2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND

13TH CENTURY www.13thcenturywhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ 13th Century American Bourbon, Colorado, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

1495 www.pinnacledrinks.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ 1495 Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

1769 DISTILLERY www.1769distillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 1769 Distillery MVodka Lot No. 002, Quebec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31

1792 www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 62.5% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 49.3% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46.9% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ 1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45.6% RETAIL PRICE: $40

1887 UNICIS www.1887unicis.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 1887 Unicis Dexis Brandy, Yerevan, Armenia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120 GOLD MEDAL ■ 1887 Unicis Qint Brandy, Yerevan, Armenia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $180

291 www.distillery291.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 291 Bad Guy Bourbon, Colorado, USA ALC: 59.7% RETAIL PRICE: $105 BRONZE MEDAL ■ 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $75 GOLD MEDAL ■ 291 Colorado Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 50.8% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ 291 E Batch #2 Bourbon, Colorado, USA ALC: 63.4% RETAIL PRICE: $105

3 AMIGOS www.3amigostequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32 SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Amigos Ramona’s Reserve Liqueur, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $36

3 HOWLS www.3Howls.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Blood Orange Flavored Vodka, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Madeira Barrel Rum, Washington, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Old Fashioned Gin, Washington, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ 3 Howls Vodka, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

33 BELOW www.33belowvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 33 Below Vodka, USA ALC: 40%

45°90 www.meinhonig.at BRONZE MEDAL ■ 45°90 Honey Vodka, Austria ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38

8 DEGREES www.totalwine.com GOLD MEDAL ■ 8 Degrees Cucumber Vodka, Holland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $17 BRONZE MEDAL ■ 8 Degrees Grapefruit Vodka, Holland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $17

987 www.987gin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ 987 Gin with Mencia Wine, Spain ALC: 40%

A.D. LAWS www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Bottled In Bond Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $70 GOLD MEDAL ■ A.D. Laws Bottled In Bond Secale Straight Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $74

www.sfspiritscomp.com ABERFELDY www.dewars.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40%

ABERLOUR www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberlour 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $80 GOLD MEDAL ■ Aberlour 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ Aberlour A’bunadh Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 60.7% RETAIL PRICE: $100

ABLEFORTH’S www.ableforths.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Bathtub Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43.4% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Cask-Aged Bathtub Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43.3% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Cask-Aged Navy-Strength Bathtub Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $47 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Cherry Brandy, United Kingdom ALC: 26.4% RETAIL PRICE: $44 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Christmas Mulled Cup, United Kingdom ALC: 25.8% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Navy-Strength Bathtub Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Navy-Strength Rumbullion!, United Kingdom ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $61 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Rumbullion!, United Kingdom ALC: 42.6% RETAIL PRICE: $45 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Sloe Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 33.8% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s Summer Fruit Cup, United Kingdom ALC: 31.2% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ableforth’s XO 15 Year Old Rumbullion!, United Kingdom ALC: 46.2% RETAIL PRICE: $75

ABSINTHERIE DES CANTONS www.absinthequebec.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Absintherie des Cantons Fleur Bleue Absinthe, Québec, Canada ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Absintherie des Cantons Joual Vert Absinthe, Québec, Canada ALC: 68% RETAIL PRICE: $49 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Absintherie des Cantons Wendigo Gin, Québec, Canada ALC: 42.9% RETAIL PRICE: $26

ABSOLUT www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Absolut Lime Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ABSOLUT ELYX GOLD MEDAL ■ Absolut Elyx Vodka, Ahus, Sweden ALC: 42.3% RETAIL PRICE: $40

ADELAIDE HILLS DISTILLERY www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST APÉRITIF ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery The Italian Bitter Orange Aperitif, South Australia, Australia ALC: 20% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery Gunnery Australian Spiced White Rum, South Australia, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adelaide Hills Distillery Virgin Apple, South Australia, Australia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $60

ADICTIVO www.adictivotequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adictivo Reposado Tequila, El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $44 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adictivo Ultra Añejo Tequila, El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $75

ADMIRAL NELSON’S www.luxco.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Admiral Nelson’s Premium Spiced Rum, Kentucky, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $13

ADULT BEVERAGE COMPANY www.adultchocolatemilk.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Adult Beverage Company Chocolate Milk Liqueur, USA ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $15

ÁGUA DE ARCANJO www.aguadearcanjo.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Água de Arcanjo Gold Cachaças, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Água de Arcanjo Silver Cachaças, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

AKORI BRONZE MEDAL ■ Akori Gin, Barcelona, Spain ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $27

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 2 ALACRÁN www.autenticoalacran.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST EXTRA AÑEJO TEQUILA ■ Alacrán XA Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $70 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alacrán Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

ALBERTA www.beamsuntory.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alberta Premium Canadian Whisky, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26 SILVER MEDAL ■ Alberta Premium Dark Horse Canadian Whisky, Alberta, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $33 SILVER MEDAL ■ Alberta Pure Vodka, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26

ALDERETE www.tequilaalderete.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Alderete Añejo Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65 GOLD MEDAL ■ Alderete Blanco Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 SILVER MEDAL ■ Alderete Reposado Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

ALIZÉ www.alize.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Alizé Gold Passion, South West France, France ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $18 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alizé Red Passion, South West France, France ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $18

ALQUIMIA www.TequilaAlquimia.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Alquimia Organic Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65 GOLD MEDAL ■ Alquimia Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 SILVER MEDAL ■ Alquimia Organic Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $135 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alquimia Organic Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

ALTO DEL CARMEN SILVER MEDAL ■ Alto del Carmen Pisco, Elqui, Chile ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Alto del Carmen Reserva Pisco, Elqui, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

AMARO ANGELENO www.amaro.la BRONZE MEDAL ■ Amaro Angeleno, California, USA ALC: 23% RETAIL PRICE: $35

AMARULA www.amarula.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Amarula Cream Liqueur, Mpumalanga, South Africa ALC: 19% RETAIL PRICE: $12

AMERICAN BORN www.americanbornwhiskey.com SILVER MEDAL ■ American Born Apple Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ American Born Bourbon, Tennessee, USA ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ American Born Peach Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25

ANCHO REYES SILVER MEDAL ■ Ancho Reyes Original Chile Liqueur, Puebla, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur, Puebla, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

ANCHORAGE DISTILLERY www.anchoragedistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Anchorage Distillery Aurora Gin, Alaska, USA ALC: 49% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Anchorage Distillery Glacier Melt Vodka, Alaska, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

ANCNOC www.interbevgroup.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ anCnoc 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 4043% RETAIL PRICE: $55

ANDALÖ ORIGINAL www.behn-liqueurs.com SILVER MEDAL ■ ANDALÖ ORIGINAL Apéritif Liqueur, Germany ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $17

ANGOSTURA www.angosturarum.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Angostura 1787 15 Year Old Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Angostura 1824 12 Year Old Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Angostura 5 Year Old Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Angostura 7 Year Old Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 3 ANN ARBOR www.annarbordistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ann Arbor Fall Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ann Arbor Spring Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ann Arbor Water Hill Cherry Eau de Vie, Michigan, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ann Arbor Winter Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40

ANNO www.annodistillers.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Anno 60 Squared Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 60%

APPALACHIAN GAP DISTILLERY www.appalachiangap.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Appalachian Gap Distillery Mythic Gin, Vermont, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Appalachian Gap Distillery Papilio Agave-Maple Spirit, Vermont, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Appalachian Gap Distillery Ridgeline Vermont Whiskey, Vermont, USA ALC: 49% RETAIL PRICE: $50

