Results: Spirits, 2018-2019

The 2018-2019 Competition is complete!

Behind closed doors, in a tasting room closed to brand participants and the public, this “double-blind” taste test method is one that is most effective in providing honest opinions from the panel. The products are all brought to their optimum tasting temperature, thus assuring the panel the same sensation of taste that is received by the general populous.

The packaging event occurs after the tasting event process has been completed, which gives the highest level of control over the tasting panels' opinions during the tasting phase. Only after all judging is complete and all scores are tallied are any of the results or information about the competition released to the international press.

Now the results are finally in; after more than 20,000 miles of travel for the judging panel, the Competition has finally completed! This year played host to more entries than any year prior. Many brand owners competed with their entire arsenal of product offerings, yet in the end it seems that the best quality came from a small group of manufacturers whom have honed their craft to become the “World’s Best”.

Congratulations to all of our entrants and award winners, your products are truly the best that the world has to offer and you should all be very proud of that honor!

Wishing you all the best in the new year,
Sincerely,
WBC Administrative Staff


 

We are proud to present to the world,
the winners of this year's
World Spirits Competition:

World Spirits Competition
World Spirits Competition - Platinum Award World Spirits Competition - Gold Award World Spirits Competition - Silver Award World Spirits Competition - Bronze Award

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Tasting Awards: BRANDIES - COGNAC VS/THREE STAR +
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

X.O Extra Old Cognac

Platinum

X.O Extra Old Cognac

Origin:
France

Producer:
Hennessy

Gold Award

Gold:

Monteru Tripple Toast Cask

France
MS Walker

Silver Award

Silver:

Distilleria Bonaventura Prime Uve Oro Italian Grape Brandy

Italy
Bonaventura

Bronze Award

Bronze:

E&J Gallo Brandy XO

USA
E&J Gallo Distillers

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Tasting Awards: IRISH WHISKY
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

8 Year Single Grain

Platinum

8 Year Single Grain

Origin:
Ireland

Producer:
Kilbeggan

Gold Award

Gold:

West Cork Bourbon Cask

Ireland
MS Walker

Silver Award

Silver:

Black Bush Whiskey

Ireland
Bushmills

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Power's 10yr

Ireland
Power's Winery

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Tasting Awards: LIQUEURS / APERTIFS / FLAVORED SPECIALS
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Campari Aperitif

Platinum

Campari Aperitif

Origin:
Italy

Producer:
Campari Group

Gold Award

Gold:

E&J Gallo Peach

USA
E&J Gallo Distillers

Silver Award

Silver:

Ruby Red Grapefruit Aperitif

Japan
Pampelle

Bronze Award

Bronze:

HoopTea White Mango

USA
Hoop Tea

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Tasting Awards: LIQUEURS / PRE-MIXED COCKTAILS
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Ultimate Margarita

Platinum

Ultimate Margarita

Origin:
Mexico

Producer:
1800 Tequila

Gold Award

Gold:

Peachballz

USA
Buzzballz

Silver Award

Silver:

The Old Fashioned

England
The Handmade Cocktail Company

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Kahlua White Russian

Mexico
Pernod Ricard

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Packaging Awards: PACKAGING
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Kraken Rum

Platinum

Kraken Rum

Origin:
Trinidad and Tobago

Producer:
The Kraken

Gold Award

Gold:

Speyside Single Malt

United Kingdom
Mossburn

Silver Award

Silver:

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey

United Kingdom
Proximo Spirits

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Campo Bravo Tequila Reposado

Mexico
Campo Bravo

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Tasting Awards: SCOTCH WHISKY - BLENDED SCOTCH (SEE RULE #1)
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Dewar's 25 Years Old The Signature

Platinum

Dewar's 25 Years Old The Signature

Origin:
United Kingdom

Producer:
John Dewar & Sons

Gold Award

Gold:

Chivas Regal 12 Year Blended Scotch Whiskey

Scotland
Chivas Regal

Silver Award

Silver:

Grand Macnish 15yr

Scotland
MS Walker

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Dewar's 12 Years Old

United Kingdom
John Dewar & Sons

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Tasting Awards: SCOTCH WHISKY - SINGLE MALT
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

The Dalmore 12

Platinum

The Dalmore 12

Origin:
Scotland

Producer:
Whyte and Mackay

Gold Award

Gold:

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

Scotland
Laphroaig

Silver Award

Silver:

Benromach 10 Year

Scotland
Benromach

Bronze Award

Bronze:

The Original

Scotland
Glenmorangie

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Tasting Awards: WHISKEY
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Bourbon Whiskey

Platinum

Bourbon Whiskey

Origin:
USA

Producer:
Buffalo Trace

Gold Award

Gold:

Wild Horses Burnt Cask

USA
Wild Horses

Silver Award

Silver:

Cask Strength

USA
Maker's Mark

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Whisky A Go Go Special Reserve

USA
WAG

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - A
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Black Barrel

Platinum

Black Barrel

Origin:
Mexico

Producer:
Hornitos Tequila

Gold Award

Gold:

XQ Gran Reserva Anejo Tequila

Mexico
TequilaXQ

Silver Award

Silver:

Cristalino

Mexico
Hornitos Tequila

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Decada A

Mexico
Decada

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - BLANCO 100% AGAVE TEQUILA
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

1800 Select Silver Tequila

Platinum

1800 Select Silver Tequila

Origin:
Mexico

Producer:
Casa Cuervo, S.A. de C.V.

