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ULTIMATE BEVERAGE CHALLENGE 2020 IDENTIFYING THE WORLD’S BEST SPIRITS LIKE NO OTHER COMPETITION

The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Spirits features the have advanced the entire concept of beverage competitions. highest-scoring results from Ultimate Beverage Challenge’s® The UBC Evaluation Center provides brick-and-mortar proof (UBC) major international beverage competition held in 2020: of UBC’s total commitment to doing things right. It’s the Ultimate Spirits Challenge®. UBC way, where shortcuts are never allowed.” Why has UBC become the beverage industry’s most To get the most accurate results it takes seasoned trusted and respected evaluation company? Answers UBC’s veterans on the judging and preparation teams, the ideal Judging Chairman and Co-Founder F. Paul Pacult, “Three analytical environment, and the most up-to-date methodology. If crucial factors have made UBC the world’s foremost authority on these reasons aren’t enough for you to believe in UBC as being the beverage alcohol quality. world’s finest beverage competition company, visit the UBC website “First is our rigorous, innovative methodology that creates a level for more information at ultimate-beverage.com. playing field for every product entered into USC. This includes a At Ultimate Spirits Challenge® (USC) the quality rankings unique multi-level evaluation system that allows more than one panel for every category for spirits are determined with uncommon skill to analyze each entry, entries served at optimum temperatures, and and precision by all-star Ultimate Spirits Challenge judging panels staging only small flights of 2 to 8 beverages so the judges remain convened by USC Judging Director F. Paul Pacult, whom Forbes. alert and fresh. Our goal is to provide unbiased, accurate ratings com called, “…America’s foremost spirits authority…” and just this through a meticulous series of analytical steps. year IMBIBE Magazine hailed as being “…an all-knowing spirituous “Second, because of our uncompromising and stringent procedural oracle, a J.D. Power of ...” standards we hire the world’s foremost authorities as our USC judges: Super-star judges include: Tad Carducci, Tim Cooper, Leo our generation’s most prominent and acknowledged beverage DeGroff, Meaghan Dorman, Tess Rose Lampert, Clay Risen, specialists, such as award-winning authors and journalists, consultants Francis Schott, Joaquín Simó, Charlotte Voisey, and James and buyers, bartenders, owners, and food and beverage managers. Conley. Said Pacult, “My careful selection of the world’s leading “Third, UBC has its own dedicated evaluation facility. By creating spirits authorities, journalists, buyers, restaurateurs, bar owners and a pristine and conducive environment for our staff and judges we influencers as USC judges ensures that USC’s results are credible.”

JUDGING: Tasting flights are Highly Recommended; 85-89 number of submissions and PRICE: All prices listed are narrowed so that all products points: Very Good, Strong overall quality. retail prices suggested by the are evaluated like-with-like. Recommendation; 80-84 points: producer and may vary by Good, Recommended. GREAT VALUE AWARD ( ): market. Products available in SCORES & ACCOLADES: Online results for 2020 Indication of products with a the U.S. are quoted in dollars; These results represent all include tasting notes for all favorable relationship between those not imported show the products that scored 90 points products awarded Top 100 their price and final score. prices in the country of origin. and above (out of a maximum recognition and marketing score of 100 points). A complete collateral. TRIED & TRUE AWARD ( ): TOP 100 SPIRITS OF THE list of all products scoring 80 Products that were entered YEAR ( ): Products that are points and higher can be viewed TOP TWO AWARDS: Top into USC for the two previous, chosen as the top 100 entries at ultimate-beverage.com. In scoring products in each consecutive years as well as from this year’s USC. addition to the score, products category are recognized the present year and have are further distinguished: as: Chairman’s Trophy and scored 90 or higher each time, SIZE: All sizes are 750 ml 95-100 points: Extraordinary, Finalist. The number of are recognized for consistency unless otherwise noted. Ultimate Recommendation; Finalists per category will vary of product quality. 90-94 points: Excellent, depending on product type,

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APERITIF/AMARO AMARO GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 94 Lucano Amaro (Italy), 28% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.00 Trophy Finalist 92 Nonino Quintessentia Amaro (Italy), 35% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $54.99

91 Angostura Amaro (Trinidad), 35% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $27.99

91 Sibona Amaro (Italy), 28% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.00

91 Silano Amaro (Italy), 30% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99 APERITIF/AMARO APERITIF GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Vincenzi Capasso Aperitivo (Italy), 22% abv. 1 L Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $24.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Del Professore Aperitivo (Italy), 15% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.99

Finalist 93 Merlet Chevessac Pineau des Charentes Extra Vieux Aperitif (France), 17% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $36.00

Finalist 93 Aperitif (France), 20% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

92 Vincenzi Arancia Aperitivo (Italy), 11% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

91 Asbach Rose Aperitif (Germany), 15% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

90 Aperitif (United States), 19% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $17.99 /KAOLIANG GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 96 Yushan Aged 8 Years (Mikado Pheasant) , 56% abv, 600ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation n/a Trophy Finalist 95 Yushan Red Kaoliang Liquor , 52% abv, 500 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation n/a

Finalist 94 Yushan 58% 6 Years Old Kaoliang Liquor (Taiwan), 58% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended NT$750.00

Finalist 93 Sun Yet-Sen Memorial Liquor (Aged 5 Yrs) , 52% abv, 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

Finalist 93 Xuanwu Gold Foil Kaoliang Liquor (Taiwan), 70% abv. 500 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

Finalist 93 Yushan Haka Kaoliang Liquor (Taiwan), 58% abv. 600 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended NT$900.00

Finalist 93 Yushan Kaoliang Liquor (Taiwan), 54% abv. 300 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended NT$150.00

Finalist 93 Yushan Kaoliang Liquor Aged 12 Years (Red Kirin) , 52% abv , 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

92 Yushan 3 Years Old Kaoliang Liquor (Taiwan), 38% abv. 600 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended NT$340.00 AMERICAN BRANDY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Germain-Robin XO Alambic American Brandy (United States), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $124.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Argonaut Fat Thumb Premium California American Brandy (United States), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $50.00

Finalist 92 Germain-Robin 7 Year Old Alambic American Brandy (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $74.99

91 Sacred Bond 4 Years Old American Brandy (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $17.99

90 O'Neill Brandy Lab BL00001 7 Years Old American Brandy (United States), 40% abv. 375 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

BRANDY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 97 Delord 25 Years Old Bas Armagnac (France), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $90.00 Trophy

4 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Comte de Lauvia Reserve Armagnac (France), 40% abv. 700 ml Finalist 96 €53.00 JEAN FILLIOUX Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation TRÈS VIEUX XO EXTRA Dartigalongue 1980 40 Years Old Bas Armagnac (France), Finalist 96 $200.00 42% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 98 GRANDE CHAMPAGNE France, 40% abv, $130.00 Chateau de Lacquy Hors d'Age Bas Armagnac (France), Finalist 95 $79.99 41% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Classic and stately nose of crisp Anjou pear, Chateau de Laubade Vintage 2000 Bas Finalist 94 $190.00 Armagnac (France), 52.4% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended banana , , mint, and orange marmalade. The palate skews slightly Comte de Lauvia Hors d'Age Armagnac (France), 40% abv. Finalist 94 € 61.00 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended tropical with notes of mango and lychee alongside warm, spicy and caramel. Darroze Grand Assemblages 20 Years Old Bas Armagnac Finalist 94 $80.00 Soft and smooth on the finish with (France), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended suggestions of nuts and honey. Chateau de Lacquy Reference Bas Armagnac (France), 93 $44.99 40.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Chateau de Laubade L'Unique Bas Armagnac (France), 93 $60.00 48.7% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Comte de Lauvia Fine Armagnac (France), 40% abv. 700 ml 93 €35.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, Darroze Chateau de Gaube 1972 Bas Armagnac (France), 93 $380.00 ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY, TOP 100 SPIRITS BRANDY Category: Cognac GREAT TRIED TOP heavenlyspirits.com AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge 2000 Calvados (France), 42% abv. 95 $150.00 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Boulard XO Pays d'Auge Calvados (France), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $89.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended DELORD 25 YEARS OLD

Boulard VSOP Pays d'Auge Calvados (France), 40% abv. BAS ARMAGNAC Finalist 93 $45.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended 97 France, 40% abv, $90.00 Claque-Pepin Organic 10 Years Old Calvados (France), Finalist 93 $64.00 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended Layered aromas reveal baked peaches,

Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge 1990 Calvados (France), 42% abv. cinnamon pastry, and blonde caramel. 92 $240.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended Echoing the aromas, the offers a torrent of brown sugar, fresh pastry BRANDY COGNAC and cream, and roasted apricots, with GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 hints of tobacco adding complexity and depth. Soft tannins create a Chairman's Jean Fillioux Tres Vieux XO Extra Grande Champagne Cognac 98 $130.00 Trophy (France), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation fine texture and dry finish.