APPLETON ESTATE www.appletonestate.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Blend Rum, Jamaica ALC: 43% GOLD MEDAL ■ Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Rum, Jamaica ALC: 43% GOLD MEDAL ■ Appleton Estate Joy 25 Year Old Anniversary Rum, Jamaica ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $250 SILVER MEDAL ■ Appleton Estate Reserve Blend Rum, Jamaica ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum, Jamaica ALC: 40%

APPLEWOOD DISTILLERY www.applewooddistillery.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Applewood Distillery Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $36 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Applewood Distillery Red Økar, South Australia, Australia ALC: 26% RETAIL PRICE: $25

ARAZAWA SAKURAJIMA www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Arazawa Sakurajima Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $9

ARCHIE ROSE www.archierose.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Archie Rose x Horisumi, Autumn Gin, Sydney, Australia ALC: 44% SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Distiller’s Strength Gin, Sydney, Australia ALC: 52.4% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Original Vodka, Sydney, Australia ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin, Sydney, Australia ALC: 42% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Archie Rose White Rye, Sydney, Australia ALC: 40%

ARDBEG www.ardbeg.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – NO AGE STATEMENT ■ Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ​ ALC: 54.2% RETAIL PRICE: $80 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 51.7% RETAIL PRICE: $120

ARIZONA CRAFT DISTILLERY www.azcraftbev.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Arizona Craft Distillery Arizona Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Arizona, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $65

ARKANSAS BLACK DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Arkansas Black Straight Applejack, California, USA ALC: 49% RETAIL PRICE: $50

ARKTIKA www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Arktika Vodka, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

ARMAGNAC GOUDOULIN www.armagnac-goudoulin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST ARMAGNAC ■ Armagnac Goudoulin 30 Year Old Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $74 GOLD MEDAL ■ Armagnac Goudoulin Armagnac VSOP, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37 SILVER MEDAL ■ Armagnac Goudoulin Armagnac XO, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

ARMAGNAC JANNEAU www.armagnac-janneau.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Armagnac Janneau Armagnac VSOP, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 4 ARMORIK www.heavenlyspirits.info GOLD MEDAL ■ Armorik Sherry Finish French Single Malt Whisky, Brittany, France ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60

ARTA www.artatequila.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Arta Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $56 SILVER MEDAL ■ Arta Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $116 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Arta Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $46 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Arta Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

ARTEZ www.heavenlyspirits.info BRONZE MEDAL ■ Artez Arvani Vanilla Armagnac Liqueur, Armagnac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

ARTICA NORDIC SILVER MEDAL ■ Artica Nordic Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $5

ATLANTICO www.atlanticorum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Atlantico Gran Reserva Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Atlantico Platino Rum, Domincan Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Atlantico Private Cask Rum, Domincan Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Atlantico Reserva Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

AUDEMUS SPIRITS www.audemus-spirits.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Audemus Spirits Pink Pepper Gin, Cognac, France ALC: 44%

AUGIER www.cognac-augier.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Augier L’océanique Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40.1% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Augier Le Sauvage Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40.8% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Augier Le Singulier Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40.7% RETAIL PRICE: $75

AULTMORE GOLD MEDAL ■ Aultmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Aultmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46%

AUSTONIAN www.austonianspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Austonian Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

AXE AND THE OAK DISTILLERY www.axeandtheoak.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Axe and the Oak Distillery Small Batch Pikes Peak Hill Shine, Colorado, USA ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $30

AZEO www.azeodistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Azeo Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

AZUL IMPERIAL www.tequilausa.net SILVER MEDAL ■ Azul Imperial Extra Añejo, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $125

AZUÑIA www.azuniatequila.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Azuñia Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ Azuñia BLACK 2 Years Aged Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Azuñia Organic Reposado Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

B.My www.b-my-gin.eu SILVER MEDAL ■ B.My Gin, Lake of Constance, Germany ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $40

BABOUSHKA www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Baboushka Vodka, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

BABYLON SILVER MEDAL ■ Babylon Brandy, Iraq ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120

BACARDI www.bacardi.com SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI 8 Year Old Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 5 BRONZE MEDAL ■ BACARDI Black Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13 SILVER MEDAL ■ BACARDI Gold Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13 GOLD MEDAL ■ BACARDI Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ BACARDI Superior Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13

BACHE-GABRIELSEN www.bache-gabrielsen.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bache-Gabrielsen American Oak Cognac, Charente, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

BACKDROP www.backdropdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ BackDrop Vodka, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BACOO DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bacoo 12 year Old Dominican Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bacoo 5 year Old Dominican Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bacoo 8 year Old Dominican Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BAILEYS www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Baileys Almande Almond Milk Liqueur, USA ALC: 13% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Baileys Ice Coffee Mocha, Ireland ALC: 4% RETAIL PRICE: $3

BAIN’S www.distell.co.za SILVER MEDAL ■ Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BALBLAIR www.balblair.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Balblair Vintage 1999 Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $109 SILVER MEDAL ■ Balblair Vintage 2005 Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75

BALCONES www.balconesdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Balcones ‘1’ Classic Edition Texas Single Malt Whisky, Texas, USA ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $70 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky, Texas, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40 GOLD MEDAL ■ Balcones Special Release Texas Rum, Texas, USA ALC: 68.5% RETAIL PRICE: $80 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Balcones True Blue 100 Proof Straight Corn Whisky, Texas, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $60

BALNELLAN www.angusdundee.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Balnellan 8 Year Old Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26 SILVER MEDAL ■ Balnellan 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26

BALSAM www.balsamspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Balsam Rosé Vermouth, New York, USA ALC: 19% RETAIL PRICE: $29

BALUARTE www.baluarte.com.mx BRONZE MEDAL ■ Baluarte Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47 SILVER MEDAL ■ Baluarte Triple Destilado Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

BANHEZ DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST MEZCAL ■ Banhez Mezcal Artesenal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $40

BANKS www.banksrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Banks 7 Year Old Rum, West Indies ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Banks Islands Blend 5 Rum, West Indies ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BAREKSTEN www.barekstenspirits.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bareksten Botanical Gin, Bergen, Norway ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BARR AN UISCE www.barranuisce.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Barr an Uisce 1803 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Wicklow, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $69 SILVER MEDAL ■ Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare Blended Irish Whiskey, Wicklow, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $49

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 6 BARRELL www.barrellbourbon.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BOURBON / BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON & SMALL BATCH BOURBON – 6 TO 10 YEARS ■ Barrell Batch 011 Cask Strength Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA ALC: 57.4% RETAIL PRICE: $85

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST OVER-PROOF RUM ■ Barrell Batch 001 Cask Strength Rum, Jamaica, Jamaica ALC: 67.4% RETAIL PRICE: $60 GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell #7B29 Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA ALC: 62.9% RETAIL PRICE: $100 GOLD MEDAL ■ Barrell Batch 004 Cask Strength American Whiskey, Indiana/Tennessee, USA ALC: 60.3% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Barrell Batch 009 Cask Strength Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA ALC: 56.1% RETAIL PRICE: $85

BARSOL www.barsolpisco.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ BARSOL Primero Quebranta Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $27 SILVER MEDAL ■ BARSOL Selecto Ancholado Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $33 GOLD MEDAL ■ BARSOL Selecto Italia Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $37 GOLD MEDAL ■ BARSOL Supremo Moste Verde Italia Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru ALC: 41.8% RETAIL PRICE: $43 SILVER MEDAL ■ BARSOL Torontel Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $37

BASS & FLINDERS www.bassandflindersdistillery.com/ SILVER MEDAL ■ Bass & Flinders Monsoon Gin, Eastern Twist, Victoria, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $98 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bass & Flinders Ochre, Aged Grape Spirit, Victoria, Australia ALC: 45.5% RETAIL PRICE: $185 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bass & Flinders Soft & Smooth Gin, Victoria, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $98

