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Best Beverage Producers in the World
Redbreast is a brand of single pot still Irish Whiskey produced by the Irish Distillers subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. It was originally bottled by Gilbey's, a Dublin spirits merchant using distillate sourced from Jameson's Bow Street Distillery.[1] In the 1980s, the brand was purchased by Irish Distillers, the producer of Jameson.
It is the largest selling single pot still Irish whiskey in the world.
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021, 2020
Cierto Tequila is a premium tequila producer renowned for its artisanal approach and commitment to excellence. Crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, Cierto sources 100% Blue Weber agave grown in both the highlands and lowlands, ensuring a balanced and complex flavor profile.
The brand emphasizes sustainability and traditional production techniques, including slow cooking in brick ovens and careful aging in French and American oak barrels. Cierto offers a range of luxury tequilas, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo expressions, each celebrated for its smoothness, richness, and elegance.
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
BEST Cierto Tequila Spirits
Talisker distillery is an island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is operated by Diageo and Taliskers’ 10 year old whisky has been nominated as part of their Classic Malts series.
Whiskies attributed to the Talisker brand have been praised by whisky commentators such as Jim Murray.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
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The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold
2023, 2022
Uncle Nearest is a premium American whiskey brand that honors the legacy of Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first African-American master distiller on record in the United States. Known as the mentor to Jack Daniel, Nearest Green's contributions to the whiskey-making process are celebrated through the brand's carefully crafted Tennessee whiskies.
Uncle Nearest is committed to excellence, using a meticulous distillation process and high-quality ingredients to produce rich, full-bodied flavors. The brand has garnered widespread recognition and multiple awards for its dedication to preserving history while creating an outstanding whiskey that stands out in the industry.
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
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Bartender Spirits Awards - Double Gold
2021
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022, 2021
BEST Blanton's Spirits
Esporão is an established Portuguese company known for its production of high-quality olive oil. It is based in Lisbon and has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company owns extensive olive groves and uses modern techniques in both cultivation and extraction to ensure premium products.
Esporão also produces wine and has a long-standing reputation in the industry for its dedication to quality and innovation.
AWARDS
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ATHENA IOOC - Gold
2024, 2023, 2017
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NYIOOC - Gold
2023
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Olive Japan - Gold
2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013
BEST Esporão Olive Oils
Ocho Tequila is a renowned producer of high-quality, artisanal tequila, celebrated for its commitment to tradition and transparency. Founded by Tomas Estes, a global tequila ambassador, and Carlos Camarena, a master distiller from a legendary tequila family, Ocho is known for being the first tequila to designate its production from specific agave fields, emphasizing terroir in its flavor profile.
Crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico, Ocho Tequila is produced using traditional methods, including slow cooking in brick ovens and natural fermentation. Each batch is made from agave harvested in a single estate, showcasing the unique characteristics of the land.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
![2 stars](/images/productawards/c6e11b74bbcf47a6b2a5f789e17d8d42.png?w=160)
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
BEST Tequila Ocho Spirits
High Bank Distillery, based in Columbus, Ohio, was founded by four partners with a passion for quality spirits. Inspired by the historical confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, which led to Columbus's founding in 1812, the distillery produces a range of premium spirits, including whiskey, vodka, and gin.
Their "Whiskey War" blend has won awards for Best Blended Whiskey in America for three consecutive years at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In addition to the distillery, High Bank operates restaurants where guests can enjoy seasonal cocktails and modern American cuisine.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
![2 stars](/images/productawards/25c2a2fa4f6d4430a50968cefd8ea4c0.png?w=160)
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold
2023
BEST High Bank Distillery Spirits
Depaz is a renowned rum producer located at the foot of Mount Pelée in Martinique. Their rhums are crafted from sugarcane grown in volcanic soil, giving them a unique flavor profile. The distillery, which was rebuilt by Victor Depaz after the 1902 eruption, reflects the history and rich terroir of the region.
Depaz produces a wide range of rhums, from white to aged and special editions, each carrying the distinct characteristics of its volcanic origin.
AWARDS
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The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold
2022
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2021, 2019
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2021, 2019
BEST Depaz Spirits
Iichiko is a renowned Japanese producer of shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit made from various ingredients like barley, sweet potatoes, and rice. Founded by Sanwa Shurui, Iichiko is famous for its commitment to high-quality production and innovation.
