2024 Competition Results

Best Agave of the Year

Over 200 agave spirits from around the world competed in the New York International Spirits Competition! Our trade buyer panel blind-tasted each, judging by category and price. Discover which brands stood out this year!


Top 20

Agave of the Year

Astral Tequila Blanco
Cierto Tequila Private Collection AƱejo
Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Extra AƱejo
DeLeĆ³n Blanco Tequila
Humano Blanco Tequila
DeLeĆ³n AƱejo Tequila
Hornitos Plata Tequila
1953 Tequila Anejo
Lunazul Tequila Primero
Humano AƱejo Tequila
Blue Cliff Premium Non-Alcohol JalapeƱo Tequila
Astral Tequila Reposado
Tequila Gran Diamante Extra AƱejo
Pantalones Organic Tequila Reposado
DeLeĆ³n AƱejo Tequila
Cut Above Zero Proof Spirits Mezcal
Convite Mezcal Pechuga
Mezcalum
AguilaSerpiente Mezcal
Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal


Top 15

Best Tequilas

Astral Tequila Blanco
Cierto Tequila Private Collection AƱejo
Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Extra AƱejo
DeLeĆ³n Tequila Blanco Tequila
Humano Blanco Tequila
DeLeĆ³n AƱejo Tequila
Hornitos Plata Tequila
1953 Tequila
Lunazul Tequila Primero
Humano AƱejo Tequila
Blue Cliff Premium Non-Alcohol JalapeƱo Tequila
Astral Tequila Reposado
Tequila Gran Diamante Extra AƱejo
Pantalones Organic Tequila Reposado
Cierto Tequila Private Collection Reposado


Top 5

Best Mezcals

Cut Above Zero Proof Spirits Mezcal
Convite Mezcal Pechuga
Mezcalum
AguilaSerpiente Mezcal
Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal


2024 Awards

Individual Winners

The New York International Spirits Competition, celebrating 15 years, has crowned the top agave spirits of the year from over 200 global entries. Expert trade buyers blind-tasted and judged everything, from bold 1800 AƱejo to smooth, crisp Blanco Tequilas. Ready to find your next favorite? Explore the full list of winners across multiple prestigious categories and see who made the cut!


INDIVIDUAL WINNERS OF 2024

Domestic Winners

Non Alcohol Tequila of the Year

Blue Cliff

International Winners

Kosher Tequila of the Year

Suave Tequia

Scotland Agave Distillery of the Year

Dark Art Distillery



Award and Scoring

All Winners

Celebrating Excellence in Agave Craftsmanship

Highlighting exceptional agave spirits from every corner of the globe, the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition has become a true celebration of distilling mastery. Each entry was rigorously blind-tasted by a panel of seasoned professionals, guaranteeing that every award reflects excellence and ingenuity. From classic 1800 AƱejo to crisp, clean Blanco Tequila, these winners represent the pinnacle of agave production. Discover who made the list and savor the finest spirits in the world!

Contact Information

New York International Spirits Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: info@nyispiritscompetition.com