The San Francisco World Spirits Competition took place on March 18th in the city’s Nikko Hotel.
Presided over by 33 judges (none of which BarLifeUK have heard of), 1106 spirits from 61 countries entered. The results list is far to long to reproduce in full here, however it can be downloaded as a PDF by clicking here.
Best in show, or Double Gold, winners are listed below:
- BEST IN SHOW WHISKEY, Best Rye , Double Gold Medal, Thomas H. Handy Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, USA [63.45%] $70. www.sazerac.com
- BEST IN SHOW UNAGED WHITE SPIRIT, Best Gin, Double Gold Medal, Sloane’s Dry Gin, Netherlands [40%] $40. Importer: Ice Cap Spirits-Manhasset, NY www.toorank.com
- BEST IN SHOW LIQUEUR / OTHER SPIRIT , Best Other Spirit, Double Gold Medal, Mozart Dry Chocolate Spirit, Austria [40%] $42. www.mozart-distillerie.com
- BEST IN SHOW BRANDY, Best Cognac , Double Gold Medal, Landy Cognac XO, Cognac, France [40%] $109. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons – White Plains, NY www.cognacferrand.com
- BEST IN SHOW AGED WHITE SPIRIT, Best Mescal, Double Gold Medal, Sinai Reposado Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico [40%] $39. Importer: Nolasco Spirits-Santa Rosa, CA www.benesin.net (in process)
- Best White Rum, Double Gold Medal, Tøz White Gold Rum, St. Lucia [40%] $26. www.saintluciarums.com Best Vodka, Double Gold Medal, Alberta Pure Vodka, Canada [40%] $18.
- Best Single Malt Scotch, Double Gold Medal, Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Distillers Edition, Islay, Scotland [43%] $69. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.hunterpr.com
- Best Silver Tequila, Double Gold Medal, Espolon Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [38%] $25. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA www.skyy.com
- Best Shōchū, Double Gold Medal, Kai Young Coconut Shōchū, Red River Delta, Vietnam [24%] $25. www. kaivodka.com
- Best Reposado Tequila, Double Gold Medal, Excellia Reposado Tequila, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $65. Importer: Domaine Select – NY, NY www.excelliatequila.com / www.eurowinegate.com
- Best Pisco, Double Gold Medal, ORO Pisco Italia Mosto Verde, Chincha, Peru [40%] $46. Importer: ClearGrape LLC – San Francisco, CA www.cleargrapellc.com
- Best Other Whisky, Double Gold Medal, Suntory The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Yamazaki, Japan [3%] $120. Importer: Suntory Int’l Corp. – NY, NY www.suntory.com
- Best Irish Whiskey, Double Gold Medal, Michael Collins 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland [40%] $39. Importer: Sidney Frank Importing – New Rochelle, NY www.sidneyfrank.com
- Best Herbal / Botanical Liqueur, Double Gold Medal, Luxardo Sambuca, Italy [38%] $27. Importer: Preiss Imports – Ramona, CA www.preissimports.com
- Best Fruit Liqueur, Double Gold Medal, Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange, California, USA [29%] $17. www. venturalimoncello.com
- Best Flavored Vodka, Double Gold Medal, FINLANDIA Grapefruit Fusion Vodka, Finland [37.5%] $19. Importer: Brown-Forman – Louisville, KY www.finlandia.com / www.brown-forman.com
- Best Extra-Aged Rum, Double Gold Medal, Pusser’s Rum Aged 15 Years, British Virgin Isles [40%] $55. Importer: Shaw Ross Int’l Importers – Miramar, FL www.shaw-ross.com; www.pussers.com
- Best Extra-Aged Añejo Tequila & Best Tequila, Double Gold Medal, Don Julio Extra-Aged Añejo Tequila Real, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $350. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.diageo.com
- Best Cream / Dairy Liqueur, Double Gold Medal, Mozart Gold Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Austria [17%] $28. www. mozart-distillerie.com
- Calvados, Double Gold Medal, Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d’Auge 1990, France [42%] $160. Importer: Preiss Imports – Ramona, CA www.preissimports.com
- Best Cachaça, Double Gold Medal, Leblon Cachaça, Patos de Minas, Brazil [40%] $30. Importer: MHW Ltd. – Manhasset, NY www.leblon.com
- Best Bourbon, Double Gold Medal, George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [71.5%] $70. www. sazerac.com
- Best Blended Scotch, Double Gold Medal, Kingdom 17 Year Old Scotch, Scotland [40%] $49. www.kingdom.co.kr
- Best Armagnac, Double Gold Medal, Chateau de Laubade Armagnac 1981, Bas Armagnac, France [40%] $160. Importer: Baron Francois – NY, NY www.baronfrancois.com
