com
PAMPERO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pampero Aniversario Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pampero Oro Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pampero Selección Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.diageo.com
PAPPY VAN WINKLE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $170
www.sazerac.com
PARKER’S HERITAGE COLLECTION
GOLD MEDAL ■ Parker’s Heritage Collection Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 61%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130
www.heavenhilldistillery.com
PARTY ANIMAL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Party Animal Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.partyanimalvodka.com
PATIENT WOLF
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Patient Wolf Premium Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.patientwolfgin.com
PATIQUE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Patique Cherry Liqueur, California, USA 19%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.patiqueliqueur.com
PAU MAUI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pau Maui Vodka, Hawaii, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.paumaui.com
PAUL JOHN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Bold Peated Single Malt, Goa, India 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Brilliance Indian Single Malt Whisky, Goa, India 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Peated Select Cask Indian Single Malt, Goa, India 55.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Classic Select Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky, Goa, India 55.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Edited Indian Single Malt Whisky, Goa, India 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Paul John Kanya Indian Single Malt Whisky, Goa, India 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $280 www.pauljohnwhisky.com
PAULET
GOLD MEDAL ■ Paulet Grande Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
SILVER MEDAL ■ Paulet Cognac VS, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22
SILVER MEDAL ■ Paulet Fine Champagne Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37
PEARL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pearl Original Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.luxco.com
PEARSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pearse Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.pearselyonsdistillery.com
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PEDRO MANDINGA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pedro Mandinga Silver Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.pedromandinga.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pedro Mandinga Spiced Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $21 www.pedromandinga.com
PELICAN HARBOR
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pelican Harbor Black Rum, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.pelicanharborrum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pelican Harbor Rum, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.pelicanharborrum.com
PENDERYN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Penderyn Legend Single Malt Whisky, Wales, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.penderyn.wales
SILVER MEDAL ■ Penderyn Myth Single Malt Whisky, Wales, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.penderyn.wales
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Penderyn Celt Single Malt Whisky, Wales, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.penderyn.wales
PERLINO
GOLD MEDAL ■ Perlino Vermouth di Torino Classico Casa Marteletti, Piedmont, Italy 18%ABV www.perlino.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Perlino Vermouth di Torino Dry Casa Martelletti, Piedmont, Italy 18%ABV www.perlino.com
PHANTOM
SILVER MEDAL ■ Phantom The Original Whisky, Scotland 35%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Phantom The White Whisky, Scotland 36.5% ABV
PHOENIX
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Phoenix Ultra Smooth Vodka, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.whitedistillery.ca
PHRAYA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Phraya Gold Rum, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59 www.interbevgroup.com
PICKERS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pickers Original Vodka, Tennessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.penningtondistillingco.com
PIERRE FERRAND
GOLD MEDAL ■ Pierre Ferrand Selection des Anges Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.maisonferrand.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Cognac, France 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.maisonferrand.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.maisonferrand.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pierre Ferrand Double Cask Cognac, Cognac, France 42.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.maisonferrand.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pierre Ferrand Renegade Barrel No.2 Cognac, Cognac, France 47.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.maisonferrand.com
PIKESVILLE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.heavenhilldistillery.com
PINCKNEY BEND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pinckney Bend Handcrafted American Navy Strength Gin, Missouri, USA 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.pinckneybend.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pinckney Bend Handcrafted American Vodka, Missouri, USA 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.pinckneybend.com
PINNACLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pinnacle Original Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.beamglobal.com
PISCO CAPEL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pisco Capel Alto del Carmen Pisco, Elqui, Chile 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.piscocapel.cl
PISCO EL GOBERNADOR
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco El Gobernador Pisco, Valle de Limari, Chile 40%ABV
PISCO LA CARAVEDO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST PISCO ■ Pisco La Caravedo Puro Torontel Pisco, Ica, Peru 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.caravedopisco.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco La Caravedo Quebranta Pisco, Ica, Peru 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.caravedopisco.com
PISCO PORTÓN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco Portón Mosto Verde Pisco, Ica, Peru 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.piscoporton.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco Portón Acholado Pisco, Ica, Peru 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.piscoporton.com
PLANET X
SILVER MEDAL ■ Planet X Vodka, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.planetxuniverse.com
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PLANTATION
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW AGED WHITE SPIRIT / BEST RUM / BEST EXTRA-AGED RUM – 5 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Plantation Jamaica 2002
Vintage Rum, Jamaica 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.plantationrum.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Plantation Original Dark Rum, Trinidad & Tobago 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.plantationrum.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Plantation Peru 2004 Vintage Rum, Peru 43.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.plantationrum.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’ Fancy Rum, West Indies 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.plantationrum.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Plantation Barbados 2002 Vintage Rum, Barbados 43.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.plantationrum.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Plantation Fiji 2009 Vintage Rum, Fiji 44.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.plantationrum.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum, Barbados 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.plantationrum.com
PLATINUM 7X
SILVER MEDAL ■ Platinum 7X Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.sazerac.com
PLAYA REAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Playa Real Mandarin Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.playarealtequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Playa Real Pineapple Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.playarealtequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Playa Real Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.playarealtequila.com
PLYMOUTH
GOLD MEDAL ■ Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, Plymouth, United Kingdom 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, United Kingdom 41.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Plymouth Sloe Gin, Plymouth, United Kingdom 26%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
POLAR ICE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Polar Ice Arctic Extreme Vodka, Ontario, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.corby.ca
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Polar Ice Vodka, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.corby.ca
POLTERGEIST
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Poltergeist Gin, Unfiltered, Tasmania, Australia 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.shene.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Poltergeist Gin, A True Spirit, Tasmania, Australia 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.shene.com.au
POOR TOMS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Poor Toms Fool Strength Gin, New South Wales, Australia 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.poortomsgin.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Poor Toms Sydney Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.poortomsgin.com.au
PORT ASKAIG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Port Askaig 110 ̊ Proof Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
GOLD MEDAL ■ Port Askaig 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland 45.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
PORTER’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Porter’s Gin, Aberdeen, Scotland 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.portersgin.co.uk
PORTLAND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Portland Potato Vodka, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.eastsidedistilling.com
POTBELLY
SILVER MEDAL ■ PotBelly Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.whistlepigrye.com
POWERS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IRISH WHISKEY / BEST PURE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY ■ Powers 12 Year Old John’s Lane Irish Whiskey, Cork,
Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 43.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Powers Signature Release Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Powers Three Swallow Release Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland 43.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
PRAIRIE ORGANIC
GOLD MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.prairievodka.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.prairievodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Gin, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.prairievodka.com
PRECIOUS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Precious Vodka, Bulgaria 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.preciousvodka.com
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PROCERA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Procera African Craft Gin, Kenya 44%ABV
PROHIBITION
GOLD MEDAL ■ Prohibition Gin, South Australia, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.prohibitionliquor.co
SILVER MEDAL ■ Prohibition Bathtub Cut Gin, South Australia, Australia 69%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.prohibitionliquor.co
PROHIBITION SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Prohibition Spirits Hooker’s House Cohabitation Bourbon, California, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85
www.prohibition-spirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Prohibition Spirits Chauvet Brandy VSOP, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.prohibition-spirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Prohibition Spirits Jack’s Gin No. 3, Melon & Mint, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.prohibition-spirits.com
PROVINCIAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Provincial Vodka, Saskatchewan, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.radougadistilleries.com
PROVISION SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Provision Spirits Distiller’s Gin, Texas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.benmilamwhiskey.com
PUEBLO VIEJO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.geminispiritswine.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.geminispiritswine.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.geminispiritswine.com
PUNT E MES
SILVER MEDAL ■ Punt e Mes Vermouth, Milan, Italy 16%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.infiniumspirits.com
PUR
SILVER MEDAL ■ PUR Vodka, Québec, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.purvodka.com
PURA VIDA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pura Vida Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
SILVER MEDAL ■ Pura Vida Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pura Vida Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36
PURE CLASS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pure Class Vodka, Wisconsin, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.pureclassvodka.com