BASTILLE 1789 www.palmbay.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bastille 1789 Whisky, Cognac, France ALC: 40%

BATCH www.batchbrew.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Batch Whinberry Gin, Lancashire, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BATCHONE www.prestigebevgroup.com GOLD MEDAL ■ BatchOne Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

BATI DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bati Dark Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bati Spice Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bati White Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BAUCHANT www.palmbay.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bauchant Orange Liqueur, Cognac, France ALC: 40%

BAYOU www.bayourum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bayou Satsuma Rum Liqueur, Louisiana, USA. ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $22 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bayou Select Rum, Louisiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34 GOLD MEDAL ■ Bayou Silver Rum, Louisiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bayou Spiced Rum, Louisiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

BEAR CREEK DISTILLERY www.bearcreekdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $63 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $63 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bear Creek Distillery Spiced Rum, Colorado, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

BEARDED LADY www.vok.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Bearded Lady American Bourbon, Indiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

BECHEROVKA www.becherovka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Becherovka Original Liqueur, Czech Republic ALC: 38%

BEDLAM www.bedlamvodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bedlam Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

BEEFEATER www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Beefeater 24 Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Beefeater Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $19

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 7 BEENLEIGH www.beenleighrum.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh 10 Year Old Rum, Beenleigh, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $140 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Beenleigh 5 Year Old Double Barrel Rum, Beenleigh, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $53 SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh Port Barrel Infused Rum, Beenleigh, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80 SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh Vodka, Beenleigh, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Beenleigh White Rum, Beenleigh, Australia ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $42

BEGIN www.edgemill.com.au BRONZE MEDAL ■ BeGin Gin, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

BELLA VITA www.bellavitagrandscrus.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bella Vita Bitter Di Torino, Piedmont, Italy ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BELLE MEADE www.greenbrierdistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle Meade Cognac Cask Bourbon, Tennessee/Indiana, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $80 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish Bourbon, Tennessee/Indiana, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $80

BELLE OF DAYTON www.belleofdayton.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Belle of Dayton Dayton Gin, Dayton, Ohio, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $27

BELLKURVE www.bellkurve.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bellkurve Vodka, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BELSAZAR www.belsazar-vermouth.de BRONZE MEDAL ■ Belsazar Dry Vermouth, Baden, Germany ALC: 19% RETAIL PRICE: $41 SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar Red Vermouth, Baden, Germany ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $53 SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar Rosé Vermouth, Baden, Germany ALC: 17.5% RETAIL PRICE: $44 SILVER MEDAL ■ Belsazar White Vermouth, Baden, Germany ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $54

BEN MILAM www.benmilamwhiskey.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ben Milam Single Barrel Bourbon, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45

BENCHMARK www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

BENNETT MILL www.foxriverdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bennett Mill Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, Illinois, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BENROMACH www.benromach.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Benromach 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $100 GOLD MEDAL ■ Benromach 35 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $700

BERNHEIM www.bernheimwheatwhiskey.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Bernheim Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BERTHA’S REVENGE www.ballyvolanespirits.ie GOLD MEDAL ■ Bertha’s Revenge Irish Milk Gin, County Cork, Ireland ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $39

BEVERAN www.beveranvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Beveran Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BIG PEAT www.douglaslaing.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $32

BIMINI www.biminigin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bimini Gin, Biddeford, ME, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $32

BLACK BOTTLE www.distell.co.za DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED SCOTCH – NO AGE STATEMENT ■ Black Bottle Blended Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $25 www.vok.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Black Bottle Brandy VSAB, Renmark, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $73

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 8 GOLD MEDAL ■ Black Bottle Brandy XO, Renmark, Australia ALC: 39.1% RETAIL PRICE: $130

BLACK COW www.blackcow.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Black Cow Vodka, England, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

BLACK INFUSIONS www.blackinfusions.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST FLAVORED VODKA ■ Black Infusions Black Fig Vodka, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BLACKBACK www.sbdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Blackback Honey Rye Whiskey, Virginia, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $39

BLACKHEART www.heavenhill.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $15

BLACKLEAF www.blackleafvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Blackleaf Premium Organic Vodka, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26

BLACKMEISTER SILVER MEDAL ■ Blackmeister Spiced, Lithuania ALC: 35%

BLADNOCH www.bladnoch.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bladnoch 25 Year Old Talia Single Malt Scotch, Lowland, Scotland ALC: 49.2% RETAIL PRICE: $350 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bladnoch Adela 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Lowland, Scotland ALC: 46.7% SILVER MEDAL ■ Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch, Lowland, Scotland ALC: 46.7%

BLANCRUX www.blancrux-cognac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Blancrux Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 44.4% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BLANTON’S www.blantonsbourbon.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON / BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON – UP TO 10 YEARS ■ Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 66.4% RETAIL PRICE: $105 GOLD MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 51.5% RETAIL PRICE: $85 SILVER MEDAL ■ Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $55

BLAUM BROS. www.blaumbros.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Blaum Bros. Old Fangled Knotter Bourbon, Illinois, US ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $80

BLIND TIGER www.blindtigergin.com.au GOLD MEDAL ■ Blind Tiger Organic Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42.7% RETAIL PRICE: $70

BLOOMERY SWEETSHINE www.bloomerysweetshine.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bloomery SweetShine Cré, West Virginia, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $38

BLU FROG www.blufrogvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Blu Frog Vodka, Quebec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BLUE ANGEL www.blueangelvodka.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Blue Angel Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BLUE CHAIR BAY www.bluechairbayrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Blue Chair Bay Key Lime Rum Cream, Caribbean ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $19

BLUECOAT www.bluecoatgin.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Bluecoat Barrel Finish Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $35

BOAR DISTILLERY www.boargin.de GOLD MEDAL ■ Boar Distillery Black Forest Dry Gin, Black Forest, Germany ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $38

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE www.bacardi.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Bombay Sapphire East Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 42% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 47%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 9 BOMOND www.bomondvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bomond Vodka, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

BOND & LILLARD www.camparicamerica.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Bond & Lillard Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50%

BOND SEVEN www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Bond Seven Whisky, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

BONES www.bonesrum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bones Aged Dark Rum, Virgin Islands ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BORGOE SILVER MEDAL ■ Borgoe 12 Year Old Reserve Collection Rum, Surinam ALC: 40%

BORN AND BRED www.bornandbred.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Born and Bred Vodka, Idaho, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BOTAFOGO www.bbcspirits.fr GOLD MEDAL ■ Botafogo Spiced Rum, Carribean Islands ALC: 40%

BOTANIC AUSTRALIS www.mtuncle.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Botanic Australis Gin, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BOTTEGA www.palmbay.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bottega Limoncello, Conegliano, Italy ALC: 30% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bottega Sambuca, Veneto, Italy ALC: 40%

BOULARD www.calvados-boulard.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Boulard Calvados VSOP, Pays d’Auge, France ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Boulard Calvados XO, Pays d’Auge, France ALC: 40%

BOUNTY www.fijirumco.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bounty Overproof Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BOWMAN BROTHERS www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon, Virginia, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BOWMORE www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52 GOLD MEDAL ■ Bowmore 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $130 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $76

BOXER www.gbdrinks.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Boxer Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BOYD & BLAIR www.boydandblair.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

BRADDOCK OAK www.catoctincreek.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Braddock Oak Single Barrel Rye Whisky, Virginia, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $39

BRADFORD’S www.BradfordDistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bradford’s Chesterton’s Gin, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

BRANDYWINE BRANCH DISTILLERS www.brandywinebranchdistillers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Brandywine Branch Distillers BackRoom Cask Strength Bourbon, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $45

