Ultimate Spirits Challenge

March 1–3, 2010

Astor Center, New York City

A note on Ultimate Spirits Challenge scoring results: Ultimate Beverage Challenge has rounded off the final scores of every entry to the higher numeral when the aggregate score included decimals. For instance, an aggregate score of 94.675 became 95 and so on. Therefore, in categories where there were many entries, such as Vodka, Liqueurs, Scotch Whisky, there may be several entries with the same final score. The four highest scoring spirits following Stage Two scoring from each category went on to the Semifinal Stage, where the final score, as deemed by the judges, rendered the numerical winner. The highest scoring entry won the USC Chairman's Trophy. 

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Vodka & Aquavit | Gin & Genever | Tequila, Mezcal & Agave-Based | Rum, Cachaca & Sugarcane Based | Scotland: Whisky |
USA & Canada: Whisky/Whiskey | Ireland & Wales: Whiskey | France: Cognac | France: Armagnac | France: Calvados | Brandy, Grappa, Eau-de-Vie | Liqueurs, Absinthes and Other | Pre-mixed Cocktails | Soju/Shochu

 

Vodka & Aquavit
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 96 Orzel Vodka (Poland); 40% abv, $29.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Skyy Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $19.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Vermont Spirits White Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $30
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Stolichnaya Elit Vodka (Russia); 40% abv, $59.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Deraka Vodka (Canada); 40% abv, $11.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Purity Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Single Vodka (Italy); 40% abv, $39.95
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Cold River Blueberry Flavored Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Pearl Black Label Vodka (Canada); 40% abv, $13.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Van Gogh Double Expresso Vodka (Holland); 35% abv, $27
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Absolut Peppar Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Absolut Ruby Red Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Bak's Bison Grass Vodka (Poland); 40% abv, $23.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Chopin Vodka (Poland); 40% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Crop Organic Tomato Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Double Cross Vodka (Slovakia); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Finlandia Vodka (Finland); 40% abv, $18.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Reyka Vodka (Iceland); 40% abv, $30
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Vermont Spirits Gold Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $40
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Absolut Raspberri Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Qino One Vodka (France); 40% abv, $25
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Stolichnaya Gold Vodka (Russia); 40% abv, $32.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Absolut Berri Acai Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Akvinta Vodka (Croatia); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Luksusowa Vodka (Poland); 80% abv, $13.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Penn 1681 Rye Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $24
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Stolichnaya Citros Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Svedka Clementine Vodka (); 37.5% abv, $13.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka (Holland); 35% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Firefly Raspberry Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Pearl Plum Vodka (Canada); 35% abv, $13.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Rue 33 Vodka (France); 40% abv, $27.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Van Gogh Blue Triple Wheat Vodka (Holland); 40% abv, $29
 
    Good, Recommended 83 360 Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Rain Organics Vodka (Canada); 40% abv, $20.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Van Gogh Coconut Vodka (Holland); 35% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Absolut Vanilia Vodka (Sweden); 40% abv, $20
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Finlandia Cranberry Fusion Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Firefly Mint Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Rain Organics Cucumber Lime Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $20.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Skyy Infusions Grape Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Stolichnaya Blakberi Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Van Gogh Mango Vodka (Holland); 35% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Medea Vodka (Holland); 80% abv, $45
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Rain Organics Red Grape Hibiscus Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $20.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Svedka Vodka (); 40% abv, $13.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Yazi Ginger Vodka (US); 35% abv, $31
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $29.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Stolichnaya Peachik Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Finlandia Tangerine Fusion Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Finlandia Mango Fusion Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Grey Goose Poire Vodka (France); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Pearl Pomegranate Vodka (Canada); 35% abv, $13.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Platinum 7x Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $10.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Rain Organics Lavender Lemonade Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $20.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Skyy Infusions Raspberry Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Stolichnaya Blu Vodka (Russia); 50% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Stolichnaya Ohranj Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Finlandia Lime Fusion Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Fris Cherry Vodka (Denmark); 40% abv, $16
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Stolichnaya Gala Applik Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka (Holland); 35% abv, $27
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Finlandia Wild Berries Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Finlandia Blackcurrant Fusion Vodka (Finland); 37.5% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Fris Vodka (Denmark); 40% abv, $10
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $20.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Stolichnaya Cranberi Vodka (Russia); 35% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Stolichnaya Red Vodka (Russia); 40% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Firefly Straight Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Fris Blueberry Vodka (Denmark); 40% abv, $10
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Skyy Infusions Pineapple Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Twenty 2 Vodka (USA); 40% abv, $26.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Zodiac Vodka (United States); 40% abv, $28
 