PURE FOLIE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pure Folie Strawberry Liqueur, Loire Valley, France 31%ABV www.combier.fr
PURE SCOT
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pure Scot Virgin Oak 43 Blended Scotch, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.purescot.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Pure Scot Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.purescot.com
PUSSER’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pusser’s Rum, British Virgin Islands, Barbados 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.pussers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pusser’s GunPowder Rum, British Virgin Islands, Barbados 54.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.pussers.com
QUERCUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Quercus Sweet Vermouth, California, USA 17.2% ABV www.quercus-spirits.com
QUIEREME MUCHO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Quiereme Mucho Mezcal Cuishe, Oaxaca, Mexico 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $89 www.qmspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Quiereme Mucho Mezcal Tepextate, Oaxaca, Mexico 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.qmspirits.com
R. DELISLE
GOLD MEDAL ■ R. Delisle Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $139 www.hawkinsdistribution.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ R. Delisle Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.hawkinsdistribution.com
RAASAY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Raasay While We Wait Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.raasaydistillery.com
RABBIT HOLE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA www.rabbitholedistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA www.rabbitholedistilling.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks, Kentucky, USA www.rabbitholedistilling.com
RADIUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Radius Batch No. 18 Gin, Denmark 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.radiusdistillery.com
RAFF DISTILLERIE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Raff Distillerie Emperor Norton Absinthe, California, USA 68%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.raffdistillerie.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Raff Distillerie Bummer & Lazarus Gin, California, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.raffdistillerie.com
RAIN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rain Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.sazerac.com
RAMSBURY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ramsbury Gin, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.ramsbury.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ramsbury Vodka, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.ramsbury.com
RATTLESNAKE ROSIE’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie Whiskey, New York, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.rattlesnakerosies.com
RAVO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ravo Vodka, Sweden 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.palmbay.com
RAW DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ RAW Distillery Peppercorn Gin, Alberta, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.rawspirits.ca
BRONZE MEDAL ■ RAW Distillery Unaged Rye, Alberta, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.rawspirits.ca
REAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Real Gin, Portugal 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
REBEL YELL
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.rebelyellbourbon.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.rebelyellbourbon.com
RED EAGLE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red Eagle red e Vodka, Ohio, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.redevodka.com
RED EYE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Red Eye Rye Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
REDBREAST
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Aged 12 Years Cask Strength, Cork, Ireland 58.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120
www.redbreastwhiskey.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Aged 21 Years, Cork, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $210
www.redbreastwhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Aged 12 Years, Cork, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.redbreastwhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast Single pot still Irish Whiskey Aged 15 years, Cork, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.redbreastwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Lustau Edition, Cork, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.redbreastwhiskey.com
REDEMPTION
GOLD MEDAL ■ Redemption Wheated Bourbon, Indiana, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.redemptionrye.com
REDNECK RIVIERA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Redneck Riviera Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.eastsidedistilling.com
REDSMITH DISTILLERY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redsmith Distillery London Dry Gin, Nottingham, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56 www.redsmithdistillery.com
RELATIVITY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Relativity American Whiskey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.relativity-whiskey.com
RÉMY MARTIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.remymartin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rémy Martin Excellence Fine Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $175 www.remymartin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rémy Martin Carte Blanche Merpins Cellar Edition Cognac, Cognac, France 44.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $500
www.remymartin.com
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RESERVA DEL SENIOR
GOLD MEDAL ■ Reserva Del Senior Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
RESERVOIR
GOLD MEDAL ■ Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon, Virginia, USA 45%ABV www.reservoirdistillery.com
RESTLESS SPIRITS DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Restless Spirits Distilling Gullytown Double Barrel Aged Single Malt Whiskey, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
www.restlessspiritsdistilling.com
REVEL AVILA
SILVER MEDAL ■ REVEL AVILA Reposado, Morelos, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.revelspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ REVEL AVILA Blanco, Morelos, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.revelspirits.com
RICH & RARE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.sazerac.com
RICHLAND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Richland Single Estate Old South Georgia Rum, Georgia, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.richlandrum.com
RICURA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ricura Horchata Liqueur, USA 12.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.prestigebevgroup.com
RIGA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Riga Black Balsam, Latvia 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.lb.lv
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Riga Balsam Currant, Latvia 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.lb.lv
RISING CREEK
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rising Creek Bourbon, South Carolina, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.terressentia.com
RITA’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rita’s Straight Rye Whisky, Tennessee, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.RITASRYE.COM
ROCK N ROLL
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rock N Roll Añejo Cristalino Tequila, Highland, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.rocknrolltequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rock N Roll Mango Tequila, Highland Hills, Mexico 32%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.rocknrolltequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rock N Roll Platinum Tequila, Highland Hills, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.rocknrolltequila.com
ROCK TOWN
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rock Town Arkansas Bourbon Whiskey, Arkansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.rocktowndistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Arkansas Rye Whiskey, Arkansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rocktowndistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Arkansas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Arkansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rocktowndistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Four Grain Sour Mash Bourbon, Arkansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rocktowndistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Single Barrel Bourbon, Arkansas, USA 57.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.rocktowndistillery.com
ROCKET
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rocket Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rocketvodka.com
ROE & CO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.diageo.com
ROGUE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rogue Oregon Rye Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.rogue.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rogue Oregon Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.rogue.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rogue Spruce Gin, Oregon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.rogue.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.rogue.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rogue Pinot Spruce Gin, Oregon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rogue.com
ROLLA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rolla Espresso Liqueur, California, USA 27.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.rollalliqueur.com
ROLLINS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rollins Tennessee Whiskey, Tenessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.rollinswhiskey.com
RON BOTRAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Botran Gran Reserve 12 Year Old Rum, Guatemala 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.botranrums.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Botran Reserva Blanca Rum, Guatemala 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.botranrums.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ron Botran Gran Reserve 18 Year Old Rum, Guatemala 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.botranrums.com
RON CARTAVIO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio XO Rum, Trujillo, Peru 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.du.com.pe
RON CIHUATÁN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cihuatán Gran Reserva 8 Year Old Rum, El Salvador 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.licoreracihuatan.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cihuatán Reserva Especial 12 Year Old Rum, El Salvador 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.licoreracihuatan.com
RON DE JEREMY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron de Jeremy Rum XO, Caribbean Islands 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rondejeremy.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron de Jeremy Reserva Rum, Caribbean Islands 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.rondejeremy.com
RON IZALCO
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron Izalco 10 Year Aged Rum, Central America 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $58
RON VELEIRO
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ron Veleiro Blanco Rum, Santo Domingo, Dominican Repbulic 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.ronveleiro.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ron Veleiro Spiced Mamajuana, Santo Domingo, Dominican republic 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.ronveleiro.com
RON VIEJO DE CALDAS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron Viejo de Caldas Gran Reserve 15 Year Old Rum, Manizales, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
www.shaw-ross.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Viejo de Caldas Gran Reserve 8 Year Old Rum, Manizales, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19 www.shaw-ross.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Viejo de Caldas Reserve 3 Year Old Rum, Manizales, Colombia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.shaw-ross.com
RONER
GOLD MEDAL ■ Roner Distilled Dry Gin Z44, Alto Adige, Italy 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.roner.com
ROOSTER ROJO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rooster Rojo Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.amberbev.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rooster Rojo Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.amberbev.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rooster Rojo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.amberbev.com
ROSSVILLE UNION
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rossville Union Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA 56.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
ROYAL CANADIAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.sazerac.com
ROYAL CHALLENGE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Royal Challenge Whisky, Nigeria 42.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $4
ROYAL SALUTE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $250 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
RUANG KHAO
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ RUANG KHAO, Thailand 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $6 www.facebook.com/RuangKhaoSpirits
