2025 TAG Global Spirits Awards Winners Announced

The TAG Global Spirits Awards, created by world-renowned mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, U.S. industry veteran David Grapshi, and American ambassador of Mexico’s National Chamber for the Tequila Industry Julio Bermejo, proudly announces the 2025 Best in Show recipients.

After four days of judging by the industry’s most respected experts, over 250 medals were awarded, including 46 platinum, 62 double gold, 18 gold, and over 100 silver & bronze. With categories reflecting the uniqueness and diversity of the spirits industry, 28 brands were designated as Best in Show.

More than a score and a medal, TAG Global Spirits provides a comprehensive assessment of the world’s greatest spirits, evaluating products on over a dozen aspects and offering professional tasting notes. Best in Show winners are the top performers in their class, distinguished by exceptional quality and unforgettable characteristics.

Best in Show Winners — TAG Spirits Awards 2025

Cask Strength Bourbon — Bhakta 2011 Bourbon
Vodka — Las Vegas Distillery Vodka
Liqueur — Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
American Straight Rye — Minden Mill Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey
Single Malt Scotch 14 & Under Years — The Glenlivet 14 Year
Single Malt Scotch 15 & Over Years — The Glendronach 21 Years Old
Best Vermouth —Antica Formula Vermouth, Carpano
Best Baijiu —Shang Baijiu Whiskey
Best RTD — Slow & Low Proper Rye Old-Fashioned
American Single Malt — Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 10 Year
Gin — Condesa Clásica (Extra London Dry)
Rum Gold & Dark — Ron del Barrilito 3 Stars, Puerto Rican Rum
Flavored Whiskey — Hannah & Hooch Black Cherry Flavored Whiskey
Mezcal — Don Amado Rústico
Best Straight Bourbon — Laissez Versez Louisiana Bourbon-Reserve
Blanco Tequila — Siete Leguas
Reposado Tequila — Siete Leguas
Canadian Whiskey — Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey
Bottled in Bond — E.H. Taylor, Single Barrel
Eau De Vie — Rémy V
Best Soju — Korea National Heritage Andongsoju
Rum White — Copalli Organic White
Flavored Rum — Cutwater Bali Hai Tiki Pineapple Rum
Tennessee Whiskey — Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition
Añejo Tequila — El Tequileño Añejo Gran Reserva
Extra Añejo Tequila — Santaleza Extra Añejo
Best Amaro — Foro Amaro

This year’s judging panel included Tony Abou Ganim, David Grapshi, Julio Bermejo, Jake Davenport, Sara Sergent, Roland K. Ng, Ross Simon, Jennifer Yim, Joy Figeuroa, and Max Solano. Collectively, they bring decades of global experience spanning mixology, hospitality leadership, spirits education, and beverage innovation. For 2025, all entries were evaluated using the IMIManage Tastings portal, streamlining judging and ensuring accurate, consistent scoring across the competition.

See the full results list here.

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Article originally posted on In The Mix.