We’re Proud To Announce The Winners of the 7th Annual New York International Spirits Competition!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our record seventh smash year in Manhattan!
The 7th Annual NYISC Took Place on October 23rd, 2016 in New York City
The New York International Spirits Competition is excited to announce the winners of the 7th Annual NYISC, held in October 2016 in the heart of New York City. Close to 600 spirits from around the world competed in a blind tasting where top spirits buyers from around NYC judged the spirits by their category and price.
We are also excited to announce that – based on feedback from the trade including producers and buyers – we are moving the NYISC to spring instead of fall. The 8th Annual New York International Spirits Competition will be held April 23rd, 2017!
*Please note that due to customs and other shipping delays, late spirits will be judged by a smaller panel. Please check the list below for the latest winners.
Alabama
Alabama Rum Distillery of the Year
John Emerald Distilling Co.
Alabama Style Whiskey Producer of the Year
Clyde Mays
Arizona
Arizona Gin Distillery of the Year
O.H.SO. Eatery + Distillery
Arizona Vodka Distillery of the Year
Canyon Diablo Spirits
Arizona Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Tombstone Distillery
California
Best Value American Brandy
E&J Gallo VS
Colorado
Colorado Distillery of the Year
Old Elk Distillery
Colorado American Single Malt Distillery of the Year
Woods High Mountain
Colorado Organic Distillery of the Year
Old Town Distilling
Colorado Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Richardo’s
Colorado Vodka Distillery of the Year
Durango Craft Spirits
DELAWARE
Delaware Distillery of the Year
Painted Stave Distilling
FLORIDA
Flavored Vodka Distillery of the Year
Hellisøy
Florida Rum Distillery of the Year
Key West Distilling
Illinois
Illinois Distillery of the Year
CH Distillery
INDIANA
Indiana Whiskey Company
West Fork Whiskey Co.
Iowa
Iowa Distillery of the Year
Cedar Ridge
Iowa Rum Distillery of the Year
Artisan Grain Distillery
KANSAS
Kansas Vodka of the Year
Till Vodka
Kentucky
Straight Bourbon of the Year
Jim Beam Black
MARYLAND
Maryland Distillery of the Year
Sagamore Spirit
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Distillery of the Year
Astraluna
Massachusetts Spiced Rum Distillery of the Year
South Hollow Spirits
MICHIGAN
Michigan Distillery of the Year
Gray Skies Distillery
Michigan Brandy Distillery of the Year
Long Road Distillers
MISSOURI
Missouri Distillery of the Year
Restless Spirits Distilling Company
Missouri Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Wood Hat Spirits
MONTANA
Montana Distillery of the Year
Willie’s Distillery
NEVADA
Nevada Distillery of the Year
Frey Ranch Estate Distillery
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Distillery of the Year
Smoky Quartz Distillery
New Hampshire Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Djinn Spirits
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Distillery of the Year
Lazy Eye Distillery
Gluten Free Vodka of the Year
Devotion
New Jersey Moonshine Distillery of the Year
Great Notch….Bronze
New Jersey Rum Distillery of the Year
Jersey Spirits Distilling Co.
NEW YORK
Long Island Distillery of the Year
Montauk Rumrunners
New York Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Black Button Distilling
New York Rye Distillery of the Year
Hudson
New York Wheat Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Breuckelen Distilling
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Gin Distillery of the Year
Durham Distillery
North Carolina Rum Distillery of the Year
Outer Banks Distilling
North Carolina Single Malt Distillery of the Year
Great Wagon Road Distilling
OHIO
Ohio Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Cleveland Whiskey
Ohio Wheat Whiskey Distillery of the Year
OYO
OREGON
Oregon Distillery of the Year
Hood River Distillers
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Distillery of the Year
Allegheny Distillery
Pennsylvania Eau-de-Vie Distillery of the Year
Boardroom Spirits
Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon Distillery of the Year
New Liberty Distillery
Pennsylvania Wheat Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Bluebird Distilling
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Rum Distillery of the Year
Hilton Head Distillery
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Distillery of the Year
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Tennessee Rum Distillery of the Year
Thunder Road Distillery
TEXAS
Small Batch Bourbon Distillery of the Year
Ironroot Republic Distilling
Straight Bourbon Distillery of the Year
Balcones
Texas Vodka of the Year
Noble Wolf Vodka
UTAH
Utah Gin Distillery of the Year
Beehive Distilling
Utah Rum Distillery of the Year
Distillery 36
VERMONT
Vermont Gin Distillery of the Year
Stonecutter Spirits
VIRGINIA
Virginia Bourbon Distillery of the Year
Reservoir Distillery
Virginia Moonshine Distillery of the Year
Murlarkey Distilled Spirits
Virginia Rum Distillery of the Year
Old House Vineyards
Virginia Rye Distillery of the Year
Silverback Distillery
WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C Gin Distillery of the Year
District Distilling
Washington D.C. Whiskey Distillery of the Year
One Eight Distilling
Best Blended Bourbon of the Year
Jos. A. Magnus & Co.