Gold Award

Gold:

Tequila Silver

Mexico
Familia Camarena

Silver Award

Silver:

3 Amigos Tequila Silver

Mexico
Casa Tequilera de Arandas, S.A. de C.V.

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Happy Tequila Blanco

Mexico
Happy

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - DARK RUM
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Gosling's Family Reserve Old Rum

Platinum

Gosling's Family Reserve Old Rum

Origin:
Bermuda

Producer:
Goslings

Gold Award

Gold:

Black Seal Bermuda Black Rum

Bermuda
Goslings

Silver Award

Silver:

Estate Diamond Dark Rum

U.S. Virgin Islands
Cruzan

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Plantation Original Dark

Barbados and Jamaica
Maison Ferrand

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - FLAVORED VODKA
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

Platinum

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

Origin:
United States

Producer:
Smirnoff

Gold Award

Gold:

Smirnoff Watermelon

United States
Smirnoff

Silver Award

Silver:

Ciroc Red Berry Vodka

France
Ciroc

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Absolute Apeach

Sweden
Absolut

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - GIN
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Tanqueray No. Ten

Platinum

Tanqueray No. Ten

Origin:
United Kingdom

Producer:
Tanqueray

Gold Award

Gold:

New Amsterdam Gin

USA
MS Walker

Silver Award

Silver:

Hendricks Gin

United Kingdom
Hendricks

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Dry Town Gin

USA
Old Elk Distillery

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - GIN FLAVORED / INFUSED
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Ex-Oloroso Sherry Barrel Aged Gin

Platinum

Ex-Oloroso Sherry Barrel Aged Gin

Origin:
United Kingdom

Producer:
East London Liquor Company

Gold Award

Gold:

Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin

United Kingdom
Boutique-y Gin Company

Silver Award

Silver:

Valencian Orange Gin

United Kingdom
Liverpool Gin

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Bloody Shiraz Gin

Australia
Four Pillars

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - GOLD RUM
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Ruby Port Cask Finished Rum

Platinum

Ruby Port Cask Finished Rum

Origin:
United States

Producer:
Virago Spirits

Gold Award

Gold:

Four-Port Rum

Netherlands
Virago Spirits

Silver Award

Silver:

Gold

Puerto Rico
BACARDI Rum

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Aromas Caribbean Gold

British Virgin Islands
Aromas

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - OTHER
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Joven Artesanal Mezcal

Platinum

Joven Artesanal Mezcal

Origin:
Mexico

Producer:
Rey Campero

Gold Award

Gold:

Mezcal de Leyenda Durango

Mexico
MS Walker

Silver Award

Silver:

Joven Mezcal

Antigua
Illegal Mezcal

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Zignum Mezcal A

Mexico
Zingnum

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - REPOSADO 100% AGAVE TEQUILA
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Tequila Reposado

Platinum

Tequila Reposado

Origin:
Mexico

Producer:
Familia Camarena

Gold Award

Gold:

Happy Tequila Reposado

Mexico
Happy

Silver Award

Silver:

Orgullo Pueblo Viejo Tequila

Mexico
Casa San Mat

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Cabo Wabo Tequila Reposado

Mexico
Cabo Wabo

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - VODKA
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Smirnoff No. 21

Platinum

Smirnoff No. 21

Origin:
United States

Producer:
Smirnoff

Gold Award

Gold:

Pinnacle Original Vodka

France
Pinnacle Vodka/Beam Suntory

Silver Award

Silver:

Stolichnaya Vodka

Russia
Stolichnaya

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Blu Frog

USA
Quality Craft Spirits Ltd

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Tasting Awards: WHITE SPIRITS - WHITE RUM
Platinum Award

"Best of Show"

Superior

Platinum

Superior

Origin:
Puerto Rico

Producer:
BACARDI Rum

Gold Award

Gold:

Mount Gay Silver Rum

Barbados
Mount Gay

Silver Award

Silver:

Extra Dry 4 Year Rum

Nicaragua
Flor de Ca

Bronze Award

Bronze:

Appleton White Rum

Jamaica
Appleton

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