SILVER MEDAL ■ RUANG KHAO SILVER, Thailand 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $8 www.facebook.com/RuangKhaoSpirits
RUJERO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rujero Colección Privada Singani, Tarija, Bolivia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.laconcepcion.bo
RUM FIRE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum Fire Overproof Rum, Jamaica 63%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28
RUM SIXTY SIX
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rum Sixty Six Aged 12 Years Cask Strength Rum, Barbados 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.rumsixtysix.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Rum Sixty Six Aged 6 Years Extra Old Rum, Barbados 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.rumsixtysix.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum Sixty Six Family Reserve Rum Aged 12 Years, Barbados 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.rumsixtysix.com
RUNNERS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Runners RSR, US 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.liquidhardwarespirits.com
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RUSSELL HENRY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell Henry Dark Gin, California, USA 45.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.craftdistillers.com
RUSSELL’S RESERVE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV www.campariamerica.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV www.campariamerica.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve Kentucky Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Bourbon, USA 52%ABV www.campariamerica.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon, USA 55%ABV www.campariamerica.com
RUSSIAN VALUE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Russian Value Vodka, Russia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.tatspiritprom.ru
RYNO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ryno Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95 www.rynotequila.com
Saar Distillery
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saar Distillery Mary Ana’s Hanfcrafted Dry Gin, Saarland, Deutschland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.saargenuss.de
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saar Distillery Saarlouis Dry Gin, Saarland, Deutschland 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.saargenuss.de
SABER ELYZIA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Saber Elyzia Apricot Liqueur, Romania 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.alexandriongroup.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Saber Elyzia Wild Berries Liqueur, Romania 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.alexandriongroup.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saber Elyzia Sour Cherry Liqueur, Romania 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.alexandriongroup.com
SABERES
GOLD MEDAL ■ Saberes Mezcal Joven Arroqueno, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.amedioschiles.mx
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saberes Mezcal Joven Espadin, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.amedioschiles.mx
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Saberes Mezcal Joven Tobala, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.amedioschiles.mx
SACRED SPRING
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sacred Spring Wasabi Gin, New Zealand 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.dancingsands.com
SACRVM
SILVER MEDAL ■ SACRVM 40 Mezcal Madrecuixe, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.sacrvmmezcal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SACRVM Shoduba Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.sacrvmmezcal.com
SADLER’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Sadler’s Peaky Blinder Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 https://www.sadlersales.co.uk/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sadler’s Peaky Blinder Black Spiced Rum, Caribbean 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 https://www.sadlersales.co.uk/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sadler’s Peaky Blinder Spiced Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 https://www.sadlersales.co.uk/
SAGAMORE SPIRIT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sagamore Spirit Reserve Double Oak Rye Whiskey, Maryland, USA 48.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $62 www.sagamorespirit.com
SAINT BENEVOLENCE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saint Benevolence 5 Year Old Caribbean Rum, Barbados 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.saintbenevolence.com
SAKI
GOLD MEDAL ■ Saki Saki Raki Black Grape, Manisa, Turkey 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.sezerholding.com.tr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saki Saki Raki Gold Series, Manisa, Turkey 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.sezerholding.com.tr
SILVER MEDAL ■ Saki Saki Raki Premium, Manisa, Turkey 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.sezerholding.com.tr
SALEYARDS DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Saleyards Distillery Billy Goats Gin, Queensland, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.saleyardsdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Saleyards Distillery Wise Old Goat Gin, Queensland, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.saleyardsdistillery.com
SALISH SEA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Salish Sea Hibiscus Liqueur, Washington, USA 21.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.distilledorganics.com
SALTWORK’S PROPERTY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Saltwork’s Property Himalayan Pink Salt Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.sazerac.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Saltwork’s Property Smoked Sea Salt Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.sazerac.com
SALVADOR’S
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Salvador’s Spicy Lime Margarita, USA 10%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.luxco.com
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SAMAI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Samai Gold Rum, Cambodia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.samaidistillery.com
SAMMY’S BEACH BAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Rum, Pounce, Puerto Rico 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.sammysbeachbarrum.com
SAMUEL GELSTON’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Samuel Gelston’s 25 Year Old Limited Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 52.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $400
www.gelstons.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Samuel Gelston’s 15 Year Old Rare Reserve Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.gelstons.com
SANTA TERESA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, Venezuela 40%ABV www.ronsantateresa.com
SANTAMANÍA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Santamanía Leyenda Gin, Madrid, España 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.santamania.com
SANTAN DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ SanTan Distilling Sacred Stave Single Malt Whiskey, Arizona, USA 45%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SanTan Distilling Kaffir Lime Vodka, Arizona, USA 40%ABV
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SanTan Distilling Vodka, Arizona, USA 40%ABV
SANTERA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Santera Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.santeratequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Santera Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.santeratequila.com
SANTO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Santo Puro Mezquila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.santomezquila.com
Santuàrio de Minas
SILVER MEDAL ■ Santuàrio de Minas Gold Cachaça, Papagaios, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.engenhoburiti.com.br
SATOR SQUARE DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sator Square Distillery American Dry Gin, Pennsylvania, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
SAVAGE & COOKE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Savage & Cooke Second Glance American Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.savageandcooke.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Savage & Cooke The Burning Chair Bourbon, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.savageandcooke.com
SAZERAC
GOLD MEDAL ■ Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.sazerac.com
SCALLYWAG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Scallywag 13 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.iswusa.com
SCAPA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Scapa Skirren Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Scapa Glansa Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SCAPEGRACE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Scapegrace Gold Gin, New Zealand 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59 www.scapegracegin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Scapegrace Classic Gin, New Zealand 42.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.scapegracegin.com
SCOTTISH LEADER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Scottish Leader Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV
SCULTE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sculte Special Limited Edition Twentse Whisky, Twente, The Netherlands 53%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $320 www.stokerijsculte.nl
SEAGRAM’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Lime Twisted Gin, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Distillers Reserve Gin, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Juicy Watermelon Flavored Vodka, Indiana, USA 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Peach Twisted Gin, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Pineapple Twisted Gin, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
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SEITEN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seiten Sakurajima Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.hombo.co.jp
SELECT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Select Apertivo, Emilia Romagna, Italy 14%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.selectaperitivo.it
SENATOR KOMOROWSKI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Senator Komorowski Organic Vodka, Poland 40%ABV www.bzkalco.pl
SETTLERS SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Settlers Spirits Yuzu Gin, South Australia, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.settlersspirits.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Settlers Spirits Sloe Gin, South Australia, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $95 www.settlersspirits.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Settlers Spirits Spiced Fig Gin, South Australia, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.settlersspirits.com.au
SHACKLETON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
SHAKESPEARE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Shakespeare Taste the Poetry Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
SHORTCROSS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Shortcross Gin, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.shortcrossgin.com
SILVER DOLLAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Silver Dollar American Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.nevadadistilling.com
SIMPLE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Simple Vodka, Idaho, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
SIPSMITH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin, London, United Kingdom 40.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.sipsmith.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sipsmith London Cup, London, United Kingdom 29.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.sipsmith.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sipsmith Sloe Gin, London, United Kingdom 29%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.sipsmith.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sipsmith London Dry Gin, London, United Kingdom 41.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.sipsmith.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sipsmith V.J.O.P. Gin, London, United Kingdom 57.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.sipsmith.com
SIR EDWARD’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sir Edward’s Finest Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV www.prestigebevgroup.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sir Edward’s Smoky Blended Scotch Whisky, Scotland, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.prestigebevgroup.com
SIRENA DE CHILOÉ
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sirena de Chiloé Premium Hand Crafted Vodka, Chiloe, Chile 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.sirenadechiloe.cl
SIX SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Six Spirits No. 6 Botanical Gin, Washington, USA 47.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.sixspirits.com
SKYY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Skyy Infusions Sun-Ripened Watermelon Vodka, USA 35%ABV www.campariamerica.com
SLANE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Slane Triple Casked Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.slanedistillery.com
SLAUGHTER HOUSE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Slaughter House American Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.thesplintergroupspirits.com
SLIMCHIC
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SlimChic Lemon Drop, France 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.slimchic.com