Frapin Cellar Master's Edition No. 1 Grande Champagne 10 Finalist 96 Years Old Cognac (France), 46.7% abv. $99.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Camus Borderies XO Family Reserve Single Estate Cognac Finalist 95 $208.00 (France), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Francois Voyer Ancestral nº 8 Grande Champagne Cognac EXTRAORDINARY, Finalist 95 (France), 44.3% abv. 700 ml €814.00 ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY, TOP 100 SPIRITS Frapin VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac (France), 40% abv. Category: Armagnac Finalist 95 $59.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation heavenlyspirits.com Camus Extra Cognac (France), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $425.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac (France), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $35.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

D'USSE XO Cognac (France), 40% abv. SILANO AMARO Finalist 94 $230.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended Italy, 30% abv, $24.99 Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac (France), 46% abv. Finalist 94 $65.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended 91 Strong herbal and earthy aromas Ferrand Selection des Anges Cognac (France), 41.8% abv. Finalist 94 $190.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended show notes of menthol, elderberry and blood orange peel. Gently Monfleurie Grande Champagne Cognac (France), 40.6% abv. Finalist 94 $2,800.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended sweet and cloud-like in texture, the deep herbal notes offer just enough Camus VS Cognac (France), 40% abv. 93 $35.00 bitterness to keep the Excellent, Highly Recommended focused and clean. Robust cherry Normandin-Mercier VSOP Petite Champagne Cognac (France), 93 $70.00 and tree bark flavors linger on 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended the finish. Bisquit & Dubouche VS Cognac (France), 40% abv. 92 $35.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Camus VSOP Cognac (France), 40% abv. 92 $45.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

D'USSE VSOP Cognac (France), 40% abv. 92 $50.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Blue Swift Cognac (France), 40% abv. Category: Amaro 92 $45.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

fxmagner.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 5 ASBACH SELECTION BRANDY EUROPEAN BRANDY 21 YEARS OLD BRANDY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE Germany, 40% abv, $159.99 VALUE & TRUE 100 96 Chairman's Asbach Selection 21 Years Old Brandy (Germany), 40% abv. 96 $159.99 Deep aromas of plum, fig, and dates are Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation dark and intriguing. A touch of tanginess Brancoveanu XO Vinars Romanian Brandy (Romania), 40% abv. Finalist 94 RON50.00 is fresh on the palate as waves of 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended spice reveal themselves. , Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Finalist 93 $44.99 concentrated citrus peel, and cacao (), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended are just a few of the endless layers Gran Duque d'Alba Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez Finalist 93 $48.99 that come out with each sip. (Spain), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended St Remy XO French Brandy (France), 40% abv. Finalist 93 $19.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de 92 $125.00 Jerez (Spain), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Brancoveanu Reserve Vinars Romanian Brandy (Romania), 91 n/a EXTRAORDINARY, 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, Brancoveanu VSOP Vinars Romanian Brandy (Romania), 91 RON35.00 CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY, 40% abv.700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended TOP 100 SPIRITS Category: European Brandy BRANDY FRUIT BRANDY GREAT TRIED TOP duggansdist.com AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Christian Drouin La Blanche de Christian Drouin - de 92 Cidre Apple Brandy (France), 40% abv. $40.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended MISTRAL NOBEL BRANDY Chile, 40% abv, GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 $28.99 Alexander Grappolo Grappa (Italy), 40% abv. 94 92 $104.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Light aromas are slightly floral and Alexander Grappa di Cabernet Grappa (Italy), 40% abv. fruity. Flavors deepen on the palate, 91 $39.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended offering the rich undertones of coffee, Bottega Bianca Grappa (Italy), 43% abv. 1 L chocolate, and tobacco leaf, all the 91 $24.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended while remaining uplifted and fresh Alexander Alex Grappa (Italy), 40% abv. with dried orchard fruits, and notes 90 $39.99 of buttered brioche. Excellent, Highly Recommended BRANDY PISCO GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's Gran Demonio Albilla Pisco (Peru), 42.5% abv. 500 ml 96 PEN 59.90 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Demonio de los Andes Italia Pisco (Peru), 40% abv. 700 ml Finalist 95 PEN 36.60 EXCELLENT, HIGHLY Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation RECOMMENDED, FINALIST Demonio de los Andes Acholado Pisco (Peru), 42% abv. 700 ml Finalist 94 PEN 36.60 Category: Pisco Excellent, Highly Recommended Mistral Nobel Pisco (Chile), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $28.99 cnibrands.com Excellent, Highly Recommended ccu.cl/nuestras-marcas Demonio de los Andes Quebranta Pisco (Peru), 42.5% abv. 90 PEN 36.60 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

Espiritu de los Andes Moscatel Pisco (Chile), 40% abv. 90 $30.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

GIN MARE Mistral D.O 1931 Pisco (Chile), 46% abv. 90 n/a MEDITERRANEAN Excellent, Highly Recommended Spain, 42.7% abv, $39.00 Mistral Gran Nobel Pisco (Chile), 40% abv. 700 ml 90 n/a 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended Bright aromas call to mind a summer herb GIN FLAVORED garden. In the mouth botanicals GREAT TRIED TOP are rich while staying fresh and AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 crisp, showing thyme, basil, minty Chairman's Russell Henry Malaysian Lime Flavored Gin (United States), 94 $38.00 juniper and a hint of brine. As the Trophy 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended flavors evolve, invigorating spice washes over the tongue before GIN GREAT TRIED TOP a mildly sweet finish. AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's Gordon's Traveller's Edition Dry Gin (), 97 £33.00 Trophy 47.3% abv. 700 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Scapegrace Gold Gin (New Zealand), 57% abv. Finalist 96 $59.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Cotswolds Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 46% abv. Finalist 95 $45.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXCELLENT, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin (India), 43% abv. Finalist 95 $49.99 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Gin ginmare.com 6 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Macaja Cask Gin (Italy), 46.8% abv. 500 ml Finalist 95 n/a Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Verdigris Dry Gin (New Zealand), 44% abv. Finalist 95 NZD75.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Beefeater London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 47% abv. Finalist 94 $19.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

G'Vine Nouaison Reserve Gin (France), 42% abv. Finalist 94 n/a Excellent, Highly Recommended

Junipero Gin (United States), 49.3% abv. Finalist 94 $34.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Rock Rose Navy Strength Gin (), 57% abv. Finalist 94 $49.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

AMASS Dry Gin (United States), 45% abv. 93 $55.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Citadelle Gin (France), 44% abv. 93 $25.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Fords Gin London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 45% abv. 93 $24.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Fords Gin Officers' Reserve Overproof London Dry Gin 93 $34.99 (England), 54.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Highclere Castle London Dry Gin (England), 43.5% abv. 93 $39.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Roku Gin (Japan), 43% abv. 93 $27.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Sipsmith London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 41.6% abv. 93 $32.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Adorn Beauty Gin (New Zealand), 42% abv. 92 NZD80.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Farmer's Organic Gin (United States), 46.7% abv. 92 $29.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

G'Vine Nouaison Gin (France), 45% abv. 92 $50.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Juniper Grove Atrium Gin (United States), 46% abv. 92 $34.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Matsui The Hakuto Gin (Japan), 40% abv. 700 ml 92 JPY1360.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Seizh Celtic Dry Gin (France), 47% abv. 700 ml 92 €39.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Vibe Dry Gin (Indonesia), 40% abv. 700 ml 92 n/a Excellent, Highly Recommended

