Introducing the Winners of the 5th Annual New York International Spirits Competition!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our fifth amazing year of the competition!

The 5th Annual NYISC Took Place on November 23rd, 2014 in New York City

In its 5th year, the New York International Spirits Competition (“NYISC”) was held at 3 West Club on October 21st to taste, evaluate and judge over 400 of the world’s best–distilled spirits. Over 35 countries submitted their brands to be critiqued by a hand-selected panel of A-List and key TRADE ONLY judges – buyers, retail storeowners, restaurant/bar proprietors, distributors and importers – those that have the unique ability to make a direct impact on sales.

“This year’s significant increase in submissions is a clear sign that the industry truly recognizes and appreciates NYISC’s overall philosophy of judging for real sales impact,” says Adam Levy, Founder of the NYISC. ”While other renowned competitions prize up to 85% of entrants with awards, the discerning panel and ethos of the NYISC is to honor the brands that are most deserving among their peers.”

American Distillery of the Year
Jim Beam

Armagnac Producer of the Year
Comte de Lauvia

Best Value Whiskey of the Year
Bar Code Whiskey

Blended Whisky Producer of the Year
Johnnie Walker

Blended Whisky of the Year 
Johnnie Walker Blue

International Brandy Producer of the Year
Distell Van Ryn

Canada Whiskey of they Year
Canadian Club 1858

Cognac Producer of the Year
ABK6

Cream Liquor of the Year
Somrus Nectar of Gods

France Liqueur of the Year
Bauchant

Germany Liqueur of the Year
Aromatique

Germany Gin of the Year
5 Continents Hamburg Dry Gin

Irish Whiskey of the Year
Kilebeggan 18yr

Liqueur of the Year
Amarula Gold

Master Whisky Blender of the Year
Jim Beveridge

Mezcal of the Year
Mezcales de Leyenda El Peloton De La Muerte

Organic Tequila Producer of the Year
Dulce Vida

Rye of the Year
Redemption Rye Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey 7yr

Dominican Spiced Rum of the Year
Ron Veleiro

South Africa Vodka of the Year
Mainstay

American Brandy Producer of the Year
E&J Gallo

California Distillery of the Year
Ballast Point Distillery

Colorado Distillery of the Year
J&L Distilling

Delaware Distillery of the Year
Painted Stave Distilling

Iowa Distillery of the Year
Cedar Ridge Distillery

Louisiana Distillery of the Year
Louisiana Spirits

Maine Distillery of the Year

Tree Spirits

Missouri Distillery of the Year
Stilljoy Spirits

Montana Distillery of the Year
Willies Distillery

Bronx Distillery of the Year
Tirado Distillery

Brooklyn Distillery of the Year
Van Brunt Stillhouse

Queens Distillery of the Year
Astoria Distilling Company

New York Vodka of the Year
Saratoga Courage Pick Six

Ohio Distillery of the Year
Cleveland Whiskey

Pennsylvania Distillery of the Year
Allegheny Distilling

Rhode Island Distillery of the Year
Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.

South Carolina Distillery of the Year
Dark Corner Distillery

Texas Distillery of the Year
Balcones Distillery

Texas Rum Distillery of the Year
Treatyh Oak Distilling Co.

Vermont Bourbon Distillery of the Year
Silo Distillery

Vermont Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Appalachian Gap Distillery

Virginia Distillery of the Year
Cactoctin Creek

Washington DC Distillery of the Year
New Columbia Distillers

Washington State Distillery of the Year
Westland Distillery

Washington Gin Distillery of the Year
Copperworks Distilling Company

Bahamas Distillery of the Year
Bacardi

Brazil Distillery of the Year
Engenho Sao Luiz

Brazil Vodka of the Year
Boteco Vodka

Canada Distillery of the Year
Dillon’s Small Batch Distillery

China Distillery of the Year
ByeJoe

Dominican Republic Distillery of the Year
Hamaka

Holland Distillery of the Year
Boomsma

Italy Distillery of the Year
Martini

Lithuania Distillery of the Year
Stumbras Distillery

Martinique Distillery of the Year
Rhum Clement

New Zealand Distillery of the Year
VDKA 6100

Peru Distillery of the Year
Pisco Viejo Tonel

Portugal Distillery of the Year
Casa Da Turva

Scotland Distillery of the Year
Talisker

Highlands Distillery of the Year
Balblair

Islay Distillery of the Year
Laphroaig

South Africa Distillery of the Year
Distell

Taiwan Distillery of the Year
Kavalan Distillery

Ukraine Distillery of the Year
Khortytsa