SLINGSBY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Slingsby Navy Strength Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom 57%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $74 www.wslingsby.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.wslingsby.co.uk
SLOANE’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sloane’s Gin, Netherlands 40%ABV www.toorank.com
SMEATON’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smeaton’s Bristol Method Dry Gin, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $63 www.smeatons-gin.com
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SMIRNOFF
GOLD MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Peppermint Twist Vodka, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $16 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Citrus Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Kissed Caramel Vodka, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $16 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Moscow Mule, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF No.21 Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Spicy Tamarind Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Vanilla Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF X1 Extra Smooth Vodka, Nigeria 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.smirnoff.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF X1 Intense Chocolate Vodka, Nigeria 37.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $3 www.smirnoff.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Raspberry Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.smirnoff.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry Vodka, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.smirnoff.com
SMITHWORKS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smithworks Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SMOKE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smoke No. 59 Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 33%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.hombo.co.jp
SMOKE WAGON
GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Desert Jewel Reserve Bourbon, USA 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.nevadadistilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Private Barrel Bourbon, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.nevadadistilling.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon, USA 58.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.nevadadistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.nevadadistilling.com
SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smugglers’ Notch Gluten Free Organic Vodka, Vermont, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Smugglers’ Notch Maple Bourbon, Vermont, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com
SNOW ALLURE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Snow Allure Vodka, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $51 www.snowallurevodka.com
SNOW LEOPARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Snow Leopard Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.us.snowleopardvodka.com
SOBIESKI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sobieski Vodka, Poland www.vodkasobieski.com
SOL DE OAXACA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sol de Oaxaca Joven Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sol de Oaxaca Reposado Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43
SOLEDADE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Soledade Jequitibá Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.soledade.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Soledade Umburana Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.soledade.com
SŌMRUS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ SōmruS Alphonso Mango Cream Liqueur, Illinois, USA 13.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.somrus.com
SON OF A PEAT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Son of a Peat Batch 01 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland 48.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
SOURCE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Source Vodka, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.hmounier.fr
SOURLAND MOUNTAIN SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sourland Mountain Spirits Rum, New Jersey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.sourlandspirits.com
SOUTHERN COMFORT
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Southern Comfort American Whiskey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.Brown-Forman.com
SPARKLE DONKEY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sparkle Donkey Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.sparkledonkey.com
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SPEYBURN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Speyburn 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV www.speyburn.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Speyburn Arranta Casks Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 46%ABV www.speyburn.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Speyburn 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV www.speyburn.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Speyburn Bradan Orach Highland Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV www.speyburn.com
SPIRIT OF HVEN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Organic Navy Strength Gin, Skåne, Sweden 57%ABV www.hven.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Tycho´s Star Single Malt Whisky, Skåne, Sweden 418%ABV www.hven.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Organic Aquavit, Skåne, Sweden 40%ABV www.hven.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Organic Distilled Gin, Skåne, Sweden 40%ABV www.hven.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Organic Summer Spirit, Skåne, Sweden 40%ABV www.hven.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spirit of Hven Organic Vodka, Skåne, Sweden 40%ABV www.hven.com
SPIRIT OF YORK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Spirit of York Gin, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.spiritofyork.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spirit of York Vodka, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.spiritofyork.com
SPRING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Spring Kaoliang, Taiwan 63%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.youngcheers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spring 58 Kaoliang, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.youngcheers.com
SPRINGFIELD MANOR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor Maryland Rye Whiskey, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.springfieldmanor.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor White Collar Bourbon, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.springfieldmanor.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor 318 Vodka, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.springfieldmanor.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor Lavender Vodka, Maryland, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.springfieldmanor.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor Small Batch Patriot Rum, Maryland, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.springfieldmanor.com
SQUADRON 303
SILVER MEDAL ■ Squadron 303 Vodka, Cambridgeshire, England 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.squadron303vodka.com
ST. AUGUSTINE DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Augustine Distillery Double Cask Bourbon, Florida, USA 46.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.staugustinedistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ St. Augustine Distillery Select Barrel Bouron, Florida, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.staugustinedistillery.com
ST. GERMAIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, France 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.stgermain.fr
ST. KILIAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Kilian Turf Dog, Bavaria, Germany 49.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.stkiliandistillers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ St. Kilian Cask Strength White Dog, Bavaria, Germany 63.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.stkiliandistillers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ St. Kilian White Dog, Bavaria, Germany 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.stkiliandistillers.com
STAGG JR.
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 66%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.sazerac.com
STALINSKAYA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Blue Vodka, Romania 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.stalinskaya.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Premium Vodka, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.stalinskaya.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Silver Vodka, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.stalinskaya.com
STARWARD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Starward Solera Single Malt Whisky, Victoria, Australia 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $115 www.starward.com.au
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Starward Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, Victoria, Australia 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $96 www.starward.com.au
STEIN DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stein Distillery Straight Corn Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.steindistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stein Distillery Straight Wheat Whiskey, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.steindistillery.com
STILL AUSTIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Still Austin Mother Pepper Whiskey, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.stillaustin.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Still Austin Daydreamer Whiskey, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.stillaustin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Still Austin New Make Whiskey, Texas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.stillaustin.com
STILLHOUSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Black Bourbon, Tennessee, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.stillhouse.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Spiced Cherry Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 34.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.stillhouse.com
STOCKHOLMS BRÄNNERI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Stockholms Bränneri OAK Gin, Sweden 45%ABV www.stockholmsbranneri.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Stockholms Bränneri Dry Gin, Sweden 40%ABV www.stockholmsbranneri.com
STONECUTTER SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Stonecutter Spirits Single Barrel Gin, Vermont, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.stonecutterspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stonecutter Spirits Heritage Cask Whiskey, Vermont, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.stonecutterspirits.com
STORK CLUB
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Stork Club Rye Whiskey, Berlin, Germany 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.spreewood-distillers.com
STRAIGHT EDGE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Straight Edge Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.thesplintergroupspirits.com
STREGA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Strega Liquore, Benevento, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.shaw-ross.com
STRIPED PIG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Striped Pig Gin, South Carolina, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.stripedpigdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Striped Pig Spiced Rum, South Carolina, USA 70%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.stripedpigdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Striped Pig Vodka, South Carolina, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.stripedpigdistillery.com
SUAU
SILVER MEDAL ■ Suau Ron Jungla Extra Aged Rum, Spain 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.beveland.com
SUERTE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.drinksuerte.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.drinksuerte.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte King’s Crown Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $110 www.drinksuerte.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.drinksuerte.com
SUGARLANDS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Sugarlands Appalachian Sippin’ Cream Butter Pecan Liqueur, Tennessee, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
www.sugarlandsdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sugarlands Appalachian Sippin’ Cream Dark Chocolate Coffee Liqueur, Tennessee, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
www.sugarlandsdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sugarlands Appalachian Sippin’ Cream Pumpkin Spice Latte Liqueur, Tennessee, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
www.sugarlandsdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sugarlands Roaming Man Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 60.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
www.sugarlandsdistilling.com
SUMMUM
GOLD MEDAL ■ Summum Le Piment d’Espelette Vodka, Charente, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.adefussigny.com
SUMPTUOUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sumptuous Tart Cherry All Natural Mixer, Vermont, USA Retail Price: $15 www.sumptuoussyrups.com