BRAULIO www.camparicamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Braulio Amaro Alpino, Italy ALC: 21%

BRENYOLVER www.brenyolver.is BRONZE MEDAL ■ Brenyolver Old Tom Gin, Iceland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 10 BRIBON www.palmbay.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bribon Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40%

BROCKMANS www.BROCKSMANSGIN.COM BRONZE MEDAL ■ Brockmans Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

BROKEN SHED www.brokenshed.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Broken Shed Vodka, New Zealand ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

BROOKIE’S www.capebyrondistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75

BRUGAL https://www.brugal-rum.com/our-rum/1888/ SILVER MEDAL ■ Brugal 1888, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

BTL SVC www.btlsvc.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST PRE-MIXED COCKTAIL ■ BTL SVC Negroni, Kentucky, USA ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ BTL SVC 1934 Cosmo, Kentucky, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ BTL SVC Gin Martini, Kentucky, USA ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ BTL SVC Ginger Buck, Kentucky, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ BTL SVC Manhattan, Kentucky, USA ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $12 GOLD MEDAL ■ BTL SVC Old Fashioned, Kentucky, USA ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $12

BUBBA’S SECRET STILLS www.drinkbubbas.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bubba’s Secret Stills Brown Spice Liquor, Idaho, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BUCHANAN’S www.diageo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED SCOTCH – 16 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Buchanan’s 18 year Old Special Reserve Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $75 GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s 12 Year Old DeLuxe Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s Master Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Buchanan’s Red Seal Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $160

BUFFALO TRACE www.buffalotrace.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $25

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY www.buffalotracedistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream Liqueur, Kentucky, USA ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $20

BUILDERS www.restlessspiritsdistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Builders Gin, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $32

BULL RUN DISTILLERY www.bullrundistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bull Run Distillery Cask Strength Single Malt, Oregon, USA ALC: 56.1% RETAIL PRICE: $75

BULLDOG www.BulldogGin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bulldog Gin, England ALC: 40%

BULLEIT www.bulleitbourbon.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Bulleit Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 59.5% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BUNDABERG www.bundabergrum.com.au BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Black Rum, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $56 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Blenders Edition 2015 Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Small Batch Rum, Masters Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Small Batch Vintage Barrel Rum, Masters Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65 GOLD MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Solera Rum, Master Distillers’ Collection, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $180

BUNDABERG ROYAL LIQUEUR BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Banana Toffee Liqueur, Queensland, Australia ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 11 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Salted Caramel Liqueur, Queensland, Australia ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $50

BUNNAHABHAIN www.distell.co.za GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $56 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $91 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $297 SILVER MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain Ceobanach Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $88 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Bunnahabhain Toiteach Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $79

BUNNYVILLE SILVER MEDAL ■ Bunnyville Honey Liqueur, Taiwan ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $15

BURROUGH’S www.pernod-ricard-usa.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Burrough’s Reserve Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $70

BÚSQUEDA www.floodedfoxden.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Búsqueda Aged Rum, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

BUZZBOX www.buzzbox.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Buzzbox Greyhound Cocktail, California, USA ALC: 12% RETAIL PRICE: $4 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Buzzbox Whiskey Lemonade Cocktail, California, USA ALC: 12% RETAIL PRICE: $4

CABANA BOY www.pcbevs.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cabana Boy Mango Cocktail, USA ALC: 13.2% RETAIL PRICE: $20

CABRESTO www.tequilacabresto.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cabresto Don Silverio Reserve Añejo Tequila, Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cabresto Don Silverio Reserve Extra Añejo Tequila, Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $150

CACHAÇA BATISTA www.cachacabatista.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Cachaça Batista Prata Cachaça, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CACHAÇA PARATIANA www.cachacaparatiana.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Cachaça Paratiana Ouro, Paraty, Brasil ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $17 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cachaça Paratiana Prata, Paraty, Brazil ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $17

CACHAÇA TIÊ www.cachacatie.com.br DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CACHAÇA ■ Cachaça Tiê Prata Cachaça, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cachaça Tiê Ouro Cachaça, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CACIQUE www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cacique 500 Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Cacique Añejo Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Cacique Antiguo Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Cacique Leyenda Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40%

CADÉE DISTILLERY www.cadeedistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cadée Distillery Cascadia Rye Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $49 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cadée Distillery Deceptivus Bourbon Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $49 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cadée Distillery Intrigue Gin, Washington, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $36

CADUSHY DISTILLERY www.cadushy.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cadushy Distillery Captain Don’s Whisky, Dutch Caribbean ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 GOLD MEDAL ■ Cadushy Distillery Vodka, Dutch Caribbean ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 12 CAFFE BORGHETTI www.infiniumspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Caffe Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Milan, Italy ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $20

CAGED HEAT™ www.cagedheatsyrup.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Caged Heat™ Cocktail Syrup, Oakland, USA ALC: % RETAIL PRICE: $15

CAJUN SPIRITS www.cajunspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cajun Spirits 3rd Ward Gin, Louisiana, USA ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cajun Spirits Crescent Vodka, Louisiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

CALAMITY www.sw-spirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Calamity Gin, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

CALEDONIA SPIRITS www.caledoniaspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin, Vermont, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $36 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Vodka, Vermont, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Caledonia Spirits Tom Cat Gin, Vermont, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $46

CALWISE SPIRITS www.calwisespirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Calwise Spirits Big Sur Gin, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CAMBEBA www.cambeba.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Cambeba Brown Cachaça, Brazil ALC: 39% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cambeba Clear Cachaça

CAMUS www.camus.fr GOLD MEDAL ■ Camus Borderies Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ Camus Borderies Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $160 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Camus Elegance Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Camus Elegance Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38 SILVER MEDAL ■ Camus Elegance Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $150

CANADIAN CLUB www.canadianclub.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Canadian Club Chairman’s Select 100% Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Canadian Club Classic Small Batch Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Canadian Club Premium 1858 Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

CANDOLINI www.infiniumspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Candolini Grappa, Milan, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

CANNELLA SPIRITS www.CannellaSpirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cannella Spirits Amaro, California, USA ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $40

CANTERA NEGRA GOLD MEDAL ■ Cantera Negra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $62 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cantera Negra Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cantera Negra Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $54 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cantera Negra Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $51

CANYON DIABLO SPIRITS www.canyondiablospirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Canyon Diablo Spirits Desert Rain American Dry Gin, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 SILVER MEDAL ■ Canyon Diablo Spirits Grand Canyon Whiskey, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $29

CAOL ILA www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $60

CAORUNN www.interbevgroup.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin, Scotland ALC: 41.8% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CAPTAIN MORGAN www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Captain Morgan Jack-O-Blast, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $15

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 13 CARBONADI www.houseofcarbonadi.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carbonadi Vodka, Piedmont, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $89

CARDENAL MENDOZA www.shaw-ross.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Angelus Brandy, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Brandy, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva Brandy, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

CARDHU www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardhu Gold Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40%

CARDINAL SPIRITS www.cardinalspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cardinal Spirits Lake House Spiced Rum, Indiana, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cardinal Spirits Songbird Coffee Liqueur, Indiana, USA ALC: 24.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cardinal Spirits Terra Botanical Gin, Indiana, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $40

CARGO CULT www.cargocultrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cargo Cult Spiced Rum, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 38.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CARIBOU CROSSING www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

CARLYLE SILVER MEDAL ■ Carlyle The Nobel Soot Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18

CARMELITA’S www.carmelitasrum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carmelita’s Barbados Rum, Barbados ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Carmelita’s Grilled Pineapple Rum, USA ALC: 35%

