2012 USC Complete Results (PDF)
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2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Results ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2012 March 59, 2012 ASTOR CENTER, NEW YORK CITY The purpose of Ultimate Spirits Challenge is to identify, recognize and reward those products which stand out in their respective categories, showing superior quality. Multiple panels of the highest-qualified experts blind-tasted each entry by classification in appropriately grouped flights within each major spirits category, scoring each on the 100-point scale. Products that scored 90 points or higher were then evaluated blind once again, in newly-created groupings by a different panel of judges. Top scoring products were then reviewed again to determine a select group of finalists with the categorys highest-scorer being awarded a Chairmans Trophy accolade. For 2012 there are 31 Chairmans Trophies awarded, representing the best of the best; Finalists in each section are also identified. In addition to the score, products 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: Tasting Note: composite judges' tasting notes for poducts which scored 85 and up. Roll over icon to view. Great Value: indicates products with a favorable relationship between their price and final score. 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; 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. APERITIF Award Score Product Accolade Chairman's Trophy 96 Lise Baccara Troussepinete Red Aperitif France, Extraordinary, 17% abv, $20.00 Ultimate Recommendation Finalist 95 Lise Baccara Troussepinete White Aperitif Extraordinary, France, 17% abv, $20.00 Ultimate Recommendation Finalist 90 Aperol Aperitif Italy, 11% abv, $22.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended VODKA Unflavored Vodka Award Score Product Accolade Chairman's Trophy 94 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka United States, Excellent, 40% abv, $25.99 Highly Recommended Finalist 93 Luksusowa Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $14.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 93 UV 80 Vodka United States, 40% abv, $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Ocean Vodka United States, 40% abv, $32.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Vektor Vodka Russia, 40% abv, $34.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Zodiac Vodka United States, 40% abv, $26.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 91 Breckenridge Vodka United States, 40% abv, Excellent, $27.00 Highly Recommended Finalist 91 Finlandia Vodka Finland, 40% abv, $17.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 91 I SPIRIT Vodka Italy, 40% abv, $34.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Finalist 91 Milano Green Ultra Premium Vodka Italy, 40% Excellent, abv, $29.99 Highly Recommended Finalist 91 Nemiroff Distinct Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Excellent, $19.00 Highly Recommended Finalist 91 Vesica Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended 90 Heroes Premium Vodka United States, 40% abv, Excellent, $17.00 Highly Recommended 90 LiV Vodka United States, 40% abv, $25.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended 89 Absolut Elyx Vodka Sweden, 40% abv, $50.00 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Cupcake Original Vodka United States, 40% abv, Very Good, $17.99 Strong Recommendation 89 Iceberg Vodka Canada, 40% abv, $19.99 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Still Waters Single Malt Vodka Canada, 40% abv, Very Good, $39.95 Strong Recommendation 88 Grand Traverse Distillery True North Vodka Very Good, United States, 40% abv, $29.99 Strong Recommendation 88 Khortytsa Ultimate Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Very Good, $29.99 Strong Recommendation 88 Platinka Original Vodka Belarus, 40% abv, Very Good, $24.99 Strong Recommendation 88 SPRING44 Vodka United States, 40% abv, Very Good, $24.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Belvedere Vodka Poland, 40% abv, $35.99 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 87 Core Batch #44 Vodka United States, 40% abv, Very Good, $35.00 Strong Recommendation 87 Grand Traverse Distillery Wheat Vodka United Very Good, States, 40% abv, $24.95 Strong Recommendation 87 Khortytsa Platinum Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Very Good, $25.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Khortytsa Silver Cool Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Very Good, $25.