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