CARMELITANO www.carmelitano.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carmelitano 119 London Dry Gin, Castellon, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

CAROLANS www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Carolans Irish Cream, Ireland ALC: 17%

CARPANO www.infiniumspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Milan, Itlay ALC: 16.5% RETAIL PRICE: $32 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Carpano Dry Vermouth, Milan, Itlay ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $23

CASA MARTELLETTI www.perlino.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Casa Martelletti Classico Vermouth, Piedmont, Italy ALC: 16%

CASARES SILVER MEDAL ■ Casares Single Malt Whisky, Buenos Aires, Argentina ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CASK & CREW DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Rye Whiskey Blend, Kentucky, USA &, Rye, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cask & Crew Walnut Toffee Whiskey, Kentucky, USA &, Rye, Canada ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25

CASK ISLAY www.adrattray.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $53

CATCH FIRE www.prestigewineandspiritsgroup.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Catch Fire Cinnamon Whisky, Minnesota, Canada ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $12

CATOCTIN CREEK www.catoctincreekdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Catoctin Creek 92 Proof Single Barrel Single Batch Roundstone Rye Whisky, Virginia, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $52 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Catoctin Creek Cask Proof Roundstone Rye Whisky, 1757 Brandy Finished, Virginia, USA ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $89 SILVER MEDAL ■ Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whisky, Virginia, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 14 CATZ www.catzdistillers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ CATZ Dry Gin, Holland ALC: 48.2%

CAZCANES www.cazcanestequila.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cazcanes Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $49

CEDAR RIDGE www.cedarridgewhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Reserve Iowa Bourbon Whiskey, Iowa, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $49 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey, Iowa, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $48

CENTINELA www.tequilacentinela.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Centinela Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Centinela Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Centinela Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

CENTRAL CITY www.centralcitybrewing.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Central City Lohin McKinnon Single Malt Whisky, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Central City Queensborough Small Batch Dry Gin, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $32

CHALONG BAY www.chalongbayrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Chalong Bay Pure Series Rum, Phuket, Thailand ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

CHAMBERS BAY DISTILLERY www.chambersbaydistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Chambers Bay Distillery Rán Vodka, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

CHAMUCOS www.tequilachamucos.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chamucos Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40%

CHAREAU www.chareau.us DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Chareau Aloe Liqueur, California, USA ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $45

CHARLES ST. www.thebaltimorewhiskeycompany.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Charles St. Apple Brandy, Maryland, USA ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $33

CHARLESTON DISTILLING www.charlestondistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Calhoun’s Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey, South Carolina, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $48 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Carolina Reaper Pepper Flavored Vodka, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 SILVER MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Jasper’s Bourbon Barrel Gin, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Jasper’s Gin, South Carolina, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $32 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Charleston Distilling Tolerance Liqueur, South Carolina, USA ALC: 36% RETAIL PRICE: $32

CHASE www.chasedistillery.co.uk BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chase Edlerflower Liqueur, Herefordshire, England ALC: 20% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chase Espresso Vodka, England ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Chase Potato Vodka, Herefordshire, England ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chase Williams Elegant 48 Gin, England ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Chase Williams GB Gin, Herefordshire, England ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

CHATEAU CHANTELLE www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Chateau Chantelle Brandy, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

CHATEAU DE LACQUY DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Chateau de Lacquy Armagnac VSOP, Bas Armagnac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65

CHATEAU DE LAUBADE www.chateaudelaubade.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Chateau de Laubade 18 Year Old Bas Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

CHICKEN COCK www.chickencockwhiskey.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Chicken Cock 160th Anniversary 8 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $90

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 15 CHINGGIS www.monbev.mn DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Chinggis Original Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 39% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ Chinggis White Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 39% RETAIL PRICE: $13

CHIVAS REGAL www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Chivas Regal Ultis Blended Malt Scotch, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $200

CHYI LEH WEI www.chyilehwei.com.tw SILVER MEDAL ■ Chyi Leh Wei 68% Chun Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan ALC: 68% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Chyi Leh Wei 92% Chun Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan ALC: 92% RETAIL PRICE: $16

CINZANO www.campariamerica.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cinzano Bianco Vermouth, Piedmont, Italy ALC: 15% GOLD MEDAL ■ Cinzano Rosso Vermouth, Piedmont, Italy ALC: 15%

CIRKA www.cirka.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ CIRKA Gin Sauvage, Quebec, Canada ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $47 SILVER MEDAL ■ CIRKA Vodka Terroir, Quebec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

CÎROC www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ CÎROC Apple Vodka, France ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ CÎROC Mango Vodka, France ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $40

CITY OF LONDON www.cityoflondondistilllery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ City of London Christopher Wren Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 45.3% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ City of London Dry Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 41.3% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ City of London Old Tom Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 43.3% RETAIL PRICE: $38 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ City of London Square Mile Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 47.3% RETAIL PRICE: $45

CLYNELISH www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Clynelish 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $57

COBALTO www.destileriacasadepiedra.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cobalto Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cobalto Organic Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

COBBLE RIDGE DISTILLERY www.cobbleridgedistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cobble Ridge Distillery Neutral Brandy, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

CÓDIGO 1530 www.codigo1530.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Código 1530 Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $119

COGNAC GODET www.cognacgodet.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST COGNAC VSOP OR EQUIVALENT ■ Cognac Godet Special Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cognac Godet Deux Fréres Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cognac Godet Fine Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

COGNAC PARK www.cognac-park.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Cognac Park Extra Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $293 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cognac Park Pineau Liqueur, France ALC: 17%

COKANA BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cokana Coca Leaf Vodka, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

COLDSTREAM CLEAR www.coldstreamclear.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Coldstream Clear Premium Vodka, Nova Scotia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Coldstream Clear Single Barrel Rum, Nova Scotia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34

COLLINGWOOD www.collingwoodwhisky.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Collingwood Blended Canadian Whisky, Collingwood, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 16 COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR www.sazerac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 63.8% RETAIL PRICE: $70 SILVER MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $70 GOLD MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $60 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $40

COLORADO GOLD www.coloradogolddistillers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Colorado Gold Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Colorado Gold Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado, USA ALC: 61.9% RETAIL PRICE: $60

COMANDON www.comandon.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Comandon Limited Release Single Batch Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $145

COMTE DE LAUVIA GOLD MEDAL ■ Comte de Lauvia Réserve Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

COMTE LOUIS DE LAURISTON www.baronfrancois.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Comte Louis de Lauriston VSOP Calvados, Normandy, France ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $50

CONJURE http://conjurecognac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Conjure Cognac, Blend of VS/VSOP/XO, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CONKER SPIRIT www.conkerspirit.co.uk BRONZE MEDAL ■ Conker Spirit Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Dorset, United Kingdom ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $37 GOLD MEDAL ■ Conker Spirit Dorset Dry Gin, Dorset, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

CONNEMARA www.beamsuntory.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

CONNIPTION www.durhamdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Conniption American Dry Gin, North Carolina, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $35 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Conniption Navy Strength Gin, North Carolina, USA ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $40

CONTINGO www.donsebastianiandsons.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Contingo Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CONTROL C www.piscocontrolc.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Control C 43° Pisco, Coquimbo, Chile ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $3 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Control C Pisco, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Control C Pisco, Limarí Valley, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $8

CONVITE www.convitemezcal.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Convite Joven Esencial Silver Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $35

COOPERS’ CRAFT SILVER MEDAL ■ Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 41.1% RETAIL PRICE: $26

COOPERSTOWN DISTILLERY www.cooperstowndistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cooperstown Distillery Cooper’s Legacy Small Batch Bourbon, New York, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $60

