2011 Ultimate Cocktail Challenge — Classic Results
Ultimate Cocktail Challenge 2011
April 5–8, 2011
Astor Center, New York City
A note on Ultimate Classic Challenge scoring results: The cocktails were mixed by handpicked, highly experienced bartenders, who carefully followed specific recipes chosen by Judging Chairman F. Paul Pacult, Assistant Judging Chairman Sean Ludford and UCC advisors Jim Meehan and Leo DeGroff. Only the freshest ingredients and the best mixers were used. The exact same recipe was used for each cocktail and all were carefully measured with jiggers. Expert judges, who were unaware of the identity of any of the entered spirits, evaluated how, for example, different gins performed in classic cocktails such as the Dry Martini, Gin & Tonic, Aviation and Negroni.
The cocktails were mixed by handpicked, highly experienced bartenders, who carefully followed specific recipes chosen by Judging Chairman F. Paul Pacult, Assistant Judging Chairman Sean Ludford and UCC advisors Jim Meehan and Leo DeGroff. Only the freshest ingredients and the best mixers were used. The exact same recipe was used for each cocktail and all were carefully measured with jiggers. Expert judges, who were unaware of the identity of any of the entered spirits, evaluated how, for example, different gins performed in classic cocktails such as the Dry Martini, Gin & Tonic, Aviation and Negroni.
Spirits were judged on the 100-point rating system in multiple rounds. Spirits that scored highly in the first round went through to the second round where they were evaluated again by different panels of judges. The highest scorers from the second round were then forwarded to the final round where the highest scoring spirit in each cocktail category was awarded the coveted Ultimate Cocktail Challenge Chairman's Trophy.
These scores reflect only how well the spirits perform in these particular classic cocktail recipes. Getting a low score in this competition doesn't necessarily indicate that a spirit would perform poorly in other cocktails or when served neat.
In addition to the score, spirits are distinguished with the following Accolades, as a guide to consumers:95-100 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
90-94 Excellent, Highly Recommended
85-89 Very Good, Strong Recommendation
80-84 Good, Recommended
A note on the icons:
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Great Value: indicates products with a favorable relationship between their price and final score. | |
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Product Image: to assist you with visual identification, we've included an image for each product evaluated. (Please note that age statements, vintages or label may vary slightly from the specific product evaluated but it represents a helpful portrayal of the brand.) Click icon to view. |
Entered products that were scored below 80 points have not been included on the results page; Ultimate Beverage Challenge is dedicated to recognizing the best of the best, and that, in our opinion, begins with a score of 80 as being indicative of products of commendation and consumer worthiness.
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Gin/Genever | Vodka | Tequila/Mezcal | Rum | Cachaça | Cognac/Brandy | Pisco | Irish Whiskey | Scotch Whisky | Canadian Whisky | US Whiskey | Champagne/Prosecco/Sparkling | Liqueurs
Gin/GeneverAviation |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 96 | Plymouth Gin United Kingdom, 41.2% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 94 | Beefeater London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47% abv, $19.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | No. 3 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 46% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Tanqueray London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $23.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Beefeater 24 Gin United Kingdom, 45% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Martin Miller's Gin United Kingdom, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | New Amsterdam Gin United States, 40% abv, $13.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Tanqueray Rangpur Gin United Kingdom, 41.3% abv, $25.95, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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Gin/GeneverExtra Dry Martini |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 95 | Beefeater London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47% abv, $19.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 93 | No. 3 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 46% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Tanqueray London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $23.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Plymouth Gin United Kingdom, 41.2% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 87 | Martin Miller's Gin United Kingdom, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | New Amsterdam Gin United States, 40% abv, $13.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Beefeater 24 Gin United Kingdom, 45% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Tanqueray Rangpur Gin United Kingdom, 41.3% abv, $25.95, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Gin/GeneverNegroni |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | No. 3 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 46% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | Beefeater 24 Gin United Kingdom, 45% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Plymouth Gin United Kingdom, 41.2% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Beefeater London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47% abv, $19.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 89 | Tanqueray London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $23.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 81 | New Amsterdam Gin United States, 40% abv, $13.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Gin/GeneverGin & Tonic |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Beefeater 24 Gin United Kingdom, 45% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Beefeater London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47% abv, $19.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Plymouth Gin United Kingdom, 41.2% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Tanqueray No. Ten Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 85 | No. 3 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 46% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Tanqueray London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47.3% abv, $23.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 84 | Tanqueray Rangpur Gin United Kingdom, 41.3% abv, $25.95, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 83 | Martin Miller's Gin United Kingdom, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 83 | New Amsterdam Gin United States, 40% abv, $13.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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VodkaBloody Mary |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Vesica Potato Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Absolut Peppar Flavored Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Luksusowa Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Absolut Citron Flavored Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 81 | Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Flavored Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $34.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 80 | Vermont Gold Vodka United States, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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VodkaCosmopolitan |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Absolut Citron Flavored Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Vesica Potato Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Flavored Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $34.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Luksusowa Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Vermont Gold Vodka United States, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | Absolut Peppar Flavored Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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VodkaVodka & Tonic |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Luksusowa Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Flavored Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $34.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | Absolut Citron Flavored Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Vermont Gold Vodka United States, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Vesica Potato Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Tequila/MezcalMargarita |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 95 | Olmeca Plata, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 94 | Herradura Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | 901 Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | Espolon Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 38% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Izkali Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Tres Agaves Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $38.