SUN YET-SEN MEMORIAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sun Yet-Sen Memorial 5 Year Old Liquor, Chiayi, Taiwan 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44
SUNSHINE RESERVE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sunshine Reserve American Whiskey, New York, USA 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.sunshinereserve.com
SUNTORY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Suntory Whisky Toki, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.whisky.suntory.com
SUTHERLAND DISTILLING
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sutherland Distilling Diablo’s Shadow California Straight Bourbon, California, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.sutherlanddistilling.com
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Sutherland Distilling Diablo’s Shadow Navy Strength Rum, California, USA 58.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
www.sutherlanddistilling.com
SVAYAK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Svayak Premium Vodka, Belarus 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $4 www.mzvv.by
SWEET RETREAT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Sweet Retreat Vanilla Liqueur, MN, USA 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $10 www.prestigebevgroup.com
TACONIC DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Taconic Distillery Double Barrel Maple Bourbon, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.taconicdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Taconic Distillery Barrel Strength Bourbon, New York, USA 57.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.taconicdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Taconic Distillery Dutchess Private Reserve Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.taconicdistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Taconic Distillery Founder’s Rye Whiskey, New York, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.taconicdistillery.com
TAHOE BLUE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tahoe Blue Vodka, California, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.tahoebluevodka.com
TALISKER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – UP TO 12 YEARS ■ Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands,
Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.diageo.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland 45.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $66 www.diageo.com
TAMDHU
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tamdhu Batch Strength 003 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 58.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.ianmacleod.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tamdhu 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.ianmacleod.com
TANDUAY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST WHITE RUM ■ Tanduay Asian Rum Silver, Philippines 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.tanduayusa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tanduay Asian Rum Gold, Philippines 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.tanduayusa.com
TANQUERAY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tanqueray For de Sevilla Distilled Gin, United Kingdom 41.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.diageo.com
TARQUIN’S
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin, Cornwall, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.southwesterndistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tarquin’s Rick Stein’s Gin, Cornwall, United Kingdom 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.southwesterndistillery.com
TASTE OF FLORIDA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Taste of Florida Bloody Mary, Florida, USA 0%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.tasteoffl.com
TELLURIDE DISTILLING COMPANY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Telluride Distilling Company Chairlift Warmer Peppermint Schnapps, Colorado, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22
www.telluridedistilling.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Telluride Distilling Company Vodka, Colorado, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.telluridedistilling.com
TEMPLETON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Templeton 4 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.infiniumspirits.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Templeton 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA 40%ABV www.infiniumspirits.com
TENURE ENGLAND
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tenure England Vodka, England, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.sazerac.com
TEQUILA CABEZA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Cabeza Blanco Tequila, Mexico 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.the86co.com
TEQUILA DON NACHO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.tequiladonnacho.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.tequiladonnacho.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42 www.tequiladonnacho.com
TEQUILA HONOR
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tequila Honor Reflexion Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.tequilahonor.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Honor Afilado Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.tequilahonor.com
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TEQUILA JG
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tequila JG Blue Label Blanco Tequila, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.tequilajg.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tequila JG Premium Black Label Blanco Tequila, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.tequilajg.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila JG Silver Label Blanco Tequila, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.tequilajg.com
TEQUILA PARTIDA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Partida Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $53 www.partidatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Partida Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.partidatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Partida Elegante Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $350 www.partidatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Partida Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $48 www.partidatequila.com
TEQUILA ROSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur, Holland 15%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17 www.tequilarose.com
TEQUILA SAN MATÍAS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.sanmatias.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila San Matías Tahona Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.sanmatias.com
TEQUILA SIETE LEGUAS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST AÑEJO TEQUILA ■ Tequila Siete Leguas Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57
www.geminispiritswine.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.geminispiritswine.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Siete Leguas D’Antano Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $279 www.geminispiritswine.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.geminispiritswine.com
TEQUILIA REVOLUCIÓN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.tequilarevolucion.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución French Oak Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $150 www.tequilarevolucion.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.tequilarevolucion.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución Cristalino Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.tequilarevolucion.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.tequilarevolucion.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequilia Revolución Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV www.tequilarevolucion.com
TERRAAUSTRALIS DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ TerraAustralis Distillery Lady Susanne Gin, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
TESSHO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tessho Shochu, Kumamoto, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.tsunematsu-shuzo.com
THE BALTIMORE SPIRITS COMPANY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Baltimore Spirits Company Epoch Straight Rye Whiskey, Maryland, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.thebaltimorewhiskeycompany.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Baltimore Spirits Company Asimina Pumila Pechuga Style Apple Brandy, Maryland, USA 53.7% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80
www.thebaltimorewhiskeycompany.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Baltimore Spirits Company Fumus Pumila Wood Smoked Apple Spirit, Maryland, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33
www.thebaltimorewhiskeycompany.com
THE BARMASTER
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Barmaster Gin, Italy 42.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.primeuve.com
THE BOTANIST
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Botanist Gin, Islay, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.cointreau.com
THE CHOYA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA 3 Year Old Ume Liqueur, Japan 15%ABV www.choya.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA Extra Years Ume Liqueur, Japan 17%ABV www.choya.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA From the Barrel Ume Liqueur, Japan 15%ABV www.choya.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA From the Bio Farm Ume Liqueur, Japan 15%ABV www.choya.com
THE DAMPFWERK DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dampfwerk Distillery The Helgolander, Minnesota, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.thedampfwerk.com
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THE DUBLINER
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Dubliner 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.quintessentialbrands.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Dubliner Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.quintessentialbrands.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Liqueur, Ireland 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $27 www.quintessentialbrands.com
THE EXCLUSIVE MALTS
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Exclusive Malts Cameronbridge 1992 Single Grain Whiskey, Lowlands, Scotland 53.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $140
www.impexbev.com
THE FAMOUS GROUSE
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.thefamousgrouse.com
THE GARDEN SHED DRINKS COMPANY
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Garden Shed Drinks Company Garden Shed Gin, Scotland 45%ABV
THE GIN FOUNDRY
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Gin Foundry Europa London Dry Gin, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.theginfoundry.com
THE GLENDRONACH
GOLD MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Allardice Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $180
www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk
GOLD MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Parliament Aged 21 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $262
www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Original Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $67
www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Peated Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $73 www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk
THE GLENLIVET
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nadurra Olorosso Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 60.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nadurra Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 61.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Code Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet First Fill Selection Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 59.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
THE GLENROTHES
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.theglenrothes.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Vintage 2004 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $500 www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Peated Cask Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Vintage 2001 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.theglenrothes.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenrothes Vintage Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.theglenrothes.com
THE HERBALIST
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Herbalist Gin, Oostkamp, Belgium 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52 www.theherbalist.bio
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THE LIBERTY DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Liberty Distillery Railspur No. 3 Switch Aged Whiskey, British Columbia, Canada 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38
www.thelibertydistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Liberty Distillery Trust Single Cask Madeira Whiskey, British Columbia, Canada 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59
www.thelibertydistillery.com
THE MACALLAN
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65
www.themacallan.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $350 www.themacallan.com
THE MELBOURNE GIN COMPANY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Melbourne Gin Company Single Shot Gin, Victoria, Australia 47.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90
www.melbournegincompany.com
THE NAKED GROUSE
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Naked Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.nakedgrouse.com