- Best Añejo Tequila, Double Gold Medal, El Tesoro Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $60. Importer: Beam Global Spirits & Wine – Deerfield, IL www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [46.5%] $28. www. sazerac.com
- Double Gold Medal, 2 Nite Vodka, Lombardy, Italy [40%] $19. www.2nitevodka.com
- Double Gold Medal, 901 Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $40. Importer: Palm Bay Int’l – Port Washington, NY www.palmbay.com
- Double Gold Medal, A. De Fussigny Fine Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France [40%] $120. Importer: Castle Brands; Manhasset, NY www.adefussigny.com
- Double Gold Medal, Aberlour 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [43%] $65. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Aberlour 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [43%] $100. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Absolut Ruby Red Vodka, Sweden [40%] $20. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Admiral Rodney Rum, Aged 12 Years, St. Lucia [40%] $45. www.stluciarums.com Double Gold Medal, Akademicka Premium Polish Vodka, Poland [40%] $30. www.toorank.com
- Double Gold Medal, Alderete Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] Need Price, Importer: C & A Produce Distributors, Inc. – Salinas, CA www.tequilaalderete.com.mx
- Double Gold Medal, Alderete Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] Need Price, Importer: C & A Produce Distributors, Inc. – Salinas, CA www.tequilaalderete.com.mx
- Double Gold Medal, Altanbuudai Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia [38%] $5. www.gem.mn
- Double Gold Medal, Ancnoc 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $60. www.interbevgroup. com
- Double Gold Medal, Angostura 5 Year Old Caribbean Rum, Trinidad [40%] Need Price, www.burnstewartdistillers. com
- Double Gold Medal, Angostura Rum 1919, Aged 12 Years, Trinidad [40%] Need Price, www.burnstewartdistillers. com
- Double Gold Medal, Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch, Uigeadail, Islay, Scotland [54.2%] $75. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.ardbeg.com / www.mhusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Avion Tequila Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $45. www.tequilaavion.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bache-Gabrielsen Cognac VS, Cognac, France [40%] $27. Importer: J & M Heritage Imports – Glenwood, IA www.bache-gabrielsen.com/usa
- Double Gold Medal, Baileys Cream Liqueur, Ireland [17%] $22. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.diageo.com
- Double Gold Medal, Balblair Single Malt Scotch, Vintage 1991, Highlands, Scotland [43%] $125. www. interbevgroup.com
- Double Gold Medal, BARSOL Mosto Verde Italia, Ica, Peru [40%] $45. Importer: Domaine Select Wine Estates – NY, NY www.barsolpisco.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bartlett Spirits of Maine Distillery Pear Eau-de-Vie, Maine, USA [40%] $30. www. bartlettwinery.com
- Double Gold Medal, Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [40%] $37. www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bauchant Orange Liqueur, Cognac, France [40%] $25. Importer: Palm Bay Int’l – Port Washington, NY www.palmbay.com
- Double Gold Medal, Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, USA [64.5%] $80. www. blantonsbourbon.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bowmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch , Islay, Scotland [40%] $70. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA
- Double Gold Medal, Brandons Gin, Arkansas, USA [46%] $30. drinkbrandons.com Double Gold Medal, Bulleit Small Batch Rye Whiskey, USA [45%] $25. www.diageo.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland [46.3%] Need Price, www. burnstewartdistillers.com
- Double Gold Medal, Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland [46.3%] $310. www. burnstewartdistillers.com
- Double Gold Medal, Cabo Wabo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $50. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA www. skyy.com
- Double Gold Medal, Cabresto Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $25. Importer: Luxe Spirits, LLC – Southfield, MI www.tequilacabresto.com
- Double Gold Medal, Camus Cognac VS Elegance, Cognac, France [40%] $28. www.camus.fr
