Best Liqueurs of the Year
With more than 200 liqueur entries submitted from across the globe, this year’s New York International Spirits Competition brought together expert trade buyers for blind tastings—ultimately unveiling the top performers by category and price.
Liqueurs of the Year
Kahlua Dunkin Caramel Swirl
Branca USA Borghetti
Lucano Anniversario Limoncello
Merlet Trois Citrus
Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery Imperial Jo Espresso Liqueur
Il Golfo di Sorrento Limoncello
CleanCo Clean T
Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur
Atheras Spirits Sykophilos
Anna Famosa Aperitif
Captain Morgan Sliced: Sweet v. Heat Peach on the Beach
Boissiere Extra Dry Vermouth
Branca USA Antica-Formula
Maggie’s Farm Falernum
Lucano Amaro
Subourbon Life
Hull and Bay Cocktail Company Florida Finest Craft Key Lime Bitters
Branca USA Fernet-Branca
Merlet Creme De Pamplemousse
Amaro Washington
Individual Winners
In its 16th year, the New York International Spirits Competition continues to celebrate the finest in spirits. This year’s liqueur category featured over 200 global entries, blind-tasted by industry experts. Top picks include Kahlua Dunkin Caramel Swirl and Amaro Washington. Discover the full list of award-winning liqueurs.
INDIVIDUAL WINNERS OF 2025
Domestic Winners
Cream/Dairy Liqueur of the Year
Kahlua
New York Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Atheras Spirits
Pennsylvania Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery
Pennsylvania Fruit LIqueur Distillery of the Year
Maggie’s Farm
Pennsylvania Nut Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Kilimanjaro Distillery
International Winners
France Fruit Liqueur Distillery of the Year
Merlet
Ireland Cream Liqueur of the Year
Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur
Italy Coffee Liqueur of the Year
Borghetti Espresso Liqueur
Spain Cream Liqueur of the Year
Crema de Alba
All Winners
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2025 Gin Winners
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2025 Liqueur Winners
Celebrating Excellence in Mezcal Craftsmanship
Celebrating the finest liqueurs of 2025, the New York International Spirits Competition honors the passion and precision of distillers worldwide. Each entry—from the bold Kahlua Dunkin Caramel Swirl to the elegant Amaro Washington—was blind-tasted by industry experts and recognized for outstanding quality. Explore the winners and toast to liqueur excellence.
Contact Information
New York International Spirits Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: info@nyispiritscompetition.com