    Not Recommended 74 Skyy Infusions Cherry Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Not Recommended 72 Chambord Vodka (France); 37.5% abv, $24.99
 
    Not Recommended 72 Fair Vodka (France); 40% abv, $30
 
    Not Recommended 72 Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 72 Skyy Infusions Passion Fruit Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Not Recommended 70 Skyy Infusions Ginger Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $18.49
 
    Not Recommended 69 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 69 Zodiac Blackcherry Vodka (United States); 35% abv, $28
 
    Not Recommended 68 Firefly Peach Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 68 Firefly Lemon Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 67 Seagrams Peach Tea Vodka (USA); 35% abv, $12.99
 
 

Gin & Genever
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  97 Broker's Gin (England); 47% abv, $22
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  96 Beefeater 24 Gin (United Kingdom); 45% abv, $29
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Citadelle Reserve 2009 Gin (France); 44% abv, $40
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Tanqueray London Dry Gin (England); 41.3% abv, $19.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Plymouth English Gin (United Kingdom); 41.2% abv, $30
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Tanqueray No. Ten Gin (England); 47.3% abv, $28.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Citadelle Gin (France); 44% abv, $25
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Oxley Classic English Dry Gin (England); 47% abv, $53.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Beefeater Gin (United Kingdom); 47% abv, $19
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 G'Vine Floraison Gin (France); 40% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Geranium Gin (England); 44% abv, $NA
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Organic Nation Gin (USA); 43% abv, $34
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Right Gin (Sweden); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 G'Vine Nouaison Gin (France); 44% abv, $40
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Platinum 7x Gin (USA); 40% abv, $10.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Deaths Door Gin (USA); 47% abv, $34.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Hendrick's Gin (Scotland); 44% abv, $35
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Tanqueray Rangpur Gin (England); 41.3% abv, $21.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 New Amsterdam Gin (USA); 40% abv, $14
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Bluecoat American Dry Gin (USA); 47% abv, $28
 
 

Tequila, Mezcal & Agave-Based
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 97 Tres Agaves Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $38
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Sombra Mezcal (Mexico); 40% abv, $44.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Don Pilar Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $45
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Del Maguey Tobala Mezcal (Mexico); 47.4% abv, $125
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Partida Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $58
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Partida Elegante Extra Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $350
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Don Eduardo Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $44.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Azunia Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $57.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Republic Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $38
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Partida Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $50
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Cabo Wabo Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $44.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Herradura Seleccion Suprema Extra Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $350
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Cabo Wabo Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Cerro Azul Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Jose Cuervo Traditional Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Ambhar Plata, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 El Mayor Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $32.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Charbay Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $58
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Casa Noble Single Barrel Extra Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $120
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Excellia Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $70
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Corzo Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Chinaco Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Ambhar Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $48
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Antiguo Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Tres Agaves Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $33
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 El Jimador Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 La Certeza Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $37.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 4 Copas Organic Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $46.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Don Eduardo Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Azunia Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $44.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Don Eduardo Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Partida Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $67
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Del Maguey Minero Mezcal (Mexico); 49.1% abv, $80
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Cabo Wabo Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Lunazul Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $20.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Ocho Plata 2009 Las Pomez Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $54.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Herradura Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Jose Cuervo Traditional Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Antiguo Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 El Gran Jubileo Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Republic Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $45
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Campo Azul Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Campo Azul Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $27.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 4 Copas Organic Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $99.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 La Certeza Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $27.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Antiguo Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 El Jimador Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 La Certeza Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $32.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 El Jimador Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Tres Agaves Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $28
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Ambhar Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $50
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Herradura Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $59.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 El Gran Jubileo Extra Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $64.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Herradura Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Familia Camarena Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $20
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Tanteo Chocolate, Flavored Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $42.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Azunia Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Tanteo Jalapeno, Flavored Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $42.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 El Gran Jubileo Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $31.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Lunazul Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $21.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 4 Copas Organic Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $65.99
 
    Not Recommended 74 Republic Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $52
 
    Not Recommended 74 Sauza Mixto Blanco Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $14.99
 