Bombay London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 43% abv. 91 $24.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Coit Spirits Cape Gin (United States), 47% abv. 91 $35.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Gin Mare (Spain), 42.7% abv. 91 $39.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Method and Madness Irish Micro Distilled Gin (), 91 £35.00 43% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

Olafsson Gin (Iceland), 42% abv. 700 ml 91 n/a Excellent, Highly Recommended

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 47% abv. 90 $31.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Gordon's London Dry Gin (United Kingdom), 37.5% abv. 700 ml 90 n/a Excellent, Highly Recommended

Gray Whale Gin (United States), 43% abv. 90 $35.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Lucky Star Gin (United States), 40% abv. 90 $30.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

LIQUEUR BERRY AND FRUIT GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's Matsui Umeshu with Japanese Brandy Liqueur (Japan), 14% 95 JPY1360.00 Trophy abv. 700 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur (France), 16.5% abv. Finalist 92 $32.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Matsui Umeshu with Japanese Liqueur (Japan), 14% Finalist 92 JPY1360.00 abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

Maurin Quina Cherry Liqueur (France), 16% abv. Finalist 91 $33.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 7 Finalist 91 Merlet Creme de Melon Charentais Fruit Liqueur (France), 18% abv. 375 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended $28.00

90 PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur (United States), 17% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99 LIQUEUR CHOCOLATE/COFFEE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

90 Jagermeister Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (Germany), 33% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99 LIQUEUR CITRUS/ GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Bauchant Orange Liqueur (France), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $24.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Cardenal Mendoza Angelus Triple Sec (Spain), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $34.99

LIQUEUR CREAM/DAIRY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Carolans Salted Caramel (Ireland), 17% ab. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $14.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Amarula Vanilla Spice Cream Liqueur (South Africa), 15.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $23.99

Finalist 93 Carolans Liqueur (Ireland), 17% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $14.99

92 Brady's Irish Cream Liqueur (Ireland), 17% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $9.99

91 Evan Williams Egg Nog Cream Liqueur (United States), 15% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $10.99

LIQUEUR HERBAL/MINT/SPICE/BOTANICAL GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 97 (Greece), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $21.99 Trophy Finalist 95 Liquore Strega Herbal Liqueur (Italy), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $39.99

Finalist 95 Romana (Italy), 42% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $24.00

Finalist 94 KLEOS The Mastiha Spirit Herbal Liqueur (Greece), 30% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $36.99

Finalist 94 Vincenzi Sambuca di Torino (Italy), 40% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

Finalist 93 Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur (France), 28% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $34.99 LIQUEUR NUT GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

94 Vincenzi di Torino (Italy), 35% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

LIQUEUR OTHER LIQUOR GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

92 California (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99 GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 96 Mezcal Vago Elote Mezcal (Mexico), 49.7% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $49.99 Trophy Finalist 95 Del Maguey Single Village Chichicapa Mezcal (Mexico), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $69.99

Finalist 95 Del Maguey Single Village San Luis del Rio Azul Mezcal (Mexico), 47% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99

Finalist 95 Del Maguey Single Village Santo Domingo Albarradas Mezcal (Mexico), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $69.99

Finalist 94 Los Vecinos del Campo Ensamble No. 1 Mezcal (Mexico), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $55.00

93 Del Maguey Single Village Las Milpas Mezcal (Mexico), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $69.99

93 Del Maguey Single Village Tobala Mezcal (Mexico), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $124.99

93 Los Vecinos del Campo Espadin Mezcal (Mexico), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $33.99

93 Los Vecinos del Campo Tobala Mezcal (Mexico), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $100.00

93 Mezcal Vago Ensamble en Barro Mezcal (Mexico), 48.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $69.99

92 Convite Mezcal Coyote Mezcal (Mexico), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $159.99

92 Del Maguey Single Village San Pablo Ameyaltepec Papalotte Mezcal (Mexico), 47% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $99.99

92 Mezcal Vago Espadin Mezcal (Mexico), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99 NON-ALCOHOL MIXER/TONIC/SODA NON-ALCOHOL MIXERS GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Soda Mixer (United Kingdom). 200 ml/4 pack Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $5.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water (United Kingdom), 500 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended $3.49

8 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Fever-Tree Ginger (United Kingdom), 500 ml METAXA OUZO Finalist 93 $3.49 Excellent, Highly Recommended Greece, 40% abv, Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Cucumber Tonic Water (United $21.99 Finalist 93 $5.99 Kingdom), 200 ml/4 pack Excellent, Highly Recommended 97 Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water (United Kingdom), Strong aromas of star anise and fennel seed Finalist 92 $5.99 200 ml/4 pack Excellent, Highly Recommended are clean and bright. Delicately sweet

Fever-Tree Ginger (United Kingdom), 500 ml in the mouth, the aroma and flavor 91 $3.49 Excellent, Highly Recommended cascade over the palate with pure

Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water (United Kingdom), 500 ml anise flavor. The soft texture leads to 91 $3.49 Excellent, Highly Recommended a gently tongue tingling finish.

Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water (United 91 $3.49 Kingdom), 500 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer (United Kingdom), 90 $3.49 500 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

READY-TO- /HARD SELTZER EXTRAORDINARY, HARD/SPIKED SELTZER ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, GREAT TRIED TOP CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY, GREAT VALUE, AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 TOP 100 SPIRITS High Noon Black Cherry Hard Seltzer (United States), 4.5% abv. 90 $9.99 Category: Liqueur/Herbal/Mint/ 4 pack/12 oz. each Excellent, Highly Recommended Spice/Botanical High Noon Grapefruit Hard Seltzer (United States), 4.5% abv. 90 $9.99 4 pack/12 oz. each Excellent, Highly Recommended metaxa.com READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL/HARD SELTZER READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 VINCENZI CAPASSO Cutwater Spirits Fugu Spicy Ready-to-Drink Chairman's APERITIVO 95 Cocktail (United States), 10% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 Trophy Italy, 22% abv, $24.99, 1L Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 Cutwater Spirits Fugu Horchata Cold Brew Ready-to-Drink Delectable nose of sour cherry, Finalist 94 Cocktail (United States), 12.5% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended lemon oil, orange rind, gentian , and bitter greens. The Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Mild Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink Finalist 92 Cocktail (United States), 10% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 palate reveals softer notes of red Excellent, Highly Recommended apple, cherries, lime, and hibiscus Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Rum Mai Tai Ready-to-Drink with earthy tones of clove and 91 Cocktail (United States), 12.5% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 cinnamon. Sweet and luscious on Excellent, Highly Recommended the finish with loads of red berries. Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Rum & Ginger Ready-to-Drink 91 Cocktail (United States), 7% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Joia Spirit Sparkling Greyhound Ready-to-Drink Cocktail 91 (United States), 6% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE Two Chicks Sparkling Paloma Ready-to-Drink Cocktail 91 (Canada), 5% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 RECOMMENDATION, CHAIRMAN’S Excellent, Highly Recommended TROPHY, GREAT VALUE, TOP 100 SPIRITS Category: Aperitif Two Chicks Sparkling Vodka Fizz Ready-to-Drink Cocktail 91 (Canada), 5% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 distillerievincenzi.com Excellent, Highly Recommended

Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Mule Ready-to-Drink Cocktail 90 (United States), 7% abv. 4 pack/12 oz. each $12.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

RUM AGED RUM (5+ YEARS) VINCENZI AMARETTO DI TORINO GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 94 Italy, 30% abv, $24.99 Chairman's Plantation Isle of Fiji Aged Rum (Fiji), 40% abv. 98 $25.00 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation A classic Amaretto with luxurious notes of almond cake, biscotti, red cherries, Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Years Old Aged Rum (Jamaica), Finalist 97 $28.99 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation and hints of pistachios in cream. Unctuous with cascading layers of Release 2009 Single 10 Years Old Aged Finalist 96 Rum (), 40% abv. $39.99 almond, maple, cinnamon, and apple Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation crumb cake, it is a treat to savor.