COPPER CITY www.azdistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Copper City Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Arizona Cabernet Wine Cask, Arizona, U.S. ALC: 59% RETAIL PRICE: $45

COPPER DOG www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Copper Dog Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

COPPER RIVET www.copperrivetdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Copper Rivet Dockyard Gin, Kent, United Kingdom ALC: 41.2% RETAIL PRICE: $36 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Copper Rivet Vela Vodka, Kent, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 17 COPPERWORKS www.copperworksdistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BARREL AGED GIN ■ Copperworks Northwest Cask Finished Gin, Washington, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $60 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Copperworks Northwest Small Batch Gin, Washington, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $39

CORAZÓN DE AGAVE www.tequilacorazon.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Corazón de Agave Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CORRALEJO www.infiniumspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corralejo Añejo Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Corralejo Silver Tequila, Guanajuato, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

CORSAIR www.corsairartisan.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Corsair Tennessee Single Malt Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $70 SILVER MEDAL ■ Corsair Wild Fire American Malt Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 59.8% RETAIL PRICE: $70

COTSWOLDS www.cotswoldsdistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cotswolds Dry Gin, Cotswolds, United Kingdom ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40

COVERED PEAK www.floodedfoxden.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Covered Peak Vodka, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24

CRAFTED COCKTAILS www.craftedcocktails.net SILVER MEDAL ■ Crafted Cocktails Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix, USA RETAIL PRICE: $9

CRAGGANMORE www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

CRAIGELLACHIE www.craigellachie.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% SILVER MEDAL ■ Craigellachie 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% SILVER MEDAL ■ Craigellachie 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46%

CREMOTTO www.cremotto.it SILVER MEDAL ■ Cremotto Crema di Liquore, Italy ALC: 17%

CRESPO www.destilsursa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Crespo Premium London Dry Gin, Andes, Ecuador ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35

CROIZET www.av-brands.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW BRANDY / BEST COGNAC / BEST COGNAC EXTRA-AGED/VINTAGE ■ Croizet Extra Cognac, Cognac, France ​ ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $233 SILVER MEDAL ■ Croizet Black Legend Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $64 SILVER MEDAL ■ Croizet Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $48 GOLD MEDAL ■ Croizet Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $117

CROOKED WATER www.crookedwaterspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Crooked Water Abyss Navy Strength Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Crooked Water Sundog Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $32

CROP www.cropvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Crop Artisanal Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

CROW’S NEST www.terressentia.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crow’s Nest Spiced Rum, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40%

CROWN ROYAL www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky, Canada ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 18 SILVER MEDAL ■ Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finish Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40.5% RETAIL PRICE: $60

CRUZ www.cruztequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cruz Vodka, New York, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24

CRUZAN www.cruzanrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, US Virgin Islands RETAIL PRICE: $14

CRYO www.cryovodka.cz BRONZE MEDAL ■ CRYO Vodka, Czech Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

CRYSTAL HEAD www.crystalheadvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Crystal Head Vodka, Newfoundland, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

CUTBACK www.prestigebevgroup.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutback Ruby Red Grapefruit and Blood Orange Flavored Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $13

CUTTY SARK www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CUTWATER SPIRITS www.cutwaterspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits 5 Year Old Cask Strength Rum, California, USA GOLD MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin, California, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Devil’s Share Bourbon, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $100 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Devil’s Share Moonshine, California, USA ALC: 49.3% RETAIL PRICE: $25 GOLD MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Devil’s Share Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $100 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Habanero Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Horchata Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Mai Tai Mix, California, USA RETAIL PRICE: $7 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Mild Bloody Mary Mix, California, USA RETAIL PRICE: $7 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin, California, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin and Tonic RTD, California, USA ALC: 6.2% RETAIL PRICE: $4 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Opah Herbal Liqueur, California, USA ALC: 36% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, California, USA RETAIL PRICE: $7 GOLD MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Spicy Bloody Mary RTD, California, USA ALC: 10% RETAIL PRICE: $4 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Rum and Cola RTD, California, USA ALC: 7% RETAIL PRICE: $4 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Spiced Rum, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets White Rum, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21

CYRANO www.cyranoarmagnac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Cyrano 25 Year Old Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Cyrano 50 Year Old Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $350 SILVER MEDAL ■ Cyrano Roxane Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30

CZAR’S ORIGINAL www.ladogaspb.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Czar’s Original Vodka, Russia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

DAFFY’S www.daffysgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Daffy’s Gin, Scotland, United Kingdom ALC: 43.4% RETAIL PRICE: $37

DALWHINNIE www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dalwhinnie Winter’s Gold Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $42

DAMN FINE www.durhamdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Damn Fine Chocolate Liqueur, North Carolina, USA ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Damn Fine Coffee Liqueur, North Carolina, USA ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Damn Fine Mocha Liqueur, North Carolina, USA ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 19 DAMSOUL www.solsongju.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Damsoul Pine Liquor Soju, Korea ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

DANCING DOG www.floodedfoxden.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dancing Dog Gin, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

DANCING SANDS www.dancingsands.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dancing Sands Vodka, New Zealand ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

DAVID NICHOLSON www.luxco.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST STRAIGHT BOURBON ■ David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $33 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $33

DE LUZE GOLD MEDAL ■ De Luze Fine Champagne Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $85

DEANSTON www.distell.co.za DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Deanston 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Deanston 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $170 SILVER MEDAL ■ Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $34

DÉCADA www.decadatequila.com GOLD MEDAL ■ DÉCADA Silver Tequila, San Francisco de Asis, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47

DEEP RUN www.asmithbowman.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Deep Run Virginia Vodka, Virginia, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DEFIANT www.defiantwhisky.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Defiant RYE Whisky, North Carolina, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55

DELPECH FOUGERAT www.vinet-delpech.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST COGNAC XO OR EQUIVALENT ■ Delpech Fougerat Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Delpech Fougerat Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Delpech Fougerat Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40%

DEN-EN www.denen-shuzo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Den-En Gohyakunengura Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $35

DENNING’S POINT DISTILLERY www.denningspointdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Denning’s Point Distillery Beacon Bourbon, Hudson Valley, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $48

DENTED BRICK DISTILLERY www.dentedbrick.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Antelope Island Rum, Utah, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dented Brick Distillery Carl Ethan Akeley Gin, Utah, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY www.desertdiamonddistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Desert Diamond Distillery Gold Miner Barrel Reserve Rum, Arizona, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

DESGIN www.desgingin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Desgin Gin, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

DESMADRE www.DesMaDreTequila.com GOLD MEDAL ■ DesMaDre Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52 BRONZE MEDAL ■ DesMaDre Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 GOLD MEDAL ■ DesMaDre Unaged Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

DEVIL’S BATHTUB www.hfdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Devil’s Bathtub Gin, New York, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DEVILS RIVER www.DevilsRiverWhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Devils River Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 20 DEVOTION www.devotionvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Devotion Blood Orange Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

DEWAR’S www.dewars.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dewar’s Signature Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $189 GOLD MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Ancestor 12 Year Old Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28 GOLD MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Monarch 15 Year Old Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dewar’s The Vintage 18 Year Old Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $59 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dewar’s White Label Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17

DIAMANT BY MEDOFF SILVER MEDAL ■ Diamant by Medoff Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $7

DICTADOR www.dictador.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dictador XO Insolent - Solera System Rum, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $99 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dictador Treasure Gin, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $55

DILLON’S www.dillons.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dillon’s Cherry Gin Liqueur, Ontario, Canada ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dillon’s Dry Gin 7, Ontario, Canada ALC: 44.8% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dillon’s Rose Gin Liqueur, Ontario, Canada ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dillon’s The Laboratory Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40