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Nemiroff Original Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Very Good, $14.00 Strong Recommendation 87 Nemiroff Lex Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, $29.00 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 New Amsterdam Vodka United States, 40% abv, Very Good, $13.99 Strong Recommendation 86 Pearl Vodka Canada, 40% abv, $12.99 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 86 Prairie Organic Vodka United States, 40% abv, Very Good, $24.99 Strong Recommendation 85 Flyte Vodka Canada, 40% abv, $29.95 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 85 Peace Catskill Mountain Vodka United States, Very Good, 40% abv, $34.95 Strong Recommendation 85 Reyka Vodka Iceland, 40% abv, $30.00 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 84 Balls Vodka United States, 40% abv, $24.00 Good, Recommended 84 Platinum 7X Vodka United States, 40% abv, Good, $10.99 Recommended 83 Belvedere Intense Unfiltered Vodka Poland, 40% Good, abv, $45.00 Recommended 83 Fris Vodka Denmark, 40% abv, $10.00 Good, Recommended 81 Nemiroff Lex Ultra Vodka Ukraine, 40% abv, Good, $45.00 Recommended VODKA Flavored Vodka Award Score Product Accolade Chairman's Trophy 91 BAK'S Bison Grass Zubrowka Flavored Vodka Excellent, Poland, 40% abv, $24.99 Highly Recommended Finalist 90 Ketel One Citroen Flavored Vodka Netherlands, Excellent, 40% abv, $26.99 Highly Recommended 89 Cupcake Ginger Snap Flavored Vodka United Very Good, States, 35% abv, $17.99 Strong Recommendation 89 Finlandia Grapefruit Flavored Vodka Finland, Very Good, 37.5% abv, $17.99 Strong Recommendation 88 Ketel One Oranje Flavored Vodka Netherlands, Very Good, 40% abv, $26.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Cupcake Devil's Food Flavored Vodka United Very Good, States, 35% abv, $17.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Valentine White Blossom Elderflower Flavored Very Good, Vodka United States, 35% abv, $24.99 Strong Recommendation 86 Crop Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka United Very Good, States, 35% abv, $29.99 Strong Recommendation 85 Fris Whipped Flavored Vodka Denmark, 40% Very Good, abv, $10.00 Strong Recommendation 84 Belvedere Citrus Flavored Vodka Poland, 40% Good, abv, $35.99 Recommended 84 Zodiac Black Cherry Flavored Vodka United Good, States, 40% abv, $26.99 Recommended 83 Belvedere Black Raspberry Flavored Vodka Good, Poland, 40% abv, $35.99 Recommended 83 Belvedere Bloody Mary Flavored Vodka Poland, Good, 40% abv, $35.99 Recommended 83 Fris Citrus Flavored Vodka Denmark, 40% abv, Good, $10.00 Recommended 83 Skyy Infusions Coconut Flavored Vodka United Good, States, 35% abv, $18.49 Recommended 83 SPRING44 Honey Flavored Vodka United States, Good, 40% abv, $24.99 Recommended 83 UV Whipped Flavored Vodka United States, 30% Good, abv, $12.99 Recommended 82 Finlandia Redberry Flavored Vodka Finland, 40% Good, abv, $17.99 Recommended 82 Fris Orange Flavored Vodka Denmark, 40% abv, Good, $10.00 Recommended 81 Cupcake Chiffon Flavored Vodka United States, Good, 35% abv, $17.99 Recommended 80 Cupcake Frosting Flavored Vodka United States, Good, 35% abv, $17.99 Recommended 80 Finlandia Raspberry Flavored Vodka Finland, Good, 37.5% abv, $17.99 Recommended 80 Square One Organic Basil Flavored Vodka United Good, States, 40% abv, $34.00 Recommended AQUAVIT Award Score Product Accolade 93 Linie Aquavit Norway, 41.5% abv, $26.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended GIN Award Score Product Accolade Chairman's Trophy 95 Plymouth Gin United Kingdom, 41.2% abv, Extraordinary, $30.00 Ultimate Recommendation Finalist 94 Beefeater 24 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, Excellent, 45% abv, $30.00 Highly Recommended Finalist 93 Beefeater London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 47% Excellent, abv, $19.00 Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin Scotland, Excellent, 41.8% abv, $34.99 Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Tanqueray TEN London Dry Gin United Kingdom, Excellent, 47.3% abv, $29.99 Highly Recommended Finalist 92 Tanqueray London Dry Gin United Kingdom, Excellent, 47.3% abv, $19.99 Highly Recommended 91 Edinburgh London Dry Gin Scotland, 40% abv, Excellent, $34.00 Highly Recommended 90 Bombay Sapphire East London Dry Gin United Excellent, Kingdom, 42% abv, $29.99 Highly Recommended 90 Oxley Gin United Kingdom, 47% abv, $50.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended 89 Death's Door Gin United States, 47% abv, $29.99 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 89 Farmer's Organic Botanical Gin United States, Very Good, 46.7% abv, $29.99 Strong Recommendation 89 Martin Miller's Westbourne Strength Gin United Very Good, Kingdom, 45.2% abv, $37.99 Strong Recommendation 89 The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Scotland, 46% abv, Very Good, $34.99 Strong Recommendation 88 Bloom London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 40% Very Good, abv, $24.99 Strong Recommendation 88 Citadelle Gin France, 44% abv, $24.99 Very Good, Strong Recommendation 88 No. 3 London Dry Gin United Kingdom, 46% abv, Very Good, $39.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Knockeen Hills Heather Gin Ireland, 47.3% abv, Very Good, $39.99 Strong Recommendation 87 Martin