THE NAKED TURTLE
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Naked Turtle White Rum, U.S. Virgin Islands 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.nakedturtle.com
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISTILLERY COMPANY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Newfoundland Distillery Company Seaweed Gin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
www.thenewfoundlanddistillery.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Newfoundland Distillery Company Cloudberry Gin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
www.thenewfoundlanddistillery.com
THE OLD CURIOSITY
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Old Curiosity Geranium and Mallow Secret Garden Gin, Scotland, United Kingdom 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
www.theoldcuriosity.co.uk
THE POGUES
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Pogues Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.halewood-int.com
THE REAL MCCOY®
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Real McCoy® Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask Limited Edition 10 Year Aged Rum, St. Philip,
Barbados 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.realmccoyspirits.com
THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKY ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. Blended Batch 01 Blended Malt Scotch
Exotic Cargo, Scotland 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW WHISKY / BEST SCOTCH / BEST SINGLE MALT WHISKY / BEST INDEPENDENT MERCHANT SINGLE MALT ■ The Scotch
Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 29.224 Single Malt Scotch, We arrived!, Islay, Scotland 55%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $215 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 10.119 Single Malt Scotch, The Chimney in a Beehive, Islay,
Scotland 59.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $115 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 29.234 Single Malt Scotch, Smoked and Salted Toffee Apples, Islay,
Scotland 54.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $675 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 30.97 Single Malt Scotch, Dancing on a Volcano, Speyside,
Scotland 64%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $105 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 4.229 Single Malt Scotch, Volcanic Jam, Islands, Scotland 60.3% ABV
RETAIL PRICE: $160 www.smwsa.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 7.187 Single Malt Scotch, Silky, Sexy and Indulgent, Speyside,
Scotland 54.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $220 www.smwsa.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. R9.2 Rum, Paddington Bear’s First Sip, Panama 62.3% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $125
www.smwsa.com
THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.diageo.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.diageo.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.diageo.com
THE SPLENDID GIN
BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Splendid Gin, Tasmania, Australia 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.thesplendidgin.com
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THE TEMPLE BAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Temple Bar Signature Blend Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.thetemplebarwhiskeycompany.com
THE TYRCONNELL
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey,
Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75 www.thetyrconnellwhiskey.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.thetyrconnellwhiskey.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 15 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.thetyrconnellwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Port Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
www.thetyrconnellwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.thetyrconnellwhiskey.com
THE WALTER COLLECTIVE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Walter Collective Vodka, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.thewaltercollective.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ The Walter Collective Gin, Oregon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.thewaltercollective.com
THE WORLD FAMOUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ The World Famous Pickle Flavored Vodka, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $19
THINKING TREE SPIRITS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Thinking Tree Spirits Mainstage Vodka, Oregon, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.thinkingtreespirits.com
THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC
SILVER MEDAL ■ Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 63.6% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.sazerac.com
THREE CHORD
SILVER MEDAL ■ Three Chord Bourbon, Michigan, USA 40.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.threechordbourbon.com
THREE RIVERS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Three Rivers Coffee Liqueur, Indiana, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.threeriversdistilling.com
THREE SHIPS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish Whisky, South Africa 43%ABV www.distell.co.za
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old Whisky, South Africa 43%ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Three Ships Limited Edition 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, South Africa 44.6% ABV www.distell.co.za
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Three Ships Select Whisky, South Africa 43%ABV www.distell.co.za
THUMB BUTTE DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Thumb Butte Distillery Robert’s Rye Whiskey, Arizona, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.thumbbuttedistillery.com
TINKERMAN’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tinkerman’s Citrus Supreme Flavored Gin, Virginia, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.tinkermansgin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tinkerman’s Sweet Spice Flavored Gin, Virginia, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.tinkermansgin.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tinkerman’s Curiously Bright & Complex Flavored Gin, Virginia, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.tinkermansgin.com
TOBARITCH!
GOLD MEDAL ■ TOBARITCH! Vodka, Russia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.tobaritch.com
TOM OF FINLAND
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tom of Finland Organic Vodka, Finland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
TOMATIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV www.tomatin.com
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch (Travel Retail Exclusive), Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV www.tomatin.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV www.tomatin.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch (Travel Retail Exclusive), Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV www.tomatin.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 57.5% ABV www.tomatin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV www.tomatin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin 36 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 46%ABV www.tomatin.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch (Travel Retail Exclusive), Highlands, Scotland 40%ABV www.tomatin.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tomatin Dualchas’ Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland 43%ABV www.tomatin.com
TOMINTOUL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomintoul 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $41 www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomintoul 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomintoul 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130 www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk
TOMMYROTTER DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tommyrotter Distillery Triple Barrel American Whiskey, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $38 www.tommyrotter.com
TOPO
GOLD MEDAL ■ TOPO Organic Reserve Straight Wheat Whiskey, North Carolina, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.topodistillery.com
TORRES
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SPANISH GRAPE BRANDY ■ Torres 20 Hors d’Age Superior Brandy, Spain 40%ABV www.torres.es
GOLD MEDAL ■ Torres 15 Hors d’Age Brandy, Spain 40%ABV www.torres.es
SILVER MEDAL ■ Torres Jaime I 30 Reserva de la Familia Brandy, Spain 40%ABV www.torres.es
SILVER MEDAL ■ Torres Magdala, Spain 39%ABV www.torres.es
TORUS REAL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Torus Real Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.torusreal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Torus Real Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $57 www.torusreal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Torus Real Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.torusreal.com
TOWN SHED DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Town Shed Distillery American Génépy, Oregon, USA 44.8% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.townshendsdistillery.com
TRAIN WRECK
SILVER MEDAL ■ Train Wreck Rail Cart Gin, New Jersey, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.Trainwreckdistillery.com
TRANSFORMATION SPIRITS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Transformation Spirits Limited RElease Bourbon Barreled Gin, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32
www.transformationspirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Transformation Spirits London Dry Gin, Kentucky, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.transformationspirits.com
TREE SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tree Spirits Absinthe Verte, USA 65%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $76 www.treespiritsofmaine.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tree Spirits Limoncello, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32 www.treespiritsofmaine.com
TRIPLE EIGHT
GOLD MEDAL ■ Triple Eight Hurricane Rum, Massachusetts, USA 44.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.ciscobrewers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Triple Eight Organic Vodka, Massachusetts, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.ciscobrewers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Triple Eight The Notch Nantucket Island 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Massachusetts, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $350
www.ciscobrewers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Triple Eight The Notch Nantucket Island 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Massachusetts, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $500
www.ciscobrewers.com
TSUKUSHI KURO
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tsukushi Kuro Shochu, Fukuoka, Japan 24%ABV www.nishiyoshida.jp
TULLAMORE D.E.W.
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.tullamoredew.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.tullamoredew.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.tullamoredew.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Tullamore D.E.W. Original Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.tullamoredew.com
TUNDRA
GOLD MEDAL ■ TUNDRA Vodka, Russia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.tatspiritprom.ru
TWENTY 2
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty 2 Black Pepper Flavored Vodka, Maine, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.Twenty2Vodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty 2 Small Batch Distilled Vodka, Maine, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.Twenty2Vodka.com
TWENTY THIRD STREET
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Barrel Aged Gin, Riverland, SA, Australia 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $120 www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Hybrid Whisk(e)y, Australia 42.3% ABV www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Not Your Nanna’s Brandy, Riverland, SA, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Riverland Rose Vodka, Riverland, SA, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au
SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Signature Gin, Riverland, SA, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au
TWISTING SPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Twisting Spirits Kaffir Lime & Lemongrass Distilled Gin, United Kingdom 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $54 www.twistingspirits.co.uk
UGLY DOG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ugly Dog Gin, Michigan, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.uglydogdistillery.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ugly Dog Bacon Vodka, Michigan, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.uglydogdistillery.com
UNCLE BOB’S
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST FLAVORED WHISK(E)Y ■ Uncle Bob’s Root Beer Whiskey, California, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20
www.unclebobswhiskey.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Uncle Bob’s Canadian Whiskey Aged 6 Years, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $23 www.unclebobswhiskey.com
UNCLE NEAREST
GOLD MEDAL ■ Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.unclenearest.com
UNDERGROUND SPIRITS
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Underground Spirits Signature Vodka, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.undergroundspirits.co.uk
SILVER MEDAL ■ Underground Spirits Signature Gin, Australia 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.undergroundspirits.co.uk
UNION HORSE DISTILLING CO.
