2022
RESULTS
The Inaugural TAG Global Spirits Awards were held February 23rd – 26th, 2022
at the beautiful Delano Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Congratulations to the medal winners listed below!
Check out the photo gallery from the competition, and the wonderful consumer events: the welcome reception, festive dinners, educational series, and the Pink Tie Gala benefiting the Helen David Relief Fund!
BEST IN SHOW
| Spirit Category | Spirit Brand | Spirit Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Agave-based Spirits | Izo | Bacanora - Silver |
| Amari | Vecchio Amaro del Capo | Aperitivo / Aperitif |
| Armagnac | BARON GASTON LEGRAND | XO/Hors d'Age |
| Brandy—Cognac | COGNAC LHERAUD | XO/Hors d'Age |
| Brandy—Pisco | La Madrina | Peru Mosto Verde Torontel |
| Cachaca | Avuá | Prata |
| Gin / Genever | Alpine Distilling | Gin |
| Liqueurs | Faretti Biscotti Liqueur | |
| Mezcal | BOSSCAL | Tepeztate |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | Italian Spritz |
| Rum / Rhum | Copalli | White/Silver |
| Flavored Rum / Rhum | Koloa | Coconut |
| Shochu / Soju | Toki No Mokushiroku The Apocalypse of Time |
Awamori |
| Tequila | Siete Leguas | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Gran Orendain | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Patron | Extra Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | DesMaDre | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Vodka | Wheatley | Wheat |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Paul John | Indian Single Malt |
| Whisk(e)y—World | House of Suntory - Toki | Japanese Blended |
| Whiskey—American | Stranahan Sherry Cask | Single Malt |
| Whiskey—American | Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Weller C.Y.P.B. | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. | Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Redwood Empire Rocket Top | Bottled-in-Bond Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Breckenridge PX Sherry Cask Finish | Blended |
| Whiskey—Canada | No.99 Ninety Nine Proof Whisky | Small Batch |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Ardbeg Uigeadail | Islay Single Malt |
PLATINUM
| Spirit Category | Spirit Brand | Spirit Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Amari | The Bitter Truth | Bogart’s Bitters |
| Amari | Botanika Angelica | Amari |
| Brandy—Pisco | BARSOL | Peru Quebranta |
| Brandy—Pisco | BARSOL | Peru Torontel |
| Gin / Genever | Coit Spirits | Earl Gray Distilled |
| Liqueurs | Arancia | Berry and Fruit |
| Liqueurs | Pierre Ferrand | Dry Curacao |
| Liqueurs | Limoncello Di Capri | Limoncello |
| Liqueurs | Toschi Nocello | Nut |
| Liqueurs | Bently Heritage Estate Distillery | Coffee |
| Mezcal | Los Siete Misterios | Espadin |
| Mezcal | Producer Mezcal | Tepeztate |
| Rum / Rhum | Appleton Estate 15 Year | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | SelvaRey Rum | Vintage & Rare |
| Flavored Rum / Rhum | Koloa | Coffee |
| Shochu / Soju | iichiko SAITEN |
Barley Shochu |
| Shochu / Soju | Kura | Awamori |
| Tequila | El Bandido Yankee | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | G4 | Extra Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Hotel California | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | San Matias Gran Reserva | Extra Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | G4 Tequilas | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Partida | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Gran Orendain | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Telsón | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Vodka | Blue Ice Vodka | Potato |
| Whiskey—American | Stranahan’s Original | Single Malt |
| Whiskey—American | Weller 12 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Hudson Whiskey Do The Rye Thing | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Sazerac 6 Year | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers Balmorhea | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Alpine Distilling | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers Cowboy | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Town Branch Cask Strength | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Redwood Empire Pipe Dream | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Stagg Jr. | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Wild Turkey 101 | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Old Potrero | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Hirsch The Horizon | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—Scotland | The Glen Grant 15 Year | Speyside Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie 18 Year | Highland Single Malt |
DOUBLE GOLD
| Spirit Category | Spirit Brand | Spirit Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Agave-based Spirits | Pascola Reserve | Bacanora |
| Agave-based Spirits | 314 Huellas Plata | Bacanora |
| Agave-based Spirits | Los Magos Blanco | Sotol |
| Amari | Cynar | Amari |
| Amari | Foro Amaro | Aperitivo / Aperitif |
| Brandy—Cognac | Bisquit & Dubouche | XO / Napoleon / Extra |
| Brandy—Cognac | Bisquit & Dubouche | VSOP |
| Brandy—Other | Fundador Supremo | Other Brandy—World |
| Brandy—Other | Argonaut Saloon Strength | Grape Brandy—World |
| Fortified Wine | Vya | Vermouth—Sweet |
| Fortified Wine | Foro Vermouth di Torino | Vermouth—Dry / Extra Dry |
| Fortified Wine | Cinzano 1757 | Vermouth—Sweet |
| Gin / Genever | Ransom Spirits | Old Tom |
| Gin / Genever | Coit Spirits Caravan | Gin |
| Gin / Genever | Tinkerman's Citrus Supreme | Flavored |
| Gin / Genever | Trillium Pink Pinot Gin | Barrel Aged |
| Gin / Genever | Farmer's Organic Gin | Gin |
| Liqueurs | Vincenzi Sambuca di Torino | Aniseed |
| Liqueurs | Somrus Cream Liqueurs | Coffee |