Headquartered in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan, an area known for its clean water and natural beauty, Iichiko has become a global leader in the shochu industry. Iichiko's most notable products include its flagship barley-based shochu, iichiko Saiten, which is crafted using unique methods such as the "all Koji" fermentation technique.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2022
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
BEST Iichiko Spirits
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Best Beverages in the World
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2021
![2 stars](/images/productawards/7fd44aa133634c7fb3397a02334530ca.png?w=160)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024, 2023, 2022
This high proof, Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon was named for Henry McKenna, the Irish immigrant who adapted his family's whiskey recipe to work with the grains he found in Kentucky. Henry McKenna is one of the longest aged Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys available today, resting in the barrel through 40 Kentucky seasons.
Critics agree that this is perfectly balanced Bourbon.
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023, 2020, 2019
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2023
Knappogue Castle offers a distinguished range of limited-edition single malt Irish whiskeys, each showcasing unique aging processes and cask finishes. Notably, the Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Single Malt is a marriage of two single malts—one aged 23 years and the other 21 years—both matured in ex-bourbon casks.
This expression is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof, delivering a soft and mellow taste with malty richness throughout.
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
![2 stars](/images/productawards/c27fd15593c948d9999e7167bf1979c4.png?w=160)
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
AWARDS
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
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SWSC - Singapore World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
An exquisite dessert wine from Australia's De Bortoli family winery Picked late on the vine, the grapes’ natural sugars have been allowed to intensify, resulting in a golden hued wine boasting a delicate concentration of citrus, peach and apricot flavours that are both sumptuous and fresh.
Fabulous with sweet desserts, but try it with blue cheese for an inspired pairing. One of the most famed dessert wines.
AWARDS
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International Wine Challenge - IWC Great Value Champion Sweet 2023
2023
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International Wine Challenge - IWC Great Value Champion Sweet 2020
2020
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International Wine Challenge - IWC Great Value Champion Sweet 2019
2019
With a desire to innovate and introduce a unique style of gin to Brazil, BEG developed the BEG New World Navy Gin. With 54% alcohol content, this gin contains over twice the juniper of the BEG Brazilian Boutique Dry Gin. Part of the ingredients is infused via steam extraction, while another part is macerated for 24 hours, as in the original recipe.
The result is a gin with greater complexity in aroma and flavor, ideal for enhancing your favorite drink.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
![2 stars](/images/productawards/9e0fd07e4f9b43e1ab346912e62ac824.png?w=160)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
![2 stars](/images/productawards/b6d20caa4c264213bf1c9ffd8d32ef22.png?w=160)
Bartender Spirits Awards - Gold
2023
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, named in honor of Colonel Albert Blanton, is a pioneering bourbon with a rich legacy. Crafted from a handpicked, limited supply, this bourbon offers a deep and complex aroma, blending warm nutmeg and spices with dry vanilla notes.
The palate reveals harmonious flavors of honey, bold caramel, and corn, leading to a medium finish where the corn and nutmeg reemerge, leaving a satisfying and lasting impression. First introduced in 1984, Blanton's remains a benchmark as the first Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially, encapsulating both history and exceptional craftsmanship.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
![2 stars](/images/productawards/7fd44aa133634c7fb3397a02334530ca.png?w=160)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
The Highland Park 21-Year-Old 2022 release is a complex and mature whisky crafted from 14 casks laid down in 2000 and earlier. It opens with aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, and marmalade, followed by ginger and oriental spice from sherry-seasoned oak.
Sweet citrus and cedar notes from ex-bourbon barrels add complexity, with heather-infused peat smoke tying it all together. It's an exceptional example of Highland Park's craftsmanship, combining three distinctive cask types.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2024
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel is one of the most renowned whiskeys in the world, known for its bold and intense flavor. This bourbon offers rich notes of dark chocolate, caramel, butter, with earthy tones of walnut and hazelnut, while the palate features warm vanilla, oak, and spicy notes.
With a high alcohol content, it delivers a deep and long-lasting finish. Best served neat or with a splash of water, unfiltered and in its purest form.
AWARDS
![2 stars](/images/productawards/d816aeb6bd344c7ab5140c3695e9809f.png?w=160)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
![2 stars](/images/productawards/7fd44aa133634c7fb3397a02334530ca.png?w=160)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
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Barrell Craft Spirits Private Release Whiskey Finished in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel DSX3 American Whiskey
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