DIMMI www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dimmi Liquore di Milano, Italy ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $35

DIPLOMATICO www.domaineselect.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24 SILVER MEDAL ■ Diplomatico Planas Rum, Venezuela ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $29

DISARONNO www.disaronno.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Disaronno Originale, Soronno, Italy ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Disaronno Riserva, Sicily, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $350

DISTILLERY 031 www.distillery031.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Distillery 031 Durban Dry Gin, Kwa Zulu Nata, South Africa ALC: 43% SILVER MEDAL ■ Distillery 031 Heart of Darkness Coffee Liqueur, Kwa Zulu Nata, South Africa ALC: 30%

DISTILLERY BOTANICA www.distillerybotanica.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Distillery Botanica Rather Royal Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $70

DISTILLERY KLEINER www.distillerykleiner.cz SILVER MEDAL ■ Distillery Kleiner Wild Cherry Brandy, Czech ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $70

DISTRICT DISTILLING www.district-distilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ District Distilling Buzzard Point Rum, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ District Distilling Checkerbark Gin, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $32

DIXIE www.grainandbarrel.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dixie Southern Vodka, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

DO GOOD www.dogooddistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Do Good California Bourbon, California, USA ALC: 45.6% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Do Good DGD Hop Flavored Whisky, California, USA ALC: 45.6% RETAIL PRICE: $85

DOBSON’S GOLD MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Belle Epoch Single Malt Scotch, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 60% RETAIL PRICE: $160 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dobson’s New England Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $63 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Pure Vodka, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $59 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dobson’s Sumac Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $63

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 21 DOC PEPE’S LAB www.docpepeslab.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Doc Pepe’s Lab Cuvée Reserve Barrel Old Fashioned, California, USA ALC: 35.8% RETAIL PRICE: $46 GOLD MEDAL ■ Doc Pepe’s Lab Old Fashioned, California, USA ALC: 35.9% RETAIL PRICE: $36

DOGWOOD DISTILLING www.DogwoodDistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dogwood Distilling Union Gin, Oregon, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $22

DOMAINE DE JOY www.domaine-joy.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Domaine de Joy Jollité Armagnac VSOP, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

DON ALFREDO www.donalfredo.pe GOLD MEDAL ■ Don Alfredo Mosto Verde Acholado Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $75

DON ARMANDO SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Armando Reserva Cristalino Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $480 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Don Armando Reserva Reposado Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $380

DON CICCIO & FIGLI www.donciccioefigli.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Don Ciccio & Figli Amaro Tonico Ferro Kina, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $37 GOLD MEDAL ■ Don Ciccio & Figli C3 Carciofo Aperitivo, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 23% RETAIL PRICE: $34 SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Ciccio & Figli Finocchietto Liqueur, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $34 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Don Ciccio & Figli Nocino Liqueur, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 29% RETAIL PRICE: $40

DON PANCHO ORIGENES www.terlatowines.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Don Pancho Origenes 8 Year Old Rum, Panama ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

DON Q www.donq.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Q 151 Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 75% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Don Q 2007 Signature Release Single Barrel Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Q Grand Añejo Rum, Puerto Rico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced, Puerto Rico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DOOLEY’S www.behn-liqueurs.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dooley’s Egg Cream Liqueur, Germany ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $17 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dooley’s Toffee Cream Liqueur, Germany ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $17

DOOR COUNTY www.doorcountydistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Door County Gin, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $25

DOS TIERRAS www.azdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dos Tierras Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

DR. STONER’S www.drstoners.net SILVER MEDAL ■ Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dr. Stoner’s Smoky Herb Whiskey, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $33

DRIPPING SPRINGS www.drippingspringsvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Dripping Springs Texas Orange Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Dripping Springs Traditional Gin, Texas, USA ALC: 47.5% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DRY FLY www.dryflydistilling.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dry Fly Port Finished Wheat Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

DRY HILLS www.dryhillsdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dry Hills Hollowtop Vodka, Montana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dry Hills Montana Abbey Gin, Montana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

DRY LINE www.southhollowspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Dry Line Gin, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 22 DRY TOWN www.drytown.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dry Town Gin, USA ALC: 46% SILVER MEDAL ■ Dry Town Vodka, USA ALC: 40%

DUNCAN TAYLOR www.duncantaylor.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Duncan Taylor 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Huntley, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

DUNVILLE’S www.echlinville.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Dunville’s PX 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, County Down, Northern Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $47

DURANGO CRAFT SPIRITS www.durangospirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Durango Craft Spirits Mayday Moonshine, Colorado, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $32

E & J www.ejgallo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ E & J Apple, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $13 BRONZE MEDAL ■ E & J Brandy VS, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $10 SILVER MEDAL ■ E & J Brandy XO, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $16 SILVER MEDAL ■ E & J Peach, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $13

EAGLE RARE www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

EAU CLAIRE DISTILLERY www.eauclairedistillery.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ Eau Claire Distillery Parlour Gin, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 GOLD MEDAL ■ Eau Claire Distillery Prickly Pear EquineOx, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49

ECHLINVILLE www.echlinville.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Echlinville Single Estate Irish Pot Still Gin, County Down, Northern Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40

EDEN www.prestigebevgroup.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Eden Gin, England, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

EDINBURGH www.spencerfieldspirit.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Edinburgh Cannonball Gin, Edinburgh, Scotland ALC: 57.2% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Edinburgh Original Gin, Edinburgh, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Edinburgh Seaside Gin, Edinburgh, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $38

EFE www.eferaki.com.tr SILVER MEDAL ■ EFE Gold Raki, Turkey ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $25 GOLD MEDAL ■ EFE Tek Imbik Rakisi, Single Alembic, Turkey ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $27

EL AMO DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ El Amo Premium 100% Agave Añejo Tequila, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $59

EL CAPO www.mgbcorp.com SILVER MEDAL ■ El Capo Platinum Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

EL FOGONERO www.gofogonero.com SILVER MEDAL ■ El Fogonero Extra Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $85 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Fogonero Silver Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

EL FUMADOR www.donsebastianiandsons.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Fumador Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

EL HUERTO DE AZPITIA www.elhuertodeazpitia.com SILVER MEDAL ■ El Huerto de Azpitia Acholado Pisco, Lima, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ El Huerto de Azpitia Quebranta Pisco, Lima, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $28

EL MACHO www.donsebastianiandsons.com SILVER MEDAL ■ El Macho Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 23 EL MAYOR www.luxco.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ El Mayor Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ El Mayor Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Mayor Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ El Mayor Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

EL PASADOR DE ORO BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Pasador de Oro XO Rum, Guatemala ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

EL REY www.tequilaelrey.com SILVER MEDAL ■ El Rey Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ El Rey Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Rey Silver Hibiscus Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Rey Silver Pineapple Coconut Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Rey Silver Strawberry Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $40 GOLD MEDAL ■ El Rey Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

EL TESORO www.eltesorotequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Tesoro 80th Anniversary Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $200 GOLD MEDAL ■ El Tesoro Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ El Tesoro Paradiso Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ El Tesoro Platinum Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $53

ELIJAH CRAIG www.heavenhilldistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON – 11 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 63.5% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $25

ENDLESS SUMMER www.grainandbarrel.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Endless Summer Silver Rum, Barbados ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

ESPIRITO XVI www.espiritoxvi.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Espirito XVI Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27 SILVER MEDAL ■ Espirito XVI Dourado Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $37

EVAN WILLIAMS www.evanwilliams.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 43.3% RETAIL PRICE: $30

EVERCLEAR www.luxco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Everclear 190 Proof, Missouri, USA ALC: 95% RETAIL PRICE: $18