Angostura Caribbean Rum 7 Years Old Aged Rum (Trinidad), Finalist 95 $27.99 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

BACARDI Gran Reserva Diez 10 Years Old Aged Rum (Puerto Finalist 95 $40.00 Rico), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Aged Rum (Jamaica), 43% abv. Finalist 95 $25.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Aged Rum (Venezuela), 40% abv. Finalist 95 $40.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation GREAT VALUE, TOP 100 SPIRITS Category: Liqueur/Nut Dos Maderas 5+5 PX Aged Rum (Spain), 40% abv. Excellent, Finalist 94 $36.99 Highly Recommended

distillerievincenzi.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 9 Finalist 94 Mount Gay 1703 Master Select Aged Rum (Barbados), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $200.00

Finalist 94 Tanduay Double 16 Years Old Aged Rum (Philippines), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

93 Angostura 5 Years Old Aged Rum (Trinidad), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $21.99

93 Flor de Cana Single Estate 12 Years Old Aged Rum (Nicaragua), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

93 Mount Gay XO Aged Rum (Barbados), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $65.00

92 Barcelo Imperial Onyx Aged Rum (Dominican Rep.), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

92 Centenario Reserva de la Familia 18 Years Old Aged Rum (Costa Rica), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

92 Grander Barrel Series Finished in Whiskey Aged Rum (Panama), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $64.99

92 Tanduay GOLD Asian Aged Rum (Philippines), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

91 Autentico Nativo Special Reserve 20 Years Old Aged Rum (Panama), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

91 Reserva Ocho 8 Years Old Aged Rum (Puerto Rico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.00

91 Diplomatico Single Vintage 2005 Aged Rum (Venezuela), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $120.00

91 Dos Maderas Seleccion Aged Rum (Spain), 42% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

91 Flor de Cana Single Estate 18 Years Old Aged Rum (Nicaragua), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

90 Barcelo Gran Anejo Dark Series Aged Rum (Dominican Rep.), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $22.99

90 Zaya Gran Reserva 16 Years Old Aged Rum (Trinidad), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99 RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Finalist 96 By the Dutch White Batavia Arrack (Indonesia), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $45.00

RUM FLAVORED/SPICED RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 96 Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum (Barbados & Jamaica), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $30.00 Trophy

Finalist 92 Crooked Eye Caribbean Spiced Rum (Panama), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $15.99

Finalist 92 Hue Hue Coffee Flavored Rum (United States), 35% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $22.95 RUM GOLD/DARK RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 99 George Bowman Caribbean Dark Rum (United States), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.99 Trophy Finalist 95 Angostura 1919 Caribbean Gold Rum (Trinidad), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $47.99

Finalist 95 Mount Gay Black Barrel Dark Rum (Barbados), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $45.00

Finalist 94 BACARDI Black Gold Rum (Puerto Rico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $20.00

Finalist 93 Angostura 1824 Caribbean Gold Rum (Trinidad), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $69.99

92 BACARDI Anejo Cuatro 4 Years Old Gold Rum (Puerto Rico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $20.00

92 Lemon Hart 1804 Original Dark Rum (Guyana), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $18.99

92 Maggie's Farm Cask Finish Gold Rum (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

90 BACARDI Gold Rum (Puerto Rico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $20.00

RUM OVER-PROOF RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

91 BLY 105 Over-Proof Rum (United States), 52.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $26.00

90 Grander Trophy Release Over-Proof Rum (Panama), 55.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $54.99

RUM RHUM/RUM AGRICOLE/SUGAR CANE JUICE RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

96 Rhum HSE Blanc Rhum Agricole (Martinique), 55% abv. 1 L Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $36.00

92 Rhum HSE Vieux VSOP Rhum Agricole (Martinique), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $50.00

91 Saint James Imperial White Rhum Agricole (Martinique), 40% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $22.99

91 Saint James Rhum Vieux 3 Years Old Rhum Agricole (Martinique), 42% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.99 RUM WHITE/SILVER RUM GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 BLY Silver Rum (United States), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $19.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Marti 3 Years Old Plata Rum (Panama), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $18.99

Finalist 92 Mad River 44 White Rum (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

Finalist 92 Vibe Silver Rum (Indonesia), 40% abv, 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

10 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits iait94 94 Finalist 94 Finalist Finalist 93 Finalist iait94 95 Finalist Finalist Trophy SCORE Chairman's AWARD 93 Finalist Trophy SCORE Chairman's AWARD / 93 96 90 91 95 91 91 91 91 92 92 93 93 ANEJO, 100% Tattoo OrganicAnejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. El Tesoro Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Cierto ReserveCollectionAnejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. iichiko SaitenShochu(Japan),43%abv. Familia CamarenaAnejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. 818 Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Yobo Soju(UnitedStates),23%abv. iichiko Kurobin Shochu(Japan),25%abv. iichiko Frasco Shochu(Japan),30%abv. Azunia BlackPrivateReserveExtraAgedAnejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Corazon deAgaveAnejo,100%Tequila (Mexico),40%abv. PRODUCT NAME iichiko ReserveZenwa2020Shochu(Japan),40%abv. PRODUCT NAME Herradura Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. (Mexico), 45%abv. Anejo,100%AgaveTequilaExpressiones delCorazondeAgaveSazeracRye Corralejo Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. 4 CopasOrganicandKosher Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Tequila (Mexico),40%abv. Expressiones delCorazondeAgaveThomasH.HandySazeracAnejo,100% Bribon Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Tequila OchoAnejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico),40%abv. Storywood Speyside14Anejo,100%AgaveTequila (Mexico)40%abv. 700ml PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Extraordinary, UltimateRecommendation Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Extraordinary, UltimateRecommendation Excellent, HighlyRecommended Extraordinary, UltimateRecommendation ACCOLADE Excellent, HighlyRecommended ACCOLADE Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended Excellent, HighlyRecommended $49.99 $49.99 $54.99 $375.00 $35.00 $29.99 $29.99 $59.99 $34.00 $35.00 $50.00 $120.00 $120.00 $34.99 PRICE JPY5000.00 PRICE $51.99 $79.99 $34.99 $66.95 $79.99 $28.99 $64.99 £29.00 VALUE VALUE GREAT GREAT & TRUE & TRUE TRIED TRIED TOP TOP 100 100 91 Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $98.99

90 Olmeca Altos Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

TEQUILA BLANCO, 100% AGAVE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 96 Tequila Ocho Plata, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $49.99 Trophy

Finalist 95 Avion Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $40.00

Finalist 94 Lunazul El Humoso Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

Finalist 93 Cierto Reserve Collection Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $175.00

92 4 Copas Organic and Kosher Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $46.95

92 Bribon Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $21.99

92 Cierto Private Collection Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $150.00

92 Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $52.99

92 Olmeca Altos Plata, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.00

91 El Tesoro Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

91 Excellia Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $42.00

91 Lunazul Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

91 Tattoo Organic Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $42.99

90 818 Blanco, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

90 Herradura Silver, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $41.99

TEQUILA EXTRA ANEJO, 100% AGAVE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Avion Reserva 44 Extra Anejo, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $90.00 Trophy TEQUILA REPOSADO, 100% AGAVE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 95 Storywood Speyside 7 CS Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 53% abv. 700 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation £33.00 Trophy

Finalist 94 Herradura Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $43.99

Finalist 94 Storywood Speyside 7 Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended £26.00

Finalist 92 Avion Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $45.00

Finalist 92 Tattoo Organic Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $46.99

91 Bribon Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

91 Olmeca Altos Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila (Mexico), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $26.00

VERMOUTH DRY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

92 Lo-Fi Aperitifs Dry Vermouth (United States), 16.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

91 Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino G.I. Extra Dry Vermouth (Italy). 18% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

VERMOUTH OTHER GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

91 Cinzano Bianco Vermouth (Italy), 15% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $8.99

91 Del Professore Chinito Vermouth (Italy), 18% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $28.99

VERMOUTH SWEET VERMOUTH GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 96 Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino G.I. Rosso Sweet Vermouth (Italy), 16% abv. 1 L Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.99 Trophy

Finalist 94 Foro Rosso Vermouth di Torino Sweet Vermouth (Italy), 16.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $12.99

Finalist 92 Lo-Fi Aperitifs Sweet Vermouth (United States), 16.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

91 Cinzano Rosso Sweet Vermouth (Italy), 15% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $8.99

VODKA FLAVORED GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 91 Nemiroff Bold Orange Flavored Vodka (Ukraine), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $20.99