- Double Gold Medal, Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [40%] $43. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.hunterpr.com
- Double Gold Medal, Chinggis Premium Vodka, Mongolia [39%] $7. www.ufc.mn
- Double Gold Medal, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old Scotch, Scotland [40%] $290. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Citadelle Gin, France [44%] $25. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons – White Plains, NY www. cognacferrand.com
- Double Gold Medal, Comandon Cognac XO, Cognac, France [40%] $149. Importer: Black Sea Imports – Brooklyn, NY www.tessendierusa.comDouble Gold Medal, Connemara Cask Strength Irish Whiskey, Connemara, Ireland [57.1%] $60. Importer: Gemini Spirits & Wine Co. – Frankfort, KY www.geminispiritswine.com; www.connemarawhiskey.com
- Double Gold Medal, Corazon Blanco Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $30. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Courvoisier L’Essence de Courvoisier, Jarnac, France [42%] $3000. Importer: Beam Global Spirits & Wine – Deerfield, IL www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka, Minnesota, USA [40%] $30. www.chathamimports.com; www.cropvodka.com
- Double Gold Medal, Crystal Head Vodka, Newfoundland, Canada [40%] $50. Importer: Wilson Daniels – St. Helena, CA www.infiniumspirits.com
- Double Gold Medal, Dancing Pines CHAI Liqueur, Colorado, USA [30%] $35. www.dancingpinesdistillery.com
- Double Gold Medal, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico [42%] $36. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Del Maguey Minero Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico [49.1%] $70. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Del Maguey Chichicopa Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico [46%] $70. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Diplomatico Añejo Rum, Venezuela [40%] $14. Importer: Blend Wine & Spirits – Pembroke Pines, FL www.blendwineandspirits.com; www.rondiplomatico.com
- Double Gold Medal, Dulce Vida Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [50%] $50. www.dulcevidaspirits.com
- Double Gold Medal, El Jimador Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $30. Importer: Brown-Forman – Louisville, KY www.eljimador.com
- Double Gold Medal, Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon, 2001 Vintage, USA [43.3%] $25. www.evanwilliams.com
- Double Gold Medal, Excellia Añejo Tequila, Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $75. Importer: Domaine Select – NY, NY www.excelliatequila.com / www.eurowinegate.com
- Double Gold Medal, Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Blanco Rum, Nicaragua [40%] $13. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA Double Gold Medal, Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Gold Rum, Nicaragua [40%] $13. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA
- Double Gold Medal, Forty Creek Confederation Oak Canadian Whisky, Canada [40%] $70. Importer: Wisdom Hall – Oakton, VA www.FortyCreekWhisky.com
- Double Gold Medal, Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [75%] Need Price, www. fourroses.us
- Double Gold Medal, Fulton’s Harvest Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur, New York, USA [12.5%] $11. www. heaven-hill.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glen Garioch Founders Reserve Scotch, Highland, Scotland [48%] $45. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA
- Double Gold Medal, Glen Grant 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [40%] $45. Importer: Skyy Spirits – SF, CA
- Double Gold Medal, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [40%] $65. Importer: Wm. Grant & Sons – Edison, NJ www.grantusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [40%] $130. Importer: Wm. Grant & Sons – Edison, NJ www.grantusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Quinta Ruban, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $50. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.glenmorangie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch , Finealta, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $80. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.glenmorangie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch , Astar, Highlands, Scotland [57.1%] $80. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.glenmorangie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch , Highlands, Scotland [43%] $100. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.glenmorangie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Glenmorangie Old Single Malt Scotch , Signet, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $199. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY www.glenmorangie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire, 150th Anniversary Liqueur, Cognac, France [40%] $225. Importer: Moët Hennessy USA – NY, NY