SILVER MEDAL ■ Union Horse Distilling Co. Reserve Straight Bourbon, Kansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.unionhorse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Union Horse Distilling Co. Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey, Kansas, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.unionhorse.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Union Horse Distilling Co. Rolling Standard Midwestern Four Grain Whiskey, Kansas, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39
www.unionhorse.com
UNO POR FAVOR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Uno Por Favor Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $37 www.unoporfavor.com
UNTERTHURNER DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Unterthurner Distillery Waldler, Bolzano, Italy 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29 www.unterthurner.it
UWA
SILVER MEDAL ■ UWA Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.uwatequila.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ UWA Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $64 www.uwatequila.com
VAN GOGH
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Holland 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vangoghvodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Holland 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vangoghvodka.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Vodka, Holland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vangoghvodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry Vodka, Holland 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vangoghvodka.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka, Holland 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vangoghvodka.com
VAN MEER’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s Tiramisu Cream Liqueur, Netherlands 14.9% ABV www.toorank.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s Brownie Liqueur, Netherlands 14.9% ABV www.toorank.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s White Chocolate Liqueur, Netherlands 15%ABV www.toorank.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s Chocolate Liqueur, Netherlands 15%ABV www.toorank.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s Lemon Cheesecake Cream Liqueur, Netherlands 14.9% ABV www.toorank.com
VAN RYN’S
GOLD MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s Single Potstilled 12 Year Old Brandy, South Africa 38%ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s Collectors Reserve 20 Year Old Brandy, South Africa 38%ABV www.distell.co.za
SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Year Old Brandy, South Africa 38%ABV www.distell.co.za
VANTAGE AUSTRALIA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vantage Australia Icon Series, Victoria, Australia 37%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $61 www.spiritofanation.com
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VANÛA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Vanûa Rum, Fiji Island 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.campeny.com
Vapor Distillery
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Vapor Distillery Boulder Bourbon, Colorado, USA 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.vapordistillery.com
Vaudon
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Vaudon Cognac XO, Cognac, France 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80
Vecchia Romagna
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Classica Brandy, Emilia Romagna, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.montenegro.it
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera Brandy, Emilia Romagna, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $33 www.montenegro.it
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Riserva 10 Year Old Brandy, Emilia Romagna, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.montenegro.it
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Riserva 25 Year Old Brandy, Emilia Romagna, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $380 www.montenegro.it
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Riserva 35 Year Old Brandy, Emilia Romagna, Italy 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $400 www.montenegro.it
VEIL
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Veil Blueberry Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.distillersales.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Veil Strawberry Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.distillersales.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Veil Watermelon Vodka, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.distillersales.com
VELVET NIGHT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Velvet Night Brandy, California, USA 48%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.indistillofthenight.com
VERÁS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Verás Artesanal Reposado Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99 www.mezcalveras.com
VERDANT
SILVER MEDAL ■ Verdant Dry Gin, Scotland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $46 www.verdantspirits.co.uk
VERY OLD BARTON
SILVER MEDAL ■ Very Old Barton 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Very Old Barton 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14 www.sazerac.com
VICE & VERTU DISTILLERIES
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vice & Vertu Distilleries BeOrigin Gin, Quebec, Canada 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.vicevertu.ca
VICEROY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Viceroy 10 Year Old Vintage Brandy, South Africa 40%ABV
VICKERS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vickers London Dry Gin, Australia 37%ABV www.vok.com.au
VICTORIA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Victoria Empress 1908 Gin, British Columbia, Canada 42.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.empressgin.com
VIDA CANA
GOLD MEDAL ■ Vida Cana 13 Year Old El Salvador Rum, El Salvador 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vida Cana 18 Year Old Panama Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $75
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vida Cana 9 Year Old Dominican Republic Rum, Dominican Republic 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
VIDA TEQUILA
SILVER MEDAL ■ VIDA Tequila Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $65 www.vidatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ VIDA Tequila Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.vidatequila.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ VIDA Tequila Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $56 www.vidatequila.com
VILA DAS RAINHAS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vila Das Rainhas Ginja d’Obidos, Obidos, Portugal 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
VILLA MASSA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Villa Massa Limoncello, Italy 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.deutschfamily.com
VINCENZI
GOLD MEDAL ■ Vincenzi Capasso, Torino, Italy 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.distillerievincenzi.com/eng/
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vincenzi Arancia, Torino, Italy 11%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.distillerievincenzi.com/eng/
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VIOLET CROWN SPIRITS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Violet Crown Spirits Emerald Absinthe, Texas, USA 70%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.derelictairship.com
VIRGA
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Virga Vodka, Nova Scotia, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.virgavodka.com
VIRGIL KAINE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Virgil Kaine Electric Owl 9 Year Old Sour Mash, South Carolina, USA 50.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.virgilkaine.com
VITANI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Vitani Moscow Mule, Illinois, USA 12%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $15 www.drinkvitani.com
VIVA XXXII
SILVER MEDAL ■ VIVA XXXII Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100 www.viva32.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.viva32.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ VIVA XXXII Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $44 www.viva32.com
VOLCAN DE MI TIERRA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Volcan De Mi Tierra Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.volcan.com/en
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Volcan De Mi Tierra Añejo Cristalino Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60 www.volcan.com/en
VOLCANIC
SILVER MEDAL ■ Volcanic Gin, Catalonia, Spain 42%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.beveland.com
W. L. WELLER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.sazerac.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ W. L. Weller Antique Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 53.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.sazerac.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ W. L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.sazerac.com
WAIHEKE WHISKEY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Waiheke Whiskey Izzard Single Malt Whiskey, New Zealand 60%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $200 www.waihekewhiskey.com
WALSH WHISKEY DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Walsh Whiskey Distillery Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.walshwhiskey.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Walsh Whiskey Distillery The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.walshwhiskey.com
WAPIRITS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wapirits Tumugi, Oita, Japan 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.wapirits.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wapirits Tumugi Buntan, Oita, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.wapirits.com
WAQAR
SILVER MEDAL ■ Waqar Pisquera Tulahuen, Limarí, Chile 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $39 www.piscowaqar.cl
WARNER EDWARDS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Dry Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45 www.warneredwards.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Botanical Garden Honeybee Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.warneredwards.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Melissa Lemon Balm Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.warneredwards.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Elderflower Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $45
www.warneredwards.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Sloe Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.warneredwards.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Victoria’s Rhubarb Gin, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $52
www.warneredwards.com
Watershed Distillery
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST FLAVORED GIN ■ Watershed Distillery Chamomile Flavored Guild Series Gin, Ohio, USA 44%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $29
www.watersheddistillery
WAYNE GRETZKY NO. 99
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Canadian Cream Liqueur, Ontario, Canada 17%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Ice Cask Premium Crafted Whisky, Ontario, Canada 41.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $60
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Muscat Artisanal Spirited Wine, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Ninety Nine Proof Small Batch Whisky, Ontario, Canada 49.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $99
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Red Cask Premium Crafted Whisky, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Vidal Artisanal Spirited Wine, Ontario, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30
WEAVER’S SPIRITS
SILVER MEDAL ■ WEAVER’S Spirits American Light Whiskey, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $47 www.weaversspirits.com
WEBER HAUS
SILVER MEDAL ■ Weber Haus Balsamo Cachaça, Ivoti, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.weberhaus.com.br
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Weber Haus Amburana Cachaça, Ivoti, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.weberhaus.com.br
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Weber Haus Carvalho Cachaça, Ivoti, Brazil 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.weberhaus.com.br
WEMBLEY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wembley London Dry Gin, Romania 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.wembleydrygin.com
WEMYSS
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wemyss Peat Chimney Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.palmbay.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wemyss Spice King Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.palmbay.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wemyss The Hive Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.palmbay.com
WEST CORK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ West Cork 12 Year Old Port Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ West Cork 12 Year Old Rum Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
GOLD MEDAL ■ West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
GOLD MEDAL ■ West Cork 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49
WESTLAND DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Westland Distillery Peated American Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70
www.westlanddistillery.com
WESTWARD
GOLD MEDAL ■ Westward American Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $80 www.westwardwhiskey.com
WHEATLEY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wheatley Vodka, Kentucky, USA 41%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $18 www.buffalotracedistillery.com
WHIP SAW
SILVER MEDAL ■ Whip Saw Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.thesplintergroupspirits.com
WHISKEY DEL BAC
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Dorado Mesquite Smoked Single Malt Whiskey, Arizona, USA 45%ABV www.hamiltondistillers.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Distiller’s Cut Single Malt Whiskey, Arizona, USA 59.1% ABV www.hamiltondistillers.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Classic Unsmoked Single Malt Whiskey, Arizona, USA 42%ABV www.hamiltondistillers.com
WHISPER CREEK
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Whisper Creek Mocha Cream Liqueur, Tennessee, USA 20%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $22 www.tennesseesippingcream.com
WHISTLEPIG
SILVER MEDAL ■ WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop 002 Whiskey, Vermont, USA 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $73 www.whistlepigrye.com
WHITE PEAK DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ White Peak Distillery Small Batch Hand Crafted Shining Cliff Gin, Derbyshire, United Kingdom 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $42
www.whitepeakdistillery.co.uk
WHITETAIL DISTILLERY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Whitetail Distillery Sure Shot Vodka, Sascatchewan, Canada 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.whitetaildistillery.com
WHITLEY NEILL
SILVER MEDAL ■ Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $43 www.whitleyneill.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Whitley Neill Dry Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.whitleyneill.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Whitley Neill Quince Gin, England, United Kingdom 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $36 www.whitleyneill.com
WICKED DOLPHIN
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wicked Dolphin Vodka, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.wickeddolphinrum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wicked Dolphin Spiced Rum, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.wickeddolphinrum.com
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WICKED HARVEST
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wicked Harvest Kentucky Bourbon Pistachio Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59
www.wickedharvestspirits.com
WIDOW JANE
SILVER MEDAL ■ Widow Jane Baby Jane Bourbon, USA 45.5% ABV www.widowjane.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Widow Jane Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon, New York, USA 45.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.widowjane.com
WILD TURKEY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon, USA 40.5% ABV www.campariamerica.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey, USA 40.5% ABV www.campariamerica.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey American Honey, USA 35.5% ABV www.campariamerica.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey American Honey Sting, USA 35.5% ABV www.campariamerica.com
WILDWOOD SPIRITS CO.