EVOK www.monbev.mn SILVER MEDAL ■ EVOK Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 39% RETAIL PRICE: $20

EXOTICO www.luxco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Exotico Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15 GOLD MEDAL ■ Exotico Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

EXPRESIONES CORAZÓN www.expresionesdelcorazon.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Expresiones Corazón Old Rip Van Winkle Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80 SILVER MEDAL ■ Expresiones Corazón Thomas H Handy Sazerac Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80

EZRA BROOKS www.luxco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Kentucky Sour Mash Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $14 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks Old Ezra 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25 GOLD MEDAL ■ Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $19

FACUNDO www.bacardi.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Facundo Eximo Rum, Bahamas ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 24 SILVER MEDAL ■ Facundo Neo Silver Rum, Bahamas ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

FAINTING GOAT SPIRITS www.faintinggoatspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Fainting Goat Spirits Emulsion New American Gin, North Carolina, USA ALC: 45.5% RETAIL PRICE: $33

FAMILIA CAMARENA www.tequilacamarena.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Familia Camarena Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17

FANTASIA SILVER MEDAL ■ Fantasia Coffee Flavor Sorghum Liqueur, Taoyuan, Taiwan ALC: 19% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Fantasia Plum Flavor Sorghum Liqueur, Taoyuan, Taiwan ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $23

FARMER’S www.chathamimports.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Farmer’s Botanical Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 46.7% RETAIL PRICE: $29

FEENEY’S www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur, County Laois, Ireland ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $15

FIFTH SPIRE www.fifthspire.co.uk GOLD MEDAL ■ Fifth Spire Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $50

FIFTY POUNDS www.shaw-ross.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fifty Pounds Gin, London, England ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $33

FILS DU ROY www.distilleriefilsduroy.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Fils du Roy Grande-OZ Raspberry Brandy, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ Fils du Roy Thuya Gin, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $24

FIRE OAK www.fireoakdistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Fire Oak Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23

FIREFLY www.fireflyspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Firefly Classic Vodka, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Firefly Ruby Red Vodka, South Carolina, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, South Carolina, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $19

FIRESTONE AND ROBERTSON www.frdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Firestone and Robertson TX Straight Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

FIVE & 20 SPIRITS www.fiveand20.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Five & 20 Spirits Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

FIVE WIVES www.ogdensown.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Five Wives Vodka, Utah, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

FLOR DE CAÑA www.flordecana.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 4 Year Old Extra Seco Rum, Nicaragua ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17 SILVER MEDAL ■ Flor de Caña 7 Year Old Gran Reserva Rum, Nicaragua ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

FNQ RUM COMPANY www.mtuncle.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ FNQ Rum Company Iridium Rum, Queensland, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

FORDS www.fordsgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Fords Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $29

FORMOSA BRONZE MEDAL ■ Formosa Superior White Rum, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

FORTRESS www.fortressrum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fortress Rum, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 25 FORTY CREEK www.fortycreekwhisky.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Forty Creek Barrel Select Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 43% SILVER MEDAL ■ Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40%

FOUR PILLARS www.fourpillarsgin.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Barrel Aged Gin, Australia ALC: 43.8% RETAIL PRICE: $45 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Modern Australian Gin, Australia ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $39 SILVER MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Australia ALC: 58.8% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin, Australia ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $39

FOUR ROSES www.fourrosesbourbon.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON – 11 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Four Roses Elliott’s Select Barrel Strength 2016 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 56.9% RETAIL PRICE: $125 GOLD MEDAL ■ Four Roses 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 55.6% RETAIL PRICE: $125 GOLD MEDAL ■ Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $39 GOLD MEDAL ■ Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Four Roses Yellow Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

FREY RANCH www.freyranch.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Frey Ranch Barrel Finished Gin, Nevada, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Frey Ranch Reserve Absinthe, Nevada, USA ALC: 60% RETAIL PRICE: $54

FRÏS www.frisvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Frïs Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13

FRÍSCO BRONZE MEDAL ■ Frísco Craft Distilled Brandy, California, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35

FROGGY B BRONZE MEDAL ■ Froggy B Vodka, France, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

FU-FENG DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Fu-Feng Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $15 SILVER MEDAL ■ Fu-Feng Kaoliang Liquor with Edible Gold Flake, Taiwan ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $23

FUGITIVES SPIRITS www.fugitivesspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Fugitives Spirits Grandgousier Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $69 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fugitives Spirits Manifesto Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $48 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fugitives Spirits Tennessee Waltz Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 45.5% RETAIL PRICE: $59

FUNDADOR www.bodegasfundador.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Fundador Exclusivo Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Fundador Supremo Aged 15 Years in Old Amontillado Sherry Casks, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40%

FUZZY’S www.fuzzyvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

GANKUTSUOH www.takarasake.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Gankutsuoh Rice Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GAUTIER www.cognac-gautier.com SILVER MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Extra 1755 Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ GAUTIER Tradition Rare Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 41.2%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 26 GENTLEMEN’S CRAFT www.thedrunkenhorsegin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Gentlemen’s Craft The Drunken Horse Gin, Belgium ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $44

GET HOT www.gethottequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Get Hot Habanero Tequila, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GIASS www.giassgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Giass Dry Gin, Italy ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $50

GIN BOREAL www.distilleriedufjord.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Gin Boreal Km12, Québec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

GIN DE NEIGE www.domaineneige.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gin de Neige, Domaine Neige, Quebec, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $31

GIN JAPAN BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gin Japan Blended Whisky, Yamanashi, Japan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

GIN+ www.destillerie-krauss.at SILVER MEDAL ■ Gin+ Oak Cask Gin, Steiermark, Austria ALC: 50%

GINABELLE SILVER MEDAL ■ Ginabelle Gin, Galicia, Spain ALC: 42.3% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GINNY’S www.ginnysgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ginny’s Gin, California, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $36

GLACIER DISTILLING www.glacierdistilling.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Glacier Distilling North Fork Rye Whiskey, Montana, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glacier Distilling Trail of the Cedars Extrait d’Absinthe, Montana, USA ALC: 62.5% RETAIL PRICE: $58

GLEN GRANT www.campariamerica.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glen Grant 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43% SILVER MEDAL ■ Glen Grant 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43%

GLENCADAM www.royalwines.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Glencadam 1825 Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

GLENDALOUGH GOLD MEDAL ■ Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, County Wicklow, Ireland ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin, County Wicklow, Ireland ALC: 41% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GLENEFFER www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Gleneffer Blended Scotch Whisky, Victoria, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36

GLENGARRY SILVER MEDAL ■ Glengarry Blended Highland Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glengarry Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $33

GLENGOYNE www.shaw-ross.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Glengoyne 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $400

GLENKINCHIE www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenkinchie 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Lowlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $55

GLENMORANGIE www.glenmorangie.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – UP TO 12 YEARS ■ Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Bacalta Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $99 GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $119 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1990 Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $630 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $54

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 27 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Original 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $199

GLYNNEVAN www.glynnevan.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ GLYNNEVAN Cabot Triple Barrel Canadian Rye Whisky, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ GLYNNEVAN Double Barrel Canadian Rye Whisky, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45

GOLDENBLUE SILVER MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Diamond Whisky, Scotland ALC: 36.5% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Sappirus Whisky, Scotland ALC: 36.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ GOLDENBLUE The Summit 20 Year Old Whisky, Scotland ALC: 36.5% RETAIL PRICE: $48

GOODERHAM & WORTS GOLD MEDAL ■ Gooderham & Worts 4 Grain Blend Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 44.4% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Gooderham & Worts Little Trinity Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $80

GORDON & MACPHAIL www.gordonandmacphail.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant Rare Vintage 1954 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $1,600

GORDON’S www.diageo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