- Double Gold Medal, Hacienda de Chihuahua Plata Sotol , Chihuahua, Mexico [38%] $20. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Herradura Extra-Aged Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $350. Importer: Brown-Forman – Louisville, KY www.herradura.com
- Double Gold Medal, High Roller Vodka, California, USA [40%] $59. www.highrollerspirits.com
- Double Gold Medal, Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40. Importer: William Grant & Sons, USA – New York, NY
- Double Gold Medal, Jacuba Cachaça Ouro, Minas Gerais, USA [40%] $30. www.import-brasileira.com
- Double Gold Medal, Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Irish Whiskey, Ireland [46%] $250. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Virginia, USA [50%] $50. www.sazerac.com
- Double Gold Medal, Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shōchū, Red River Delta, Vietnam [24%] $25. www.kaivodka.com
- Double Gold Medal, Knob Creek Bourbon Single Barrel Reserve, Kentucky, USA [60%] $40. www.beamglobal. com
- Double Gold Medal, Lagavulin 16 Year Old Distiller’s Edition, Islay, Scotland [43%] $109. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.hunterpr.com
- Double Gold Medal, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland [43%] $46. Importer: Beam Global Spirits & Wine – Deerfield, IL www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Scotch, Islay, Scotland [57%] $60. Importer: Beam Global Spirits & Wine – Deerfield, IL www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, Laphroaig 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland [48%] $100. Importer: Beam Global Spirits & Wine – Deerfield, IL www.beamglobal.com
- Double Gold Medal, Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age du Fruit , Cognac, France [41%] $90. Importer: Preiss Imports – San Diego, CA www.preissimports.com
- Double Gold Medal, Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age des Epices, Cognac, France [43%] $175. Importer: Preiss Imports – San Diego, CA www.preissimports.com
- Double Gold Medal, Louis Royer Cognac VSOP Preference, Cognac, France [40%] $44. Importer: Shaw Ross International-Miramar, FL www.louis-royer.com
- Double Gold Medal, Louis Royer Cognac Extra Grand Champagne , Cognac, France [40%] $395. Importer: Shaw Ross International-Miramar, FL www.louis-royer.com
- Double Gold Medal, Marie Brizard Anisette Liqueur, France [25%] $25. Importer: Imperial Brands, Palm Beach, FL www.mariebrizard.com
- Double Gold Medal, Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac VSOP, Eauze Bas Armagnac, France [40%] $43. Importer: House of Burgundy – NY, NY
- Double Gold Medal, Martell Cognac XO, Cognac, France [40%] $150. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Merlet Crème de Framboise, Cognac, France [18%] $26. Importer: MHWLtd – Manhasset, NY www.merlet.fr
- Double Gold Medal, Milagro Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $25. Importer: Wm. Grant & Sons – Edison, NJ www.grantusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Montecristo Rum, Aged 12 Years, Guatemala, Guatemala [40%] $40. Importer: MHW Ltd. – Manhassett, NY www.montecristorum.com
- Double Gold Medal, Moon Mountain Coastal Citrus Vodka, USA [35%] $20. www.diageo.com Double Gold Medal, Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Austria [15%] $28. www.mozart-distillerie.com
- Double Gold Medal, Nemiroff Lex Ultra Vodka, Ukraine [40%] $30. Importer: Medco Atlantic Inc., Brooklyn, Ny www.medcoatlantic.com
- Double Gold Medal, Noah’s Mill Bourbon, USA [57.15%] $55. www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com
- Double Gold Medal, Nobleza Azul Reposado Tequila, Highland, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $39. www.noblezatequila. com
- Double Gold Medal, Nobleza Azul Añejo Tequila, Highland, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $44. www.noblezatequila.com