    Not Recommended 67 Tanteo Tropical, Flavored Tequila (Mexico); 40% abv, $42.99
 
 

Rum, Cachaca & Sugarcane Based
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 97 Mount Gay 1703 Old Cask Selection Rum (Barbados); 43% abv, $100
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Zafra 21 yr old Rum (Panama); 40% abv, $40
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 J. Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum (Jamaica); 63% abv, $22.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Bacardi 8 yr old Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $22.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Appleton Estate 12 yr old Rum (Jamaica); 43% abv, $29.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Depaz Blue Cane Amber, Rhum Agricole (Martinique); 45% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Pampero Anniversario Rum (Venezuela); 40% abv, $40
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Don Q Anejo Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $15.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Appleton Estate Reserve Rum (Jamaica); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Flor de Cana Grand Reserve 7 yr old Rum (Nicaragua); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Mount Gay Extra Old Rum (Barbados); 43% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Rhum JM VSOP, Rhum Agricole (Martinique); 45% abv, $57.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Agua Libre Rum (USA); 56.8% abv, $60
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Plantation Grand Reserve 5 yr old Rum (France); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Ron Abuelo Anejo Rum (Panama); 40% abv, $16
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum (USVI St. Croix); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum (Barbados); 40% abv, $18
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Ron Abuelo 12 yr old Rum (Panama); 40% abv, $33
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Pusser's 15 yr old Rum (Guyana); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaca (Brazil); 40% abv, $20
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Banks 5 Island Rum (West Indies); 43% abv, $27.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 10 Cane Rum (Trinidad); 40% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Bacardi Reserva Limitada 21 yr old Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $84.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Pusser's 4 yr old Rum (Guyana); 42% abv, $23.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Cabana Cachaca (Brazil); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Cuca Fresca Pura Gold Cachaca (Brazil); 40% abv, $23
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Holey Dollar Cask Strength 3 yr old Rum (Fiji); , $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Cruzan Aged Dark Rum (USVI St. Croix); 40% abv, $12.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Mount Gay Eclipse Rum (Barbados); 40% abv, $18
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Ron Abuelo 7 yr old Rum (Panama); 40% abv, $23
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Plantation 20th Anniversary Rum (France); 40% abv, $40
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Vizcaya Blended Dark Rum (Dominican Republic); 40% abv, $38
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Don Q Gran Anejo Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $59.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Marti Coconut Cream Rum (USA); 17% abv, $18.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Holey Dollar Premium 3 yr old Rum (Fiji); 40% abv, $25
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Oronoco Traditional Silver Rum (Brazil); 40% abv, $30
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Flor de Cana White 4 yr old Rum (Nicaragua); 40% abv, $14.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Appleton White Rum (Jamaica); 40% abv, $17.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Cruzan Aged Light Rum (USVI St. Croix); 40% abv, $12.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Admiral Nelson's Spiced Rum (USA); 35% abv, $9.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Holey Dollar Overproof 3 yr old Rum (Fiji); , $30
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Flor de Cana Gold 4 yr old Rum (Nicaragua); 40% abv, $14.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Marti Platino Superior Rum (USA); 46% abv, $18.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Don Q Gold Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $13.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Sailor Jerry Rum (USA); 46% abv, $17.5
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Cruzan Coconut Rum (USVI St. Croix); 27.5% abv, $15.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Don Q Cristal Rum (Puerto Rico); 40% abv, $13.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Don Q Limon Rum (Puerto Rico); 30% abv, $15.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Parrot Bay Flavors Rum (); 21% abv, $14
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Coruba Coconut Rum (Jamaica); 21% abv, $11.99
 
    Not Recommended 73 Mekong Rum (Thailand); 35% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 72 Marti Mojito Rum (USA); 40% abv, $18.99
 
 

Scotland: Whisky
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 97 The Macallan Fine Oak 21 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $219.99
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 96 Johnnie Walker Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $80
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Royal Salute 21 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $160
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $199.99
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Chivas Regal 18 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 75% abv, $30
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 anCnoc 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $59.99
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 54.2% abv, $74
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Benromach 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $45
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $59.99
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Highland Park 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $104.99
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Isle of Jura Superstition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $50
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 The Macallan 1824 Collection: Select Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $53
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 The Macallan 1824 Collection: Estate Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 42.8% abv, $165
 
    Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Tobermory 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46.3% abv, $115.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Johnnie Walker Green Label Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $60
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Ardbeg 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $54
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $99.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Isle of Jura 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $65
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Old Pulteney 21 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $120
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 The Balvenie Signature Batch 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $85
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 The Macallan 1824 Collection: Whisky Maker's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 42.8% abv, $99.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Buchanan's Deluxe 12 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $38
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Dewar's 1840 18 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $145
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Balblair 1991 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $124.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Glenfiddich Distillery Edition 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 51% abv, $65
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Glenfiddich 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 51% abv, $65
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Glenmorangie Original 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Ledaig 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Old Pulteney 17 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $99.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Speyburn 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 The Balvenie Doublewood 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $250
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 The Glenlivet 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $28
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 The Macallan Fine Oak 17 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $124.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Chivas Regal 25 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 75% abv, $299
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 anCnoc 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Bruichladdich Rocks Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $44.95
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Glenfiddich 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $85
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Glenfiddich 21 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $130
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Highland Park 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $45.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Isle of Jura 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $40
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Glenlivet Nadurra Triumph 1991 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 57% abv, $85
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Dalmore 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $50
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Glenlivet 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $60
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Glenrothes 1978 31 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $449.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 The Macallan Fine Oak 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Sheep Dip 1990 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $70
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $87
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Grand Old Parr 12 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $35
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Dewar's Signature Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $237
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Limited 1990 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $84
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Glen Grant 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $44.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Glen Grant 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Old Pulteney 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 The Glenrothes 1994 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $220
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Dewar's 1240 12 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $39.95
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Glenmorangie Astar Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 57.1% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Highland Park 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $69.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 The Balvenie Portwood 21 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $180
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Pinch 15 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Bruichladdich Black Art Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 51% abv, $139
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $34
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $19.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Scottish Leader Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $18.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 47.8% abv, $60
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Aberfeldy 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Aberfeldy 21 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $150
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Balblair 1997 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Deanston Chill Filtered 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46.3% abv, $52.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Glenfiddich 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $65
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Grant's Family Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $10
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Chivas Regal 12 yr old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $30
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 43% abv, $120
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 The Dalmore Gran Reserva Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $65
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 The Dalmore 15 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $80
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Bruichladdich 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 46% abv, $94.95
 
    Good, Recommended 82 The Glenlivet 16 yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 48% abv, $60
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Crown Sterling Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland); 40% abv, $32.99
 
 

USA & Canada: Whisky/Whiskey
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 97 George Dickel No. 12 10 yr old Tennessee Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $17
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Sazerac Kentucky Straight 18 yr old Rye Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $69.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon (USA); 45.2% abv, $32.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Crown Royal XR Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $165
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon (USA); 45% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Four Roses Mariage 10 yr old Bourbon (USA); 54.8% abv, $79.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Pappy Van Winkle Kentucky Straight Bourbon 20 yr old Bourbon (USA); 45.2% abv, $99.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Parker's Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary Bourbon (USA); 50% abv, $150
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight 12 yr old Bourbon (USA); 62.7% abv, $69.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Bulleit Blue Label Bourbon (USA); 40% abv, $30
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage 10 yr old Bourbon (USA); 43.3% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon (USA); 40% abv, $18.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Hirsch Selection Small Batch Reserve 4 yr old Bourbon (USA); 46% abv, $35.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon (USA); 50.5% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Wild Turkey Bourbon (USA); 50.5% abv, $25
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Wild Turkey Single Barrel Bourbon (USA); 50.5% abv, $60
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (USA); 67.4% abv, $69.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Crown Royal Cask No. 16 16 yr old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $100
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Four Roses OESQ Recipe, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Bourbon (USA); 59.2% abv, $54.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Tuthilltown 4 Grain Bourbon (USA); 46% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Wild Turkey Tradition 14 yr old Bourbon (USA); 50.5% abv, $125
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Jim Beam Kentucky Straight 4 yr old Rye Whiskey (USA); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Four Roses Smalll Batch Bourbon (USA); 45% abv, $29.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Old Forester 2009 Birthday 12 yr old Bourbon (USA); 48.5% abv, $39.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond Straight 4 yr old Rye Whiskey (USA); 50% abv, $12.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Single Malt (Canada); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon (USA); 50% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Four Roses OBSQ Recipe, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Bourbon (USA); 52.8% abv, $54.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Bowman Brothers Virginia Straight Bourbon (USA); 45% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Sazerac Straight 6 yr old Rye Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $26.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Crown Royal Special Reserve Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $45
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Kentucky Straight 8 yr old Bourbon (USA); 46.8% abv, $27.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon (USA); 46.5% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Old Forester Signature Bourbon (USA); 50% abv, $19.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Eagle Rare Single Barrel 10 yr old Bourbon (USA); 45% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Woodford Reserve Master's Collection-Seasoned Oak Finish Bourbon (USA); 50.2% abv, $89.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Canadian Mist Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $10.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Crown Royal Deluxe Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $25
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Benchmark Old No. 8 4 yr old Bourbon (USA); 40% abv, $11.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Knob Creek Kentucky Straight 9 yr old Bourbon (USA); 50% abv, $32.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Old Crow Reserve Kentucky Straight 4 yr old Bourbon (USA); 43% abv, $12.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Forty Creek Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $22.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Charter 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (USA); 50.5% abv, $17.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Old Forester Bourbon (USA); 43% abv, $17.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $34.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Pendleton Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 40% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight 8 yr old Bourbon (USA); 40% abv, $36.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Templeton Small Batch Rye Whiskey (USA); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Jeremiah Weed 90 Proof American Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $21.99
 