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Wildwood Spirits Co. The Dark Door Washington Straight Bourbon, Washington, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50
www.wildwoodspiritsco.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wildwood Spirits Co. Kur Gin, Washington, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $28 www.wildwoodspiritsco.com
WILLIAM LARUE WELLER
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 64.1% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $90 www.sazerac.com
WILLIAM PEEL
SILVER MEDAL ■ William Peel Distillery Selection Single Grain Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17
BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Peel Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13
BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Peel Double Maturation Blended Scotch, Scotland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $17
WILLIAM WOLF
GOLD MEDAL ■ William Wolf Frisky Whiskey, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.thinklikeawolf.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ William Wolf Coffee Whiskey, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.thinklikeawolf.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ William Wolf Pecan Bourbon, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.thinklikeawolf.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ William Wolf Rye Whisky, Holland 46%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.thinklikeawolf.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Wolf Apple Whiskey, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.thinklikeawolf.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Wolf Bourbon, USA 43.4% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.thinklikeawolf.com
WILÜF
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wilüf Pisco, Coquimbo, Chile 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.piscowiluf.cl
WINKLEPICKER
SILVER MEDAL ■ Winklepicker Chipotle Spiced Gin Liqueur, England, United Kingdom 33%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $32
WINTER PARK DISTILLING COMPANY
SILVER MEDAL ■ Winter Park Distilling Company Bear Gully Classic Bonfire Bourbon, Florida, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.wpdistilling.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Winter Park Distilling Company Bear Gully Classic Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon, Florida, USA 53.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55
www.wpdistilling.com
WODKA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wodka Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.wodkawodka.com
WOLLERSHEIM DISTILLERY
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wollersheim Distillery Press House Brandy, Wisconsin, USA 80%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.wollersheim.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wollersheim Distillery Round Top 2 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Wisconsin, USA 90%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34 www.wollersheim.com
WOOD’S HIGH MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY
GOLD MEDAL ■ Wood’s High Mountain Distillery Treeline Barrel Rested Gin, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.woodsdistillery.com
WOODFORD RESERVE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 62.9% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $130
www.woodfordreserve.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Distillers Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35
www.woodfordreserve.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.woodfordreserve.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $55 www.woodfordreserve.com
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BRONZE MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, Kentucky, USA 45.2% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.woodfordreserve.com
WOODLAND
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Woodland Sauerland Dry Gin, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.woodland-gin.com
WOODY CREEK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Woody Creek Colorado Straight Rye Single Barrel Whiskey, Colorado, USA 54.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $59
www.woodycreekdistillers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Woody Creek Colorado Gin, Colorado, USA 47%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.woodycreekdistillers.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Woody Creek Colorado Straight Bourbon, Colorado, USA 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $49 www.woodycreekdistillers.com
WORTHY PARK
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve Rum, Jamaica 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $70 www.worthyparkestate.com
WYBOROWA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Wyborowa od Mistrza Vodka, Poland 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13
XIII KINGS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ XIII Kings Vodka, Texas, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.xiiikings.com
YAKUSHIMA DAISHIZENRIN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yakushima Daishizenrin Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan 25%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $13 www.hombo.co.jp
YAMAZAKI
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Japan 43%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $85 www.whisky.suntory.com
YAPPY DOG
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yappy Dog Florida Limoncello, USA 30%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Yappy Dog Vodka, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25
YELLOWSTONE
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 51%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $100
www.limestonebranch.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 46.5% ABV RETAIL PRICE: $40 www.limestonebranch.com
YENI
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yeni Ala Raki, Turkey 47%ABV www.mey.com.tr/eng.html
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yeni Regular Raki, Turkey 45%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24 www.mey.com.tr/eng.html
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yeni Ustalarin Karisimi Raki, Turkey 45.5% ABV www.mey.com.tr/eng.html
YOLO RUM
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yolo Rum Gold Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.yolorum.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Yolo Rum Silver Rum, Panama 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.yolorum.com
YPIÓCA
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ypióca Cinco Chaves Cachaça, Ceará, Brazil 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.ypioca.com.br
GOLD MEDAL ■ Ypióca 150 Anos Cachaça, Ceará, Brazil 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $20 www.ypioca.com.br
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ypióca Conta Gotas Ouro Cachaça, Ceará, Brazil 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $5 www.ypioca.com.br
SILVER MEDAL ■ Ypióca Reserva Castanheira Cachaça, Ceará, Brazil 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $8 www.ypioca.com.br
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ypióca 160 Anos Aguardiente, Ceará, Brazil 39%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.ypioca.com.br
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ypióca Reserva Carvalho Cachaça, Ceará, Brazil 38%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9 www.ypioca.com.br
YUSHAN
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BAIJIU ■ Yushan Yuan Jiao 8 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Chiayi, Taiwan 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $16
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Cellaring 58% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $9
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan 3 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Chiayi, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan 5 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Chiayi, Taiwan 52%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Chiew XO Kaoliang Liqueur, Chiayi, Taiwan 50%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Daqu 8 Year Old Kaoliang Liqueur (Taiwan Blue Magpie), Chiayi, Taiwan 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $34
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Erkuotou Kaoliang 54% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 54%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $24
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Haka 58% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $14
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang 58% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $8
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Lantern Festival 6 Year Old 56% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 56%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $11
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SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Daqu Kaoliang Liquor, Chiaiyi, Taiwan 59%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $7
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang 6 Year Old 58% Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan 58%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12
YUTE
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yute Mezcal Agave Arroqueño, Oaxaca, Mexico 45%ABV www.yutemezcal.com
GOLD MEDAL ■ Yute Mezcal Agave Espadín, Oaxaca, Mexico 45%ABV www.yutemezcal.com
SILVER MEDAL ■ Yute Mezcal Agave Tobala, Oaxaca, Mexico 45%ABV www.yutemezcal.com
ZACKARIAH HARRIS
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zackariah Harris Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $12 www.sazerac.com
ZAYA
SILVER MEDAL ■ Zaya Gran Reserva Rum, Trinidad and Tobago 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $30 www.infiniumspirits.com
ZÍAMI
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zíami Ruby Rush - Grapefruit Flavored Rum, Florida, USA 35%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $35 www.ziamirum.com
ZIGNUM
SILVER MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Reposado, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $31 www.zignummezcal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Añejo, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $50 www.zignummezcal.com
BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Silver, Oaxaca, Mexico 40%ABV RETAIL PRICE: $26 www.zignummezcal.com
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