| Liqueurs | Pomegranate | Berry and Fruit |
| Liqueurs | Grand Marnier Cuvee Louis Alexander | Other-Liqueur |
| Liqueurs | Grand Marnier | Other-Liqueur |
| Liqueurs | Vincenzi Limoncello di Torino | Limoncello |
| Liqueurs | Greenbar Hibiscus | Other-Liqueur |
| Liqueurs | Hpnotiq | Berry and Fruit |
| Mezcal | Señorio | Espadin |
| Mezcal | Vago | Espadin |
| Mezcal | Montelobos | Espadin |
| Miscellaneous Spirits | Axia Extra Dry Mastiha | Other Spirits |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's Coffee | Non-Alcoholic Spirits |
| Flavored Rum / Rhum | Koloa | Cacao |
| Rum / Rhum | Don Q 151 Proof | Over-Proof (Over 51% abv) |
| Rum / Rhum | Copalli Barrel Rested | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Denizen Vatted 100 Proof | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Jung & Wulff - Guyana | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Casks | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Jung & Wulff Trinidad | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Jung & Wulff - Barbados | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Cutwater Barrel Aged Rum | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Shochu / Soju | MUJEN | Rice |
| Shochu / Soju | Ryukyu Bijin | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Ikkomon | Sweet Potato |
| Shochu / Soju | Zanpa Black | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Kuon 10 Year | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Royal Mizuho 5 Years Old Sake |
Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | iichiko Silhouette | Barley |
| Shochu / Soju | MUJEN | Rice |
| Shochu / Soju | Sakura Yamakawa | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Ryukyu1429 Tsuchi | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Ginrei Shiro | Rice |
| Shochu / Soju | Zanpa 5 Years Old Sake | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Zanpa 1999 | Awamori |
| Tequila | el Jimador | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Mijenta | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Cutwater Spirits | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | E Cuarenta | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Teremana | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Ocho | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | E Cuarenta | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Mijenta | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Cristiano | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Cazadores | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Cazadores | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Cristiano | Extra Añejo |
| Tequila | Tequila Partida | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Milagro Select | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Cutwater Spirits | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño Gran Reserva | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño Rare | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño Sassenac Select Double Wood |
Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Herradura Legend | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Lunazul | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Familia Camarena | Añejo |
| Tequila | Comisario | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Flavored Vodka | Van Gogh Vodka | Double Espresso |
| Vodka | Bently Heritage Estate Distiller Sherry Cask Rested |
Other Grain |
| Vodka | Van Gogh Vodka | Multiple Grain |
| Vodka | Breckenridge | Corn |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Clear Water Distilling - René | Other—World |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Paul John Edited | Indian Single Malt |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Paul John Bold | Indian Malt |
| Whiskey—American | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Old Forester 100 Proof | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bardstown Bourbon Co Discovery #6 | Blended |
| Whiskey—American | Woody Creek Distillers Wheated 6 Year | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Russell's Reserve 6 Year | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits 2 Year Straight | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bowman Brothers Virginia Straight | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | DIGITS 5 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Legent | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Gold Bar Black Double Cask | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bardstown Bourbon Co Fusion #5 | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A122 | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers | Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits Batch “Type F” | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits Batch “TC” | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Weller Antique 107 | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Widow Jane | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | FEW Spirits | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Barrell Bourbon Batch 031 | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bardstown Bourbon Co Distillery Collection – Triple Blended Stave Finish |
Blended |
| Whiskey—American | Sagamore Spirit 4 Year Bottled In Bond |
Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Stellum Cask Strength Bourbon | Bourbon |
| Whiskey - American | Iowa Legendary Rye Black Label | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Early Times | Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Widow Jane 10 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Barrell Dovetail | Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Jack Daniel's 10 Year | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | High West Double Rye | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Bardstown Bourbon Co Fusion #6 |
Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Larceny | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers Honey Dew | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Redwood Empire Emerald Giant | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Weller Full Proof | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. BIB | Bottled-in-Bond Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Buffalo Trace | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | FEW Spirits Straight Bourbon | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | The Burning Chair 4 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Evan Williams 1783 | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Five Brothers Bourbon | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Rittenhouse Straight Rye BIB | Bottled-in-Bond Rye |
| Whiskey—American | PUNCHER'S CHANCE | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Woody Creek Distillers 4 Year | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Stellum Cask Strength Rye | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Hirsch Single Barrel | Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—Canada | Collingwood Double Barrel | Small Batch |
| Whiskey—Canada | Royal Canadian | Small Batch |
| Whiskey—Ireland | The Busker Triple Cask | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Michael Collins | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Proper Twelve | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Tullamore D.E.W Original | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Samuel Gelston's 12 Year Single Malt |
Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year |
Speyside Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie Signet | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenfarclas 12 Year | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Ardbeg An Oa | Islay Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | The Glen Grant 12 Year | Speyside Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year |
Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
GOLD
| Spirit Category | Spirit Brand | Spirit Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Agave-based Spirits | Pascola Plata | Bacanora |
| Agave-based Spirits | Pascola Oro | Bacanora |
| Amari | Greenbar Poppy | Amari |
| Amari | Averna | Amari |
| Brandy—Cognac | Tycoon | VSOP |
| Brandy—Cognac | Pierre Ferrand 1840 | VS/Three Stars |
| Brandy—Cognac | COGNAC LHERAUD Limited Edition | VSOP |
| Brandy—Cognac | Tycoon | VS/Three Stars |
| Brandy—Cognac | Larsen Aqua Ignis A.I. | Non-Aged Statement |
| Brandy—Cognac | COGNAC LHERAUD Cuvee 10 | Non-Aged Statement |
| Brandy—Pisco | SUYO | Peru (Puro) Quebranta |
| Brandy—Pisco | BARSOL | Peru (Mosto Verde) Italia |
| Brandy—Pisco | Caravedo | Peru (Puro) Torontel |
| Brandy—Pisco | Caravedo | Peru (Mosto Verde) |
| Fortified Wine | Lo-Fi Aperitifs | Vermouth—Dry/Extra Dry |
| Fortified Wine | TIO PEPE Fino | Sherry |
| Fortified Wine | Starboard Batch 88 | Port |
| Gin / Genever | Aczu Gin | Gin |
| Gin / Genever | Hendrick's Gin | Gin |
| Gin / Genever | Woody Creek Distillers | |
| Gin / Genever | Tinkerman's Sweet Spice | Flavored |
| Gin / Genever | Coit Spirits CAPE | |
| Gin / Genever | Bently Heritage Estate Distillery | Juniper Grove Alpine |
| Gin / Genever | Bently Heritage Estate Distillery | Juniper Grove Atrium |
| Gin / Genever | Elena Penna | London Dry |
| Gin / Genever | Tiger Gin | London Dry |
| Gin / Genever | Bluecoat | American Dry |
| Gin / Genever | House of Suntory ROKU | |
| Liqueurs | The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum | Other-Liqueur |
| Liqueurs | Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream | Cream/Dairy |
| Liqueurs | Evan Williams Egg Nog | Cream/Dairy |
| Liqueurs | Carolans Irish Cream | Cream/Dairy |
| Mezcal | Dos Hombres | Tobala |
| Mezcal | Lethal | Espadin |
| Mezcal | Dos Hombres | Espadin |
| Mezcal | Mezcal Vago | Multiple Agaves |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's Aperitif Dry | Non-Alcoholic Spirits |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's Aperitif Rosso | Non-Alcoholic Spirits |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's Italian Orange | Non-Alcoholic Spirits |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Three Spirit Social Elixir | Non-Alcoholic Spirits |
| Rum / Rhum | Black Magic | Spiced |
| Rum / Rhum | Bespoken Spirits Dark Rum | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Cane Run Estate Rum | White/Silver |
| Rum / Rhum | Copalli Barrel Rested Cask Strength | Over-Proof (Over 51% abv) |
| Rum / Rhum | SelvaRey Rum | White/Silver |
| Rum / Rhum | Ron Carúpano 21 Private Reserve | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | HAVANA CLUB AÑEJO BLANCO | White/Silver |
| Rum / Rhum | Don Q Barrel Aged Spiced | Spiced |
| Rum / Rhum | HAVANA CLUB AÑEJO CLÁSICO | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Marti | White/Silver |
| Rum / Rhum | Marti | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Shochu / Soju | Zanpa White | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Zanpa Premium 30% (60% 5yrs aged blended with 40% non aged Vacuum Distillate) |
Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Tatsunami | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Sho Mizuho Continuous Still | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | MUJEN Ai Lite | Rice |
| Shochu / Soju | Jougo Kokuto 2 Year | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Churasansan | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Hanashimauta | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Ryukyu Dynasty Specially selected old awamori |