    Not Recommended 74 Seagram's Dark Honey American Whiskey (USA); 0% abv, $17
 
    Not Recommended 74 Fireball Cinnamon Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada); 33% abv, $14.99
 
    Not Recommended 73 Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon (USA); 30% abv, $19.99
 
    Not Recommended 68 Jeremiah Weed Cherry Mash American Whiskey (USA); 45% abv, $21.99
 
 

Ireland & Wales: Whiskey
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  96 Midleton Very Rare 2008 Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $145
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Connemara Old Peated Single Malt 12 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $93.99
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Bushmills 1608 Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 46% abv, $100
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Redbreast Pure Pot Still 12 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $60
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Powers 12 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $35
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Bushmills Single Malt 16 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $65
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Jameson 12 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $49
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $32
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky (Wales); 46% abv, $69.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Bushmills Single Malt 21 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $120
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $250
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Jameson 18 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $32.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Connemara Cask Strength Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 57.9% abv, $59.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Bushmills Single Malt 10 yr old Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $40
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $22
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Wild Geese Irish Heroes and Soldiers Rare Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 43% abv, $49
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Greenore Single Grain Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Jameson Gold Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $60
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $25
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Paddy Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $29
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Jameson Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $28
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Finian's Irish Whiskey (Ireland); 40% abv, $34.99
 
 

France: Cognac
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  97 Cognac Frapin Chateau Fontpinot XO Cognac (France); 41% abv, $95
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  96 Landy XO Cognac (France); 40% abv, $119.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Pierre Ferrand Selection des Anges 30 yr old Cognac (France); 40% abv, $145
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Hennessy XO Cognac (France); 40% abv, $150
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Delamain Extra 40 yr old Cognac (France); 40% abv, $329.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Delamain XO Pale & Dry Cognac (France); 40% abv, $99.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Remy Martin 1989 18 yr old Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 45% abv, $300
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Pierre Ferrand Ambre 10 yr old Cognac (France); 40% abv, $45
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Louis Royer Preference VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $44.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac Fine Champagne (France); 40% abv, $50
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Pierre Ferrand Reserve 20 yr old Cognac (France); 40% abv, $65
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Louis Royer Force 53 VSOP Cognac Fine Champagne (France); 53% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Sequinot Napoleon Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 40% abv, $78
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Hennessy Privilege VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $50
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Distillerie du Peyrat VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $60
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Louis Royer Extra Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 40% abv, $395
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Kelt VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $55.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Louis Royer XO Cognac (France); 40% abv, $129.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Sequinot VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 40% abv, $50
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Brillet VS Cognac (France); 40% abv, $28.95
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Hardy VS Cognac (France); 40% abv, $25.95
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Landy VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Courvoisier Exclusit VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $39.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Landy VS Cognac (France); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Louis Royer VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $39.99
 
 