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 91 | Don Julio Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 91 | Izkali Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | El Jimador Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | Tres Agaves Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Familia Camarena Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Tres Agaves Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Herradura Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $49.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Olmeca Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | El Jimador Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 80 | Chinaco Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $49.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Tequila/MezcalPaloma |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Izkali Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | El Jimador Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | El Jimador Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Familia Camarena Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Olmeca Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Olmeca Plata, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Tres Agaves Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | 901 Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 88 | Izkali Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Familia Camarena Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Chinaco Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $49.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Mixto Reposado Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $18.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Tres Agaves Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $38.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Don Julio Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Espolon Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 38% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Tres Agaves Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 83 | Herradura Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $49.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 82 | Herradura Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 81 | SXchachacha Reposado Flavored Tequila Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Tequila/MezcalTequila Sunrise |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | 901 Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Tres Agaves Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Espolon Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 38% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Familia Camarena Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Familia Camarena Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $20.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 89 | Herradura Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 89 | Olmeca Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 88 | Olmeca Plata, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Don Julio Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Herradura Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $49.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Izkali Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | El Jimador Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 84 | Izkali Silver, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 84 | Tres Agaves Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 84 | Tres Agaves Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $38.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 83 | El Jimador Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila Mexico, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 80 | SXchachacha Reposado Flavored Tequila Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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RumDaiquiri |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Banks 5 Island White Rum West Indies, 43% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | DonQ Cristal Rum Puerto Rico, 40% abv, $12.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 87 | Plantation Vintage 2000 Jamaica Rum France, 42% abv, $35.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | 10 Cane Rum Trinidad, 40% abv, $29.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Cruzan Aged Light Rum St. Croix, USVI, 40% abv, $15.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Holey Dollar Silver Coin Premium Rum Australia, 40% abv, $25.00, 750 ml , seeking US Importer | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Mount Gay Eclipse Rum Barbados, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 81 | Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime Flavored Rum Puerto Rico, 21% abv, $16.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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RumMojito |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 97 | Banks 5 Island White Rum West Indies, 43% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 93 | Holey Dollar Silver Coin Premium Rum Australia, 40% abv, $25.00, 750 ml , seeking US Importer | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Cruzan Aged Light Rum St. Croix, USVI, 40% abv, $15.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Plantation Vintage 2000 Jamaica Rum France, 42% abv, $35.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | 10 Cane Rum Trinidad, 40% abv, $29.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | DonQ Cristal Rum Puerto Rico, 40% abv, $12.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | Mount Gay Eclipse Rum Barbados, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | SXcalypso Flavored Rum Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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RumMai Tai |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 92 | Holey Dollar Silver Coin Premium Rum Australia, 40% abv, $25.00, 750 ml , seeking US Importer | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Plantation Vintage 2000 Jamaica Rum France, 42% abv, $35.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 89 | Banks 5 Island White Rum West Indies, 43% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | 10 Cane Rum Trinidad, 40% abv, $29.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Cruzan Aged Light Rum St. Croix, USVI, 40% abv, $15.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Mount Gay Eclipse Rum Barbados, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | DonQ Cristal Rum Puerto Rico, 40% abv, $12.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 81 | SXcalypso Flavored Rum Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 80 | Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime Flavored Rum Puerto Rico, 21% abv, $16.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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CachaçaCaipirinha |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Leblon Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Pirassununga 21 Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 87 | SXsamba Flavored Silver Cachaça Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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CachaçaBatida de Fresa |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Leblon Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 86 | SXsamba Flavored Silver Cachaça Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | Pirassununga 21 Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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CachaçaCaipirinha de Uva |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 95 | Leblon Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| 87 | Pirassununga 21 Silver Cachaça Brazil, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | SXsamba Flavored Silver Cachaça Mexico, 35% abv, $39.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Cognac/BrandySidecar |