Awamori |
| Tequila | Milagro | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Milagro Select | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Corazon de Agave Expresiones Blanco |
Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | G4 | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Jose Cuervo Tradicional | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | G4 Tequilas | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Ocho | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Cutwater Spirits | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Familia Camarena | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Milagro Select | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Teremana Tequila | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Bandido Yankee | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Ocho | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Cazadores | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Casa Noble | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Mi Campo | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Lunazul | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Cazadores | Añejo Cristalino |
| Tequila | Milagro | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Milagro | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Flavored Tequila | Querido | Spicy Watermelon |
| Flavored Tequila | Querido | Mango |
| Tequila | El Tequileño | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Mi Campo | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | E Cuarenta | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Comisario | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Jose Cuervo Tradicional | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Vodka | FRIS Vodka | Wheat |
| Vodka | Bently Heritage Estate Distillery | Wheat & Oats |
| Vodka | House of Suntory HAKU | Other Grain |
| Vodka | Finlandia Vodka | Barley |
| Vodka | Tenure England Vodka | Wheat |
| Vodka | Origen Holistic Spirits | Other Vodka |
| Vodka | Burnett's Vodka | Corn |
| Vodka | Unkkoded Vodka | Multiple Grain |
| Vodka | Crop Organic Vodka | Corn |
| Vodka | Skyy | Multiple Grain |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Brenne Estate Cask | French Single Malt |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Keeper's Heart | Other—World |
| Whisk(e)y—World | Paul John Peated | Indian Single Malt |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits “Original Batch” | Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Hudson Whiskey Bright Lights, Big Bourbon | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Whistling Andy Harvest & Rye | Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Nelson Brothers Reserve | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Bernheim Original 7 Year | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Elijah Craig Straight Rye | Rye Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Frey Ranch Four Grain | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Frey Ranch BIB | Bottled-in-Bond Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Stranahan’s Blue Peak | Single Malt |
| Whiskey—American | Russell's Reserve 10 Year | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast | Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | John J. Bowman Virginia Straight Bourbon | Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Hudson Whiskey Short Stack | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Hudson Whiskey Back Room Deal | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Lip Service | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Bardstown Bourbon Co Ferrand | Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Sagamore Spirit Straight | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Wild Turkey 101 | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey |
Indiana Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits “Untitled Malt Project” | Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof BIB | Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers Guadalupe | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Town Branch 90 proof non-chill filtered | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Hannah & Hooch Black Cherry Infused | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Elijah Craig | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 Year | Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Larceny Barrel Proof A122 | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Sagamore Spirit Double Oak | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Sagamore Spirit 8 Year | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Wild Turkey Long Branch | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Isaac Bowman Port Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon |
Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Weller Special Reserve | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Jim Beam White Label | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Evan Williams Black | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Woody Creek Distillers High Rye | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Jim Beam Black | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—Canada | Caribou Crossing | Single Barrel |
| Whiskey—Canada | Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey | Small Batch |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Samuel Gelston's Irish Whiskey | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Tullamore D.E.W XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish |
Blended |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenfarclas 10 Year | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie Original 10 Year | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie X | Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 12 Year |
Highland Single Malt (Non-Speyside) |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Ardbeg 10 Year | Islay Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Ardbeg Corryvreckan | Islay Single Malt |
SILVER
| Spirit Category | Spirit Brand | Spirit Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy—Other | Clear Water Joséphine | Eau-de-Vie / Fruit Brandy |
| Brandy—Other | Argonaut Speculator | Grape Brandy—World |
| Fortified Wine | Vya Extra Dry | Vermouth—Dry / Extra Dry |
| Fortified Wine | Vya Whisper Dry | Vermouth—Dry / Extra Dry |
| Fortified Wine | Cinzano 1757 | Vermouth—Dry / Extra Dry |
| Fortified Wine | Foro Vermouth di Torino | Vermouth—Sweet |
| Gin / Genever | Fords | London Dry |
| Flavored Gin / Genever | Pacific House | Flavored Deep Umami |
| Gin / Genever | Citadelle Jardin d’Èté | Gin-Other |
| Gin / Genever | Alkkemist Gin | Gin-Other |
| Liqueurs | Bellini Peach | Berry and Fruit / Peach |
| Liqueurs | Vincenzi Amaretto di Torino | Nut / Almond |
| Liqueurs | No.99 Maple Canadian Cream | Cream/Dairy |
| Liqueurs | Capasso Herbal | Mint/Herb |
| Liqueurs | Carolans Cold Brew | Cream/Dairy |
| Mezcal | Cutwater Spirits | Other Agave (Mexico) |
| Mezcal | Cutwater Spirits | Other Agave (Mexico) |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | Agave Reserva |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | American Malt |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | Amaretti |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | Orange Sec |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Lyre's | White Cane Spirit |
| Non-alcoholic Spirits | Three Spirit | Livener |
| Rum / Rhum | Cutwater White Rum | White/Silver |
| Rum / Rhum | Koloa Kaua'i Dark Rum | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Myers's Original Dark Rum | Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Flavored Rum / Rhum | Don Q | Coconut |
| Rum / Rhum | Appleton Estate 8 Year Reserve | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Don Q Reserva 7 Year | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Rum / Rhum | Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Dark Rum |
Gold/Dark (Aged less than 5 years) |
| Flavored Rum / Rhum | SelvaRey Rum | Chocolate |
| Rum / Rhum | Angostura 1919 | Gold/Dark (Aged more than 5 years) |
| Shochu / Soju | Terushima | Awamori |
| Shochu / Soju | Mizuho | Awamori |
| Tequila | Tequila Corazon de Agave Blanco | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Corazon de Agave Reposado | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Siete Leguas | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Siete Leguas | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Comisario | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Hotel California | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Espolon | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Familia Camarena | Reposado 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Cristiano Tequila | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Partida | Reposado Cristalino |
| Tequila | Tequila Corazon de Agave Añejo | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Tequila Corazon de Agave Extra Añejo | Extra Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | El Tequileño | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Tequila | Hotel California | Añejo 100% Agave |
| Tequila | DesMaDre | Blanco / Silver / Platinum 100% Agave |
| Vodka | High Stick Vodka | Corn |
| Vodka | Deep Eddy Vodka | Ruby Red |
| Vodka | Deep Eddy Vodka | Lime |
| Vodka | Platinum | Multiple Grain |
| Vodka | Tselovalnik Vodka | |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits “Special Batch” |
Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits American Light Whiskey |
Other American Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Bespoken Spirits Batch “DT” |
Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Fistful of Bourbon | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Breckenridge | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Barrell Seagrass | Rye |
| Whiskey—American | Nelson's Green Brier | Tennessee Whiskey |
| Whiskey—American | Coit Spirits | Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Weller | Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Garrison Brothers | Small Batch Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | Frey Ranch #540 Barrel Strength |
Single Barrel Bourbon |
| Whiskey—American | City Lights Shine - Original | Moonshine / White Dog |
| Whiskey—Canada | Rich & Rare | Blended |
| Whiskey—Canada | Black Velvet Canadian Whisky Original |
Blended |
| Whiskey—Canada | No.99 Red Cask Whisky | Blended |
| Whiskey—Ireland | Paddy | Blended |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Imperial 12 Year | Blended |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year | Islay Single Malt |
| Whiskey—Scotland | Monkey Shoulder | Blended Malt |
The credibility of a spirits competition lies in the ability and integrity of the judges. We are proud to have brought together the finest and most respected palates in the spirits industry, from around the United States and as far away as the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In addition, the launch of the custom designed TAG Universal Spirits glass was used exclusively throughout the competition to ensure every spirit was fairly evaluated in the best possible light.
Finally, our focus was solely on evaluating spirits, as only spirits and aromatized wines were considered. (No seltzers, mixers, juice blends, beers, wines, or RTD’s.)