France: Armagnac
 
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
 
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  97 Chateau du Busca-Maniban Hors d'Age 15 yr old Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $112.99
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  96 Cles des Ducs VSOP Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $32.99
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Chateau de Laubade 1960 Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $360
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Marie Duffau Hors D'Age 12 yr old Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $54
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $49.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Larresingle XO Armagnac (France); 43% abv, $94.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 DeLord XO Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $57
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Delord Napoleon Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $38
 
 

France: Calvados
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman's Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95

Boulard Grand Solage Pays d’Auge Calvados (France); 40% abv, $44.99
 
  Finalist Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Roger Groult 8 yr old Calvados, Pays d’ Auge (France); 44% abv, $65
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Coeur de Lion Hors d'Age 15 yr old Calvados, Pays d’ Auge (France); 42% abv, $147.99
 
 

Brandy, Grappa, Eau-de-Vie
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 Nonino Grappa Il Merlot (Italy); 41% abv, $54
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 94 Macchu Pisco Pisco (Peru); 40% abv, $22
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Giovi Clear Brandy of Cactus Pear Italian Brandy (Italy); 45% abv, $115
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Bartlett Spirits of Maine Distillery Apple American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $34.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 St. Remy XO French Brandy (France); 40% abv, $20
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Paul Masson Grande Amber VSOP American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $14
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Campo de Encanto Acholado Pisco (Peru); 42.5% abv, $35
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 E & J XO American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $15
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Marc de Hospices de Beaune 1993 Marc de Bourgogne (France); 45% abv, $98.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 E & J VSOP American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $12
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Giovi Grappa dell Etna (Italy); 42% abv, $47
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Bartlett Spirits of Maine Distillery Pear American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Alexander Grappa di Moscato (Italy); 40% abv, $35
 
    Good, Recommended 83 E & J VS American Brandy (USA); 40% abv, $11
 
    Good, Recommended 82 St. Remy VSOP French Brandy (France); 40% abv, $14
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Giovi Grappa with Stinging Nettles & Lemon Peel (Italy); 42% abv, $49
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Nardini Riserva 5 yr old (Italy); 50% abv, $64.95
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Giovi Clear Brandy of Carob  (Italy); 45% abv, $70
 
 

Liqueurs, Absinthes and Other
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
  Chairman’s Trophy Winner Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  95 St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur (France); 20% abv, $34.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Herbsaint Original Liqueur d'Anis (USA); 50% abv, $34.99
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 Mathilde Raspberry Framboise (France); 18% abv, $28
 
  Finalist Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Bauchant Orange Napoleon (France); 40% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Cointreau (France); 40% abv, $36.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe (France); 65% abv, $64
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 92 Harlem Kruiden (Holland); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Chambord Black Raspberry (France); 23% abv, $32.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Coole Swan Irish Cream (Ireland); 16% abv, $29.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur (USA); 17% abv, $24.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Cointreau Noir (France); 40% abv, $59.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Solerno (Italy); 40% abv, $36.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Galliano Liqueur (Italy); 42.3% abv, $32.99
 
    Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 La Muse Verde Absinthe (France); 68% abv, $62
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Pages Par Fait Amour (France); 25% abv, $35.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Faretti Biscotti Farmosi (Italy); 28% abv, $29.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Meletti Amaro (Italy); 32% abv, $17.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 St George Verte Absinthe (USA); 60% abv, $75
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Averna Sambuca (Italy); 42% abv, $24.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Aperol (Italy); 11% abv, $22
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 Gran Classico Bitter (Switzerland); 28% abv, $32
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 ULLR Nordic Libation (USA); 45% abv, $22
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Villa Massa (Italy); 30% abv, $27.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Inca Gold Java (Peru); 42% abv, $29.95
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Godiva Chocolate (USA); 15% abv, $27
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Sambuca di Trevi (Italy); 42% abv, $24.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Cafe Boheme (France); 16% abv, $19.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Wild Turkey American Honey (USA); 35.5% abv, $25
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Nardini Aqua de Cedro (Italy); 29% abv, $49.95
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Carpano Antica Formula (Italy); 16% abv, $33
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Lillet Blanc (France); 17% abv, $18.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Bols Orange Curacao (USA); 30% abv, $10.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Luxardo Amaretto (Italy); 28% abv, $27.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Lillet Rouge (France); 17% abv, $18.99
 
    Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Dr. McGillicuddy's Cherry Schnapps (Canada); 15% abv, $14.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 Limonce Lemon (Italy); 30% abv, $16.99
 
    Good, Recommended 84 GranGala Triple Orange (Italy); 40% abv, $19.99
 
    Good, Recommended 83 Godiva Mocha (USA); 15% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 83 St. Brendan's Irish Cream (Ireland); 17% abv, $10.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Vieux Carre Absinthe Supreme Absinthe (USA); 60% abv, $60
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Sambuca di Amore (Italy); 40% abv, $12.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Mathilde Orange XO (France); 40% abv, $28
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Frangelico (Italy); 24% abv, $24.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Southern Comfort 100 Proof (USA); 50% abv, $19.99
 
    Good, Recommended 82 Plymouth Sloe Gin (United Kingdom); 26% abv, $37
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Caravella Orangecello Originale (Italy); 30% abv, $18.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Godiva Caramel (USA); 15% abv, $27
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Mathilde Poire (France); 18% abv, $28
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Galliano Ristretto (Italy); 42.3% abv, $32.99
 
    Good, Recommended 81 Art in the Age Root (USA); 40% abv, $32.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Bols Coffee (USA); 24% abv, $10.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Southern Comfort Lime (USA); 27.5% abv, $16.99
 
    Good, Recommended 80 So Yang Liqueur (France); 18% abv, $NA
 
    Good, Recommended 80 Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Schnapps (Canada); 24% abv, $14.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Meletti Sambuca (Italy); 42% abv, $17.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Napa Valley Limoncello Meyer Lemon (USA); 21% abv, $35
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Meletti Cioccolato (Italy); 21% abv, $25.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 79 Godiva White Chocolate (USA); 15% abv, $27
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Raspberry di Amore (USA); 16.3% abv, $12.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 77 Ty Ku (USA); 20% abv, $32
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Bottega Gianduia (Italy); 17% abv, $25
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Tuaca Liqueur (Italy); 35% abv, $23.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Dr. McGillicuddy's Licorice Schnapps (Canada); 30% abv, $14.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Dr. McGillicuddy's Vanilla Schnapps (Canada); 24% abv, $14.99
 
    Not Recommended 74 Caravella Limoncello Originale (Italy); 32% abv, $18.99
 
    Not Recommended 74 Licor 43 (Spain); 31% abv, $21.99
 
    Not Recommended 74 Dr. McGillicuddy's Lemon Drop Schnapps (Canada); 21% abv, $14.99
 
    Not Recommended 73 Esprit de June (France); 28% abv, $40
 
    Not Recommended 71 Drumgray Cream (Scotland); 17% abv, $22.99
 
    Not Recommended 69 Amaretto di Amore (USA); 21% abv, $12.99
 
    Not Recommended 65 Fair Goji (France); 22% abv, $18
 
 

Pre-mixed Cocktails
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Southern Comfort Ready to Serve Lemonade Cocktail (USA); 15% abv, $13.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 75 Don Q Mojito (Puerto Rico); 20% abv, $15.99
 
    Not Recommended 72 Southern Comfort Ready to Serve Hurricane Cocktail (USA); 15% abv, $13.99
 
    Not Recommended 68 El Jimador New Mix Spicy Mango (Mexico); 5% abv, $1.99
 
    Not Recommended 66 El Jimador New Mix Paloma (Mexico); 5% abv, $1.99
 
    Not Recommended 60 El Jimador New Mix Margarita (Mexico); 5% abv, $1.99
 
    Not Recommended 58 Southern Comfort Ready to Serve Sweet Tea Cocktail (USA); 15% abv, $13.99
 
 

Soju/Shochu
  Accolade   Score Spirit Name
    Enjoyable, Commendable 78 Ty Ku Soju (Japan); 24%, $32.99
 
    Enjoyable, Commendable 76 Hawj Brothers Baijiu (USA); 45%, $29.99
 
 
MARK THE DATE! Top scoring spirits in Ultimate Spirits Challenge will be invited to ULTIMATE SPIRITS & COCKTAILS on October 4, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. This spectacular show will be open to the public and media and will showcase all the best products from Ultimate Sprits Challenge and Ultimate Cocktail Challenge.