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| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Camus VS Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Remy Martin VSOP Cognac France, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $42.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | Frapin VS Cognac France, 40% abv, $35.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 85 | Gonzalez Byass Soberano Solera Reserva 5 Years Old Spanish Brandy Spain, 40% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | E&J VS American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 81 | E&J XO American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 81 | E&J VSOP American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Cognac/BrandyStinger |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $42.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Camus VS Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Frapin VS Cognac France, 40% abv, $35.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | Remy Martin VSOP Cognac France, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | E&J VS American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | E&J VSOP American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 82 | E&J XO American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Cognac/BrandyBrandy Julep |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 95 | Remy Martin VSOP Cognac France, 40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 93 | Camus VS Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac France, 40% abv, $42.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Frapin VS Cognac France, 40% abv, $35.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 83 | Gonzalez Byass Soberano Solera Reserva 5 Years Old Spanish Brandy Spain, 40% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 82 | E&J VSOP American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 81 | E&J XO American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $14.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 80 | E&J VS American Brandy United States, 40% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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PiscoCocktail Algeria |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 85 | Macchu Single Grape "Puro" Pisco Peru, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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PiscoPisco Sour |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 95 | Macchu Single Grape "Puro" Pisco Peru, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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PiscoPisco Punch |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 91 | Macchu Single Grape "Puro" Pisco Peru, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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Irish WhiskeyBlackthorne |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 86 | Michael Collins Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Jameson Gold Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $60.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 82 | Powers Gold Label Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Irish WhiskeyWild Irish Rose |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Michael Collins Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 92 | Jameson Gold Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $60.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | Powers Gold Label Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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Irish WhiskeyIrish Coffee |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 91 | Jameson Gold Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $60.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 86 | Michael Collins Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $27.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 86 | Powers Gold Label Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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Scotch WhiskyBlood & Sand |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $45.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $40.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 85 | The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $28.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Scotch WhiskyRob Roy |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 92 | Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $45.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $40.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 83 | Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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| 82 | The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $28.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Scotch WhiskyRusty Nail |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 96 | The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $40.99, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| Finalist | 95 | The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $28.99, 750 ml | Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation |
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| 88 | Highland Park 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $45.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $23.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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Canadian WhiskyScoflaw |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 91 | Black Velvet Reserve 8 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky United States, 40% abv, $13.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | Black Velvet 3 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky Canada, 40% abv, $9.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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US WhiskeyManhattan |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Bulleit Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | Bulleit Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 93 | George Dickel #12 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | George Dickel #8 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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US WhiskeyOld-Fashioned |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 92 | George Dickel #12 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 90 | Bulleit Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 87 | Bulleit Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 85 | George Dickel #8 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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US WhiskeyMint Julep |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Bulleit Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| Finalist | 91 | Bulleit Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 86 | George Dickel #12 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 82 | George Dickel #8 Tennessee Whiskey United States, 40% abv, $17.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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Champagne/Prosecco/SparklingChampagne Cocktail |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 89 | Piper Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 87 | Piper Sonoma Blancs de Blancs, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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Champagne/Prosecco/SparklingFrench 75 |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 92 | Piper Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 88 | Piper Sonoma Blancs de Blancs, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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Champagne/Prosecco/SparklingBellini |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| 89 | Piper Sonoma Blancs de Blancs, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 84 | Piper Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County Sparkling United States, 13.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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LiqueursOrange Liqueur/Triple Sec in Margarita |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Cointreau Liqueur France, 40% abv, $36.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 91 | Bols Triple Sec Liqueur United States, 21% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 90 | Combier Liqueur d'Orange Liqueur France, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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LiqueursOrange Liqueur/Triple sec in Sidecar |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 94 | Cointreau Liqueur France, 40% abv, $36.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 91 | Bols Triple Sec Liqueur United States, 21% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 91 | Combier Liqueur d'Orange Liqueur France, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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LiqueursOrange Liqueur/Triple Sec in Cosmopolitan |
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| Award | Score | Product | Accolade | |||||||
| Chairman's Trophy | 93 | Cointreau Liqueur France, 40% abv, $36.99, 750 ml | Excellent, Highly Recommended |
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| 85 | Combier Liqueur d'Orange Liqueur France, 40% abv, $33.00, 750 ml | Very Good, Strong Recommendation |
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| 81 | Bols Triple Sec Liqueur United States, 21% abv, $10.99, 750 ml | Good, Recommended |
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