- Double Gold Medal, NOLET’S Silver Dry Gin, Schiedam, Holland [47.6%] $50. Importer: Nolet’s US Distribution – Aliso Viejo, CA www.noletsgin.com; www.noletspirits.com
- Double Gold Medal, Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Grand, Scotland [40%] $40. Importer: Diageo North America – Norwalk, CT www.diageo.com
- Double Gold Medal, Old Pulteney 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $99. www. interbevgroup.com
- Double Gold Medal, Old Pulteney 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland [46%] $120. www. interbevgroup.com
- Double Gold Medal, Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 15 Year Old, USA [53.5%] $80. www.sazerac.com
- Double Gold Medal, Paul Masson Grand Amber Brandy VS, Kentucky, USA [40%] $12. www.cwine.com Double Gold Medal, Paul Masson Grand Amber Brandy VSOP, Kentucky, USA [40%] $14. www.cwine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Père Magloire Calvados XO, Normandy, France [40%] $75. Importer: USA Wine Imports – NY, NY www.pere-magloire.com
- Double Gold Medal, Plantation Vodka, Georgia, USA [40%] $16. www.13colony.net
- Double Gold Medal, Powers 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland [40%] $35. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Prairie Organic Prairie Organic Vodka, Minnesota, USA [40%] $20. www.phillipsdistilling.com
- Double Gold Medal, Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $33. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Pusser’s Rum, British Virgin Isles [42%] $24. Importer: Shaw Ross Int’l Importers – Miramar, FL www.shaw-ross.com; www.pussers.com
- Double Gold Medal, Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, USA [40%] $14. www.luxco.com
- Double Gold Medal, Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland [43%] $40. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Redbreast 15 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland [46%] $75. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, Ron Medellin Añejo Rum, Medellin / Antioquia, Colombia [35%] $18. www.fla.com.co; /www. flaenlinea.com
- Double Gold Medal, Russel’s Reserve Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [45%] $35.
- Double Gold Medal, Savassi Silver Cachaça, Southeast, Brazil [40%] Need Price, Importer: Savassi Cachaca USA www.cachacasavassi.com.br
- Double Gold Medal, Sazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA [45%] $70. www.sazerac.com
- Double Gold Medal, Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $40. Importer: Sazerac www. geminispiritswine.com
- Double Gold Medal, Smirnoff Orange Flavored Vodka, USA [35%] $15. www.diageo.com
- Double Gold Medal, Smugglers’ Notch Vodka, Vermont, USA [40%] $27. www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com
- Double Gold Medal, Suntory Hakshu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Hakushu, Japan [43%] $70. Importer: Suntory Int’l Corp. – NY, NY www.suntory.com
- Double Gold Medal, Tequila 4G Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico [40%] $47. Importer: Sauza-Mexico www. dwinesandspirits.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Balvenie 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Caribbean Cask, Speyside, Scotland [43%] $60. Importer: Wm. Grant & Sons – Edison, NJ www.grantusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch, Thirty , Speyside, Scotland [47.3%] $500. Importer: Wm. Grant & Sons – Edison, NJ www.grantusa.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Dalmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland [43%] $165. Importer: Shaw Ross International – Miramar, FL www.thedalmore.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Nadurra, Speyside, Scotland [48%] $60. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland [43%] $60. Importer: Pernod Ricard USA – Purchase, NY www.pernod-ricard-usa.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Tradewinds “Cutlass” Gin, Western Australia, Australia [50%] $40.
- Double Gold Medal, The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Madeira Finish, Tyrconnell, Ireland [46%] $72. Importer: Sazerac www.geminispiritswine.com; www.tyrconnellwhiskey.com
- Double Gold Medal, The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Port Finish, Tyrconnell, Ireland [46%] $72. Importer: Sazerac www.geminispiritswine.com; www.tyrconnellwhiskey.com