12 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Finlandia Grapefruit Flavored Vodka (Finland), 37.5% abv. 90 $16.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Prairie Organic Cucumber Flavored Vodka (United States), 90 $19.99 “HISTORIC.” 35% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended VODKA THEIR WORDS GREAT TRIED TOP NOT OURS. AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 98 $29.99 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Belvedere Lake Bartezek Single Estate Rye Vodka (Poland), #1 VODKA Finalist 97 $35.99 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Purity Connoisseur 51 Reserve Vodka (Sweden), 40% abv. Finalist 96 $27.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation #4 SPIRIT Belvedere Heritage 176 Vodka Mixed with Malted Rye Spirit Finalist 94 $33.99 Vodka (Poland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Catskill Provisions Pollinator Vodka (United States), 45% abv. Finalist 94 $32.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Dixie Southern Vodka (United States), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $17.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Smithworks Vodka (United States), 40% abv. Finalist 94 $19.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Ardent Union Vodka (United States), 44.4% abv. 93 $29.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Banff Ice Summit Vodka (Canada), 40% abv. 93 CAD28.45 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Deep Run Small Batch Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 93 $27.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Lit Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 93 $18.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

New Amsterdam 100 Proof Vodka (United States), 50% abv. 93 $15.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Reyka Vodka (Iceland), 40% abv. 93 $29.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Burnett's Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 92 $8.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Crystal Head Aurora Vodka (Canada), 40% abv. 92 $54.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Finlandia Vodka (Finland), 40% abv. 92 $17.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Kastra Elion Vodka (Greece), 40% abv. 92 $54.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Kreskova Vodka (Romania), 40% abv. 700 ml 92 RON11.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

NEFT Vodka (Austria), 40% abv. 92 $32.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Wheatley Vodka (United States), 41% abv. 92 $17.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Bainbridge Legacy Organic Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 91 $36.95 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Belvedere Smogory Forest Single Estate Rye Vodka (Poland), 91 $35.99 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 91 $23.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Live Proud Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 91 $24.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Source One Single Estate Rested in Sherry Oak Casks Vodka 91 $29.99 (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Belvedere Vodka (Poland), 40% abv. 90 $27.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

BJ Hooker's Vodka (United States), 40% abv. 90 $13.49 Excellent, Highly Recommended

WHISK(E)Y AMERICAN/OTHER GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's Barrell Dovetail (United States), 62.15% abv. 97 $89.99 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Hokkaido Cask American Finalist 96 Whiskey (United States), 43% abv. $89.95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation BOYDANDBLAIR.COM

For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 13 Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Barbados Cask American Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $79.95 (United States), 43% abv. Finalist 94 77 Whiskey 100% (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $45.00 BENDT No. 5 American American Multi-Grain Whiskey Finalist 94 Excellent, Highly Recommended $25.00 (United States), 41.5% abv. Uncle Nearest 1820 Single Barrel US-21 11 Years Old Finalist 94 Excellent, Highly Recommended $119.00 (United States), 58.5% abv. Finalist 93 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Tennessee Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.95 Bainbridge Yama Japanese Mizunara Cask American Single Grain Whiskey Finalist 92 Excellent, Highly Recommended $525.95 (United States), 45% abv. Finalist 92 Balcones Distilling Baby Blue Corn Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99 Bernheim Original Small Batch Straight 7 Years Old American Wheat Finalist 92 Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99 Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Finalist 92 Hudson Whiskey Short Stack American Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

Finalist 92 Old Elk 5 Years Old American Wheat Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $64.99

91 FEW Straight American Whiskey (United States), 46.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

91 Low Gap Blended Rye American Whiskey (United States), 42.7% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $100.00

90 Hudson Whiskey Back Room Deal American Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99 Oak & Eden Bourbon & Vine Cabernet Steeped American Whiskey (United States), 90 Excellent, Highly Recommended $54.00 45% abv. 90 Oak & Eden Wheat & Spire American Wheat Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $38.00

90 Brain Brew Custom Whiskey 4 Grain American Whiskey (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.95 WHISK(E)Y AMERICAN/RYE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's 99 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight American (United States), 62.85% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99 Trophy

Finalist 97 Noble Oak Double Oak American Rye Whiskey (United States), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $39.99

Finalist 97 Redemption Barrel Proof 10 Years Old American Rye Whiskey (United States), 58.1% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99

Finalist 97 Wild Turkey Rare Breed American Rye Whiskey (United States), 56.1% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $59.99

Finalist 96 Jack Daniel's Straight American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $30.00

Finalist 96 Old Elk 5 Years Old American Rye Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $89.99

Parker's Heritage 13th Edition Straight 8 Years Old American Rye Whiskey Finalist 96 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $149.99 (United States), 52.5% abv.

Finalist 96 Redemption American Rye Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.99

Finalist 96 Yellow Rose American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $37.99

Mendocino Spirits Captain Fletcher's Private Reserve 8 Years Old American Rye Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $150.00 Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Finalist 95 Pikesville American Rye Whiskey (United States), 55% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $49.99

Finalist 95 Templeton Rye 6 Years Old American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45.75% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $39.99

94 Brain Brew Custom Whiskey 4 Wood (United States), 48% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $34.95

94 Oak & Eden Rye & Spire Charred Oak American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $38.00

Doc Swinson's Finished in Rum Casks Straight American Rye Whiskey (United 93 Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00 States), 45% abv.

93 Elijah Craig American Rye Whiskey (United States), 47% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

93 FEW Straight American Rye Whiskey (United States), 46.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

93 Old Overholt Straight American Rye Whiskey (United States), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $17.99

93 Rittenhouse Straight American Rye Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $27.99

Roaming Man Tennessee Straight American Rye Whiskey (United States), 59.8% abv. 93 Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99 375 ml

93 Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

92 Balcones Distilling Texas Rye American Rye Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

92 Hudson Whiskey Do the Rye Thing American Rye Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99

92 Wild Turkey 101 American Rye Whiskey (United States), 50.5% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended $37.99

91 77 Whiskey Local Rye and Corn American Rye Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $45.00

91 Moylan's American Rye Whiskey (United States), 49.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $50.00

Rossville Union Master Crafted 4 Years Old Straight American Rye Whiskey (United 90 Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99 States), 47% abv. WHISK(E)Y AMERICAN/SINGLE GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Chairman's Westland Garryana 2019 Edition 4|1 American Single Malt Whiskey (United States), 96 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $150.00 Trophy 50% abv.

14 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Moylan's Cask Strength American Single Malt Whiskey (United BARRELL DOVETAIL Finalist 95 $70.00 States), 58.7% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation AMERICAN WHISKEY Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whiskey (United United States, 62.15% abv, $89.99 Finalist 94 $74.99 States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended 97 Ebullient nose of ripe red berries and Balcones Distilling French Oak Texas American Single Malt 92 Whiskey (United States), 61.9% abv. $79.99 blossom is anchored by brown sugar, leather, Excellent, Highly Recommended lanolin, and wildflower honey. Rich

Hillrock Estate Distillery American Single Malt Whiskey (United and powerful on the palate, it is 91 $105.00 States), 48.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended tempered by decadent flavors of maple cream, molasses, and Hanson of Sonoma Double Barrel 4 Years Old American Single 90 Malt Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $125.00 cherry preserves. A truly dynamic Excellent, Highly Recommended and delicious whiskey. WHISK(E)Y BOTTLED-IN-BOND GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Years Old American Bottled-in- Chairman's 96 Bond Kentucky Straight (United States), $34.99 Trophy 50% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, CHAIRMAN’S Heaven Hill 7 Years Old American Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky TROPHY, TOP 100 SPIRITS Finalist 95 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $39.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Whisk(e)y – American/Other

1792 Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey barrellbourbon.com Finalist 94 (United States), 50% abv. $35.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Old Fitzgerald Fall 2019 Bottled-in-Bond 15 Years Old Kentucky Finalist 94 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $150.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended BARRELL BOURBON

