The San Francisco World Spirits Competition took place on March 18th in the city’s Nikko Hotel.
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