WASHINGTON STATE
American Single Malt Distiller of the Year
Westland Distillery
Washington Gin Distillery of the Year
Admiralty Distillers
Washington State Old Tom Gin Distillery of the Year
Copperworks Distilling
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Whiskey Distillery of the Year
Henry and Son
Wisconsin Organic Distillery of the Year
Twisted Path Distillery
WYOMING
Wyoming Distillery of the Year
Backward Distilling Company
USA MIXERS
USA Mixer Brand of the Year
Taste of Florida
USA Bloody Mary Mix of the Year
Habla Diablo Bloody Mary Mix
USA Premixed Cocktail Brand of the Year
BTL SVC
USA Premixed Moscow Mule of the Year
Mule 2.0
USA Margarita Mix of the Year
Tommy’s Margarita Mix
USA Flavored Margarita Mix of the Year
Tres Agaves Strawberry Margarita Mix
USA Cocktail Syrup of the Year
Proof Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup
USA Ginger Syrup of the Year
Sumptuous Syrups of Vermont Sumptuous Yellow Ginger
USA Simple Syrup Brand of the Year
Sumptuous Syrups of Vermont
Australia
Australia Bitters of the Year
Australian Bitters Company
Australia Gin of the Year
Prohibition Liquor Bathtub Cut
AUSTRIA
Austria Distillery of the Year
Schwarzer Brennerei
Austria Vodka Distillery of the Year
Monopolowa
BELGIUM
Belgium Gin of the Year
Mr Swing Gin Ginger
BRAZIL
Cachaca of the Year
Cachaca Batista
BULGARIA
Bulgaria Vodka of the Year
Flirt Vodka
Canada
Canada Apple Brandy Distillery of the Year
Michel Jodoin
Canada Gin Distillery of the Year
Distillerie du St. Laurent
Canada Moonshine Distillery of the Year
Murphy’s Law Distillery
Canada Rye Distillery of the Year
Canadian Club
Nova Scotia Distillery of the Year
Nova Scotia Spirit Company
Quebec Vodka of the Year
Blu Frog
Quebec Distillery of the Year
Cirka
CHINA
Baiju Distillery of the Year
Guotai
Chile
Chile Vodka Distillery of the Year
Sirena de Chiloe
Denmark
Aquavit Distillery of the Year
Nordisk Braenderi
Denmark Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Mjodbryggeriet Petersen & Sonner
El Salvador
El Salvador Rum of the Year
Ron Cihuatan
France
Armagnac XO of the Year
Clos Martin XO
Cognac Producer of the Year
Maxime Trijol
France Brandy of the Year
Monteru
France Liqueur of the Year
Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur
V.S.O.P of the Year
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege
GERMANY
Germany Gin Distillery of the Year
Berliner Branstifter UG
Germany Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Seven Spirits
Germany Vodka of the Year
Sash & Fritz
GUYANA
Guyana Rum of the Year
Mezan Guyana 2005
ICELAND
Iceland Distillery of the Year
Reyka
Ireland
Ireland Vodka Distillery of the Year
Connacht Distillery
Irish Whiskey Distillery of the Year
West Cork Distillers
Italy
Italy Apertif of the Year
Italicus
Italy Coffee Liqueur of the Year
Bepi Tosolini
Italy Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Distillerie Vincenzi
Vermouth of the Year
Turin Vermouth
Italy Nut Liqueur of the Year
Disaronno
JAPAN
Soju of the Year
Tori Kai
Mexico
Anejo of the Year
Código 1530 Anejo
Blanco of the Year
Exotico Blanco
Reposado of the Year
Exotico Reposado
NETHERLANDS
Dutch Distillery of the Year
By The Dutch
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Vodka of the Year
Copperhead Road Distillery Pure Heart
PANAMA
Panama Rum of the Year
Mezan Panama 2006
PERU
Pisco Distillery of the Year
Viejo Tonel
Peru Liqueur of the Year
PISKAO
POLAND
Poland Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Wisniowka
RUSSIA
Russia Wheat Vodka of the Year
Mamont Vodka
SCOTLAND
Scotland Gin of the Year
Daffy’s
Blended Scotch of the Year
Dewars
Islay Distillery of the Year
Laphroaig
Single Malt Scotch Under 10 Year of the Year
Lagavulin 8 Year
Single Malt 12 Year of the Year
Dalmore 12
Speyside Distillery of the Year
Speyburn
SLOVAKIA
Slovakia Liqueur of the Year
Bentianna
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa Distillery of the Year
Distell
3 Year Brandy of the Year
KWV Imoya
5 Year Brandy of the Year
KWV Laborie Alambic
12 Year Brandy of the Year
Van Ryn’s Distillers Reserve 12 Yr
15 Year Brandy of the Year
Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Yr
20 Year Brandy of the Year
KWV 20 year Pot Still Brandy
5 Year Whiskey of the Year
Three Ships Premium Select
South Africa Whiskey of the Year
Bains Cape Mountain Whiskey
South Africa Cream Liqueur of the Year
Amarula
SPAIN
Spain Gin Distillery of the Year
LAW Spirits of Ibiza
Spain Liqueur of the Year
Anissette Las Cadenas
SWEDEN
Sweden Vodka of the Year
Svensk Vodka Lake Vattern
UKRAINE
Ukraine Vodka of the Year
Medoff Classic Vodka
Ukraine Brandy of the Year
Koktebel Brandy 15 Year
UNITED KINGDOM
Ginger Beer of the Year
Franklin & Sons
Tonic of the Year
Franklin & Sons
UK Gin of the Year
Langley’s No 8 Distilled London Gin
UK Vodka Distillery of the Year
Ramsbury
VIETNAM
Vietnam Distillery of the Year
Son Tinh