Old Overholt Bonded 4 Years Old American Bottled-in-Bond BATCH 022 5 YEARS OLD Finalist 94 Straight Rye Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $24.99 BOURBON Excellent, Highly Recommended 96 United States, 58.3% abv, $89.99 Colonel E. H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Straight Straight Rye Finalist 93 Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $69.99 Creamy maple oatmeal and brown Excellent, Highly Recommended sugar roasted corn are sweet and heady Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky aromas with an earthy backbone. Spice Finalist 93 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $59.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended laden in the mouth, baked stone fruits and vanilla custard are pungent and Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky luscious flavors. A gently leathery Finalist 93 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $39.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended finish adds textural contrast to the otherwise smooth body. Early Times Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon 92 Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. 1 L $24.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Old Fitzgerald Spring 2020 16 Years Old Kentucky Straight 92 Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv, $200.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE

Rock Town Arkansas Bottled-in-Bond 4 Years Old Arkansas RECOMMENDATION, FINALIST, 92 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $49.99 TOP 100 SPIRITS Excellent, Highly Recommended Category: Bourbon Evan Williams White Label Bottled-in-Bond American Kentucky barrellbourbon.com 90 Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. $17.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

WHISK(E)Y BOURBON GREAT TRIED TOP BARRELL BOURBON AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 BATCH 023 10 YEARS OLD Chairman's Stagg, Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 64.2% abv. 98 $49.99 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 93 BOURBON United States, 53.89% abv, $89.99 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), Finalist 97 $99.99 58.45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Toffee, dried cherries, butter pastry Hillrock Exceptional Cask Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey and spicy cinnamon are seductive Finalist 97 (United States), 58.4% abv. $130.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation aromas. Flavors are warm with more baking spice and dark caramel 1792 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), Finalist 96 $49.99 covered orchard fruits. The finish 48.3% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation is lengthy and warming on the Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 5 Years Old Bourbon (United States), Finalist 96 $89.99 entire palate. 58.3% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey (United Finalist 96 $55.00 States), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Blanton's Gold Edition - Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Finalist 96 Bourbon (United States), 51.5% abv. $120.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXCELLENT,

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Finalist 96 $24.99 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Bourbon

barrellbourbon.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 15 Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), Finalist 96 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $119.99 45% abv.

Finalist 96 Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 52% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $60.00

Finalist 96 Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon (United States), 58.45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $79.99

Finalist 96 Weller CYPB Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 47.5% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $49.99

Finalist 96 William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 64% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99

Brain Brew Custom Whiskey Straight Bourbon 36% Rye Straight Bourbon 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $59.95 (United States), 50.3% abv.

95 Blanton's Original 93 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 46.5% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $70.00

95 Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.99

95 Brain Brew Custom Whiskey Maple Wood Bourbon (Unites States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.95

95 Eagle Rare 17 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 50.5% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99

95 Evan Williams Single Barrel 2012 Straight Bourbon (United States), 43.3% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $29.99

95 Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 50% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $37.00

95 Knob Creek 12 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 50% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $59.99

95 Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $24.99

95 Brain Brew Custom Whiskey 200 Year Oak Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $34.95

95 Rock Town Four Grain Arkansas Straight Bourbon (United States), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $44.99

Rough Rider Wilderness Hunter Single Cask Straight Bourbon (United States), 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $40.00 51.35% abv.

95 Weller 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $36.99

Blanton's Straight From the Barrel - Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United 94 Excellent, Highly Recommended $150.00 States), 64.6% abv.

94 Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

94 Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $32.99

94 Doc Swinson's Finished in Sherry Casks Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $65.00

94 Doc Swinson's Finished in Madeira Casks Straight Bourbon (United States), 46.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $69.00

94 Fistful of Bourbon Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

94 Jim Beam Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $22.99

94 Oak & Eden Bourbon & Spire Toasted Oak Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $38.00

94 Redemption Barrel Proof 9 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 52.8% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $99.99

94 TX Texas Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $40.00

93 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 46.85% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

93 Barrell Bourbon Batch 023 10 Years Old Bourbon (United States), 53.89% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $89.99

Bower Hill Special Edition #2 Sherry Cask Finished NCF Kentucky Straight Bourbon 93 Excellent, Highly Recommended $89.99 (United States), 50% abv.

93 Eagle Rare 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

93 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B519 Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 61.1% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

93 Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 47% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

93 Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $20.00

93 Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch Straight Bourbon (United States), 47.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

J Henry Limited Edition Anniversary Blend Wisconsin 2019 Straight Bourbon (United 93 Excellent, Highly Recommended $125.00 States), 63.25% abv.

93 Larceny Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon (United States), 61.6% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

93 Old Forester 1910 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 46.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $54.99

Finalist 93 Redemption Wheated Straight Bourbon (United States), 48% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $45.99

16 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits Rock Town Chocolate Malt Arkansas Straight Bourbon (United FOUR ROSES 93 $44.99 States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended SMALL BATCH SELECT Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 93 $49.99 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON 53.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended 96 United States, 52% abv, $60.00

Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 46% abv. 93 $55.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended Very pretty aromas combine , fruit, and sweet pastry shop treats to create an 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 92 $44.99 62.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended overall enticing profile. Buttery soft in the mouth, the flavors are deeply spice laden Abraham Bowman Twice Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon 92 $69.99 with peach skin, dried apricots, and (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended a subtle maple aroma that runs Brain Brew Custom Whiskey European Oak Bourbon (United throughout each sip. 92 $29.95 States) (United States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Brain Brew Custom Whiskey Cherry Wood Bourbon (United 92 $29.95 States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United 92 $39.99 States), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, Evan Williams 1783 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 92 $19.99 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, FINALIST, TOP 100 SPIRITS FEW Straight Bourbon (United States), 46.5% abv. 92 $44.99 Category: Bourbon Excellent, Highly Recommended fourrosesbourbon.com Jim Beam Black Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 92 $22.99 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Jim Beam Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United 92 $39.99 States), 47.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended LARCENY John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon 92 $49.99 (United States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON United States, 46% abv, $24.99 Moylan's Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 92 $50.00 95 56.3% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended White cranberry and pepper are unique overtones Noble Oak Trinity Reserve Straight Bourbon (United States), 92 $59.99 50.3% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended to the classic maple and peach aromas. Velvety and full, flavors of raspberry and Redemption High Rye Straight Bourbon (United States), 46% abv. 92 $29.99 dried peach explode on the palate, Excellent, Highly Recommended followed by toasted wood and TX Texas Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon (United States), 92 $65.00 a hint of vanilla. Refreshing yet 62.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended deeply concentrated, this whiskey Belfour Finished with Texas Pecan Wood Bourbon Whiskey is easy to enjoy. 91 $89.00 (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Bower Hill Special Edition #1 NCF Kentucky Straight Bourbon 91 $74.99 (United States), 53% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Clyde May's Straight Bourbon (United States), 46% abv. 91 $39.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, Hudson Whiskey Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Straight Bourbon 91 $39.99 (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, GREAT VALUE Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon 91 $39.99 Category: Bourbon (United States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended larcenybourbon.com Jim Beam White Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 91 $17.99 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Low Gap 3 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 91 $80.00 42.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Rough Rider Double Casked Straight Bourbon (United States), ELIJAH CRAIG 91 $30.00 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended SMALL BATCH Weller Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 91 $49.99 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON 57% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended 93 United States, 47% abv, $29.99 William Heavenhill 7th Edition 12 Years Old Bourbon Whiskey 91 $249.99 (United States), 67.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended Subtle and pleasant aromatics hint at vanilla,

Balcones Distilling Texas Straight Bourbon (United oak, and dried berries. Expressive on the 90 $29.99 States), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended palate with baking spices, orange zest, golden honey and oak. Silken in Bulleit Bourbon Blenders' Select Bourbon Whiskey (United 90 $49.99 States), 50% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended texture with a soft blanket of spice that fills the mouth as layers of flavor Elijah Craig Finished in Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 90 Barrels Bourbon Whiskey (United States), 47% abv. $29.99 unfold. Excellent, Highly Recommended

WHISK(E)Y CANADIAN

GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 EXCELLENT, Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series 2019 Edition 26 Years Old Chairman's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, 96 Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 55.75% abv. $499.99 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation GREAT VALUE, TRIED & TRUE AWARD Category: Bourbon elijahcraig.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 17 Finalist 95 J.P. Wisers 18 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $60.00

Mister Sam Tribute Blended (Canada), Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $249.99 66.9% abv.

Finalist 94 Canadian Club Classic 12 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended CAD30.95

Finalist 94 Masterson's Straight 10 Years Old Canadian Rye Whisky (Canada), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $70.00

Finalist 93 Canadian Rye Whisky (Canada), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended CAD27.20

Finalist 93 Alberta Premium Cask Strength Canadian Rye Whisky (Canada), 65.1% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended CAD64.95

Finalist 93 J. P. Wiser's 15 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

Cask & Crew Rye Whiskey Blend 3 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 92 Excellent, Highly Recommended $25.99 40% abv. Benjamin Chapman Small Batch 7 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky (Canada), 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.00 45% abv.

91 Royal Canadian Small Batch Blended Canadian Whisky (Canada), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

WHISK(E)Y IRISH/BLENDED GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's Jameson Bow Street Cask Strength 18 Years Old Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation £170.00 Trophy 55.3% abv.

Finalist 93 Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.00

Finalist 93 Jameson Cooper's Croze Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $65.00

Finalist 93 Kilbeggan Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

Finalist 93 Gold Label Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

Finalist 92 Jameson 18 Years Old Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $130.00

Finalist 92 Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

Finalist 92 Paddy's Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

Finalist 92 Slane Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $29.99

91 Jameson Distiller's Safe Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $65.00

91 2019 Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $190.00

Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended $28.99 43% abv.

90 McConnell's 5 Years Old Irish Blended Whisky (Ireland), 42% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $33.00

90 Rebel City Irish Blended Whiskey (Ireland), 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended €24.50

WHISK(E)Y IRISH/SINGLE GRAIN GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

92 Teeling Irish Single Grain Whiskey (Ireland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

WHISK(E)Y IRISH/SINGLE MALT GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's 96 Teeling Single Cask Irish Single Malt Whiskey (Ireland), 55.1% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99 Trophy

The Oloroso Moscatel Cask Finish 16 Years Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $99.99 (Ireland), 46% abv.

Finalist 93 Method and Madness Irish Single Malt Whiskey (Ireland), 46% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended £60.00

Finalist 93 The Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt Whiskey (Ireland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

Finalist 92 Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey (Ireland), 41.3% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $79.99

91 Teeling Irish Single Malt Whiskey (Ireland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

18 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits FORO ROSSO WHISK(E)Y IRISH/SINGLE POT STILL VERMOUTH DI TORINO Italy, 16.5% abv, $12.99 GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 94 Complex aromas of botanicals are Chateau Leoville Barton Irish Single Pot Chairman's 98 Still Whiskey (Ireland), 46% abv. $70.00 sweet, bitter, herbal, and spicy Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation all at once. The sweet flavors are Red Spot 15 Years Old Irish (Ireland), instantly balanced by astringent Finalist 96 $140.00 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation notes of rhubarb and pomegranate, while spice notes of nutmeg and 21 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), Finalist 96 $210.00 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation cinnamon mix with baked plum. Endlessly flavorful and enjoyable. Redbreast Cask Strength 12 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Finalist 96 Whiskey (Ireland), 55.8% abv. $120.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Kilbeggan Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), 43% abv. Finalist 95 $44.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Midleton Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest Irish Single Pot Still Finalist 95 Whiskey (Ireland), 56.1% abv. $360.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Powers John's Lane 12 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey FINALIST, GREAT VALUE Finalist 95 $65.00 (Ireland), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Sweet Vermouth

Redbreast Lustau Edition Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey forovermouth.com Finalist 94 $65.00 (Ireland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Green Spot Chateau Montelena Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey 93 $70.00 (Ireland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Powers Three Swallow Release Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey FARMER’S ORGANIC GIN 93 $55.00 (Ireland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended United States, 46.7% abv, $29.99 Redbreast 12 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), 93 $60.00 92 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended Bright herbal aromas offer Teeling Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), 46% abv. notes of juniper, lemon 93 $64.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended zest, garden sage, and elderflower. The flavors are Yellow Spot 12 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), 93 $80.00 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended clean and long lasting in the mouth, all combining into Redbreast 15 Years Old Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (Ireland), 92 $88.00 one smooth texture. Lime, 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended orange blossom, and piquant herbals linger on the finish. WHISK(E)Y /BLENDED

GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Dewar's Double Double Aged 27 Years Old Blended Scotch Chairman's 97 Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. 375 ml $160.00 Trophy Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Dewar's The Ancestor 12 Years Old Blended Finalist 96 $36.00 (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Gin

The Last Drop Distillers 56 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky farmersgin.com Finalist 96 (Scotland), 47.2% abv. 700 ml $4,350.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Finalist 95 $160.00 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation CROP ORGANIC Dewar's Double Double Aged 32 Years Old Blended Scotch Finalist 95 Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. 375 ml $250.00 ARTISANAL VODKA Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 91 United States, 40% abv, $23.99 Dewar's The Signature 25 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 $255.00 (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Clean aromas of fresh meadow, and minerals. In the mouth the texture Dewar's The Vintage 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 $77.00 is fluffy and cloud like with a hint (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation of earthy sweetness. A slight tingle

Famous Grouse Ruby Cask Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), lingers on the tongue after each sip. Finalist 95 $34.99 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 Years Old Blended Scotch 94 Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. $31.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Buchanan's Master Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. 94 $50.00 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Years Old Blended Scotch 94 $75.00 EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended Category: Vodka

Cutty Sark Edition Blended Scotch Whisky 94 $34.99 (Scotland), 50% abv. 1 L Excellent, Highly Recommended

cropvodka.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 19 94 Jane Walker by Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 41.9% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $38.00

93 Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40.8% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $36.00

93 Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $36.00

93 Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $34.00

92 Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $19.99

92 Dewar's The Monarch 15 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $52.00

92 Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $34.99

93 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $225.00

WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/BLENDED MALT

GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's 96 Wemyss Chimney Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $49.99 Trophy

Finalist 93 Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $32.99

Finalist 93 Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

Finalist 92 Wemyss Malts The Hive Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $49.99

90 Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/SINGLE GRAIN

GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

The Last Drop Distillers 1977 Dumbarton 42 Years Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky 94 Excellent, Highly Recommended $3,000.00 (Scotland), 48.4% abv. 700 ml

WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/SINGLE MALT/HIGHLAND GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's 98 18 Years Old Highland Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $140.00 Trophy

Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Sauternes Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Finalist 97 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $76.99 Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv.

Finalist 96 Aberfeldy 16 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation n/a

Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 96 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $84.99 (Scotland), 43% abv. 700 ml

Finalist 96 Glengoyne Legacy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $69.99

Finalist 96 Oban 14 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $75.00

Finalist 95 Aberfeldy 21 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $200.00

Finalist 95 Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46.3% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $39.99

GlenDronach Parliament 21 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $250.00 (Scotland), 48% abv.

GlenDronach Revival 15 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $92.00 46% abv.

Finalist 95 Glengoyne 18 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $149.99

Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $124.99 (Scotland), 43% abv.

20 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits ROCK TOWN Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 12 Years Old Finalist 95 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. $49.99 FOUR GRAIN SOUR MASH Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 ARKANSAS STRAIGHT BOURBON United States, 46% abv, $44.99 Oban Little Bay Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Finalist 95 $60.00 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Toasty, earthy, and inviting; this whiskey exudes GlenDronach Original 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch warm grain character along with suggestions of 94 $60.00 Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended honey, orange peel, and baked cherries. Smooth, round, and fruit-forward on GlenDronach Port Wood Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 94 $89.99 (Scotland), 46% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended the palate, honey-baked walnuts slowly emerge and build on a finish dotted Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky with salted caramel. Elegant and long. 94 $45.00 (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Deanston 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 93 $59.99 (Scotland), 46.3% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Old Pulteney Huddart Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 93 $65.00 (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION, GREAT VALUE, GlenDronach Allardice 18 Years Old Highland Single Malt 92 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. $180.00 TRIED & TRUE AWARD, TOP 100 SPIRITS Excellent, Highly Recommended Category: Bourbon

Glengoyne 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky rocktowndistillery.com 92 $54.99 (Scotland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask Finish 14 Years Old 92 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. $54.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended 77 WHISKEY 100% CORN WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/SINGLE MALT/ISLAND 94 United States, 45% abv, $45 GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 Freshly baked apple cake, honey, and soft vanilla all skew sweet aromatically, with mild Chairman's Highland Park 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 97 $350.00 notes of earthy corn. The texture Trophy (Scotland), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation is compelling on the palate and silky smooth waves of flavor follow Talisker 18 Years Old Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 96 $160.00 (Scotland), 45.8% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation including spiced oats, corn flakes, golden plum, and nectarine. Jura 12 Years Old Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Finalist 94 $49.99 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended

Jura Tide 21 Years Old Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 94 (Scotland), 46.7% abv. 700 ml $199.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Jura Journey Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 93 $34.99 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FINALIST Talisker Storm Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 93 $40.00 Category: Whisk(e)y – American/Other 45.8% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Talisker 10 Years Old Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky 90 $50.00 brkdistilling.com (Scotland), 45.8% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/SINGLE MALT/ 77 WHISKEY GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100 LOCAL RYE AND CORN AMERICAN RYE WHISKEY Chairman's Kilchoman Sanaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 91 97 $75.00 United States, 45% abv, $45.00 Trophy 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Ardbeg An Oa Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Sweet earthy aromas of freshly milled Finalist 96 $62.99 46.6% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation corn and yellow flowers are pretty and delicate. Deeply rich flavors Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Finalist 96 Whisky (Scotland), 46.2% abv. $299.99 of maple cream, salted butter, and Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation toasted grains are all in balance creating one silky smooth note that Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 96 $64.99 (Scotland), 46.3% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation persists long after each sip. A delightful whiskey. Lagavulin 16 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 96 $85.00 (Scotland), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), Finalist 95 $79.99 54.2% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Kilchoman Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Finalist 95 $60.00 (Scotland), 46% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: Whisk(e)y – American/Rye

brkdistilling.com For a complete list of results, visit ultimate-beverage.com 21 MARTI 3 YEARS OLD Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 10 Years Old Islay Single Malt Finalist 95 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 50% abv. $64.99 PLATA RUM Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Panama, 40% abv, $18.99 93 Ardbeg Ten Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 94 $59.99 Sugar cane and light brown sugar (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended aromas waft from the glass. Lagavulin 8 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 94 $65.00 The flavors are earthy, lightly (Scotland), 48% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended sweet, and delicate on the palate featuring piloncillo, banana, and a Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Years Old Islay Single Malt 94 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. $74.99 touch of young grass. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 93 $46.99 (Scotland), 46.3% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 $89.99 (Scotland), 57.1% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended

EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FINALIST, GREAT VALUE WHISK(E)Y SCOTCH/SINGLE MALT/SPEYSIDE Category: White/Silver Rum GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME/ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's 18 Years Old Scotch Whisky martirum.com 98 $160.00 Trophy (Scotland), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

BenRiach Curiositas Peated Malt 10 Years Old Speyside Single Finalist 97 Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. $55.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

ST RÉMY XO Grand Cru 23 Years Old Speyside Single Malt France, 40% abv, Finalist 96 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. $300.00 $19.99 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 93 Glenrothes Whisky Makers Cut Speyside Single Malt Scotch Aromas are full and generous with almonds, Finalist 96 Whisky (Scotland), 48.8% abv. $80.00 stone fruits, and baking spices with Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation subtle floral undertones. On the Mortlach Distiller's 16 Years Old Speyside Single Malt palate the flavors skew towards Finalist 96 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43.4% abv. $110.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation butter pastry, cinnamon, mace, and a slight nuttiness on the dry finish. Speyburn 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 96 (Scotland), 46% abv. 700 ml $65.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Aultmore Foggie 18 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Finalist 95 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. n/a Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Mortlach Cowie's Blue Seal 20 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Finalist 95 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43.4% abv. $250.00 EXCELLENT, HIGHLY Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation RECOMMENDED, FINALIST, Speyburn 18 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky GREAT VALUE Finalist 95 (Scotland), 46% abv. 700 ml $125.00 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Category: European Brandy The Glenlivet 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 $74.99 (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation st-remy.com The Glenlivet 18 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Finalist 95 $119.99 (Scotland), 40% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Aultmore Foggie Moss 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt 94 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. n/a McCONNELL’S 5 YEARS OLD Excellent, Highly Recommended IRISH BLENDED WHISKY Mortlach Wee Witchie 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Ireland, 42% abv, $33.00 94 Whisky (Scotland), 43.4% abv. $50.00 90 Excellent, Highly Recommended Buttery aromas of cakes and toasted Tamnavulin Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky breakfast cereals are light and cheerful. 94 $39.99 (Scotland), 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended Opulent in the mouth with flavors of butter and orange zest that develop BenRiach 10 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 93 $50.00 into toasted grains, coffee and (Scotland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended sweet tobacco. Hints of malt on the Glenfiddich 14 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky finish add just the right touch of 93 $49.99 (Scotland), 43% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended complexity. Singleton of Glendullan 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt 93 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. $34.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Singleton of Glendullan 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt 93 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. $49.99 Excellent, Highly Recommended EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Singleton of Glendullan 18 Years Old Speyside Single Malt 93 Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. $79.99 Category: Irish/Blended Whisk(e)y Excellent, Highly Recommended mcconnellsirishwhisky.com 22 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2020 Guide To The World’s Best Spirits

93 Tamdhu 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $69.99

93 Tamdhu 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $134.99

93 The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $44.99

93 The Glenlivet 14 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $54.99

92 Craigellachie 13 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. 92 Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99 700 ml

92 Glenrothes 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $60.00

Speyburn 10 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 40% abv. 92 Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.00 700 ml The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended $39.99 40% abv.

90 Craigellachie 17 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended n/a

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GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

Chairman's 97 The Matsui Mizunara Cask Single Malt (Japan), 48% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $90.00 Trophy

Finalist 96 Fukano 10 Years Old Japanese Whisky (Japan), 41% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $100.00

Finalist 96 Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky (Japan), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $64.99

Finalist 95 Toki Japanese Whisky (Japan), 43% abv. Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation $34.99

Finalist 94 Cotswolds Founder's Choice Single Malt Whiskey (United Kingdom), 60.4% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $84.00

Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength 2010 Taiwanese Single Finalist 94 Excellent, Highly Recommended $470.99 (Taiwan), 57.1% abv. 700 ml

Finalist 94 Starward Solera Australian (Australia), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $70.00

Finalist 94 The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky (Japan), 48% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $90.00

Finalist 94 Town Branch 7 Years Old Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey (United States), 43.5% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

Finalist 93 The Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky (Japan), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $40.00

Finalist 92 Gouden Carolus Single Malt Belgian Whisky (Belgium), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $65.00

Finalist 92 Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (Taiwan), 46% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended $153.99

Finalist 92 Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky (India), 45% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $89.99

Finalist 92 The Tottori Ex-Bourbon Barrel Japanese Whisky (Japan), 43% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $50.00

91 Armorik Pineau des Charentes Finish French Single Malt Whisky (France), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $115.00

91 Cotswolds Single Malt Whiskey (United Kingdom), 46% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $58.00

91 Kamiki Sakura Wood Japanese Pure Malt Whisky (Japan), 48% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $89.99

Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peaty Cask Single Cask Strength 2015 Taiwanese Single 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended NT$1600.00 Malt Whisky (Taiwan), 55.6% abv. 300 ml

91 Kurayoshi The San-in Blended Japanese Whisky (Japan), 40% abv. 700 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended JPY1450.00

91 Ohishi Islay Cask Japanese Whisky (Japan), 42.8% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $90.00

91 Paul John Nirvana Unpeated Indian Single Malt Whisky (India), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $30.00

90 Brenne Estate Cask French Single Malt Whisky (France), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $59.99

90 Ohishi Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky (Japan), 42.2% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $60.00

90 Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky (Australia), 41% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $55.00

90 Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Australian Blended Whisky (Australia), 40% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $35.00

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GREAT TRIED TOP AWARD SCORE PRODUCT NAME ACCOLADE PRICE VALUE & TRUE 100

92 Jameson Cold Brew Flavored Whiskey (Ireland), 30% abv. Excellent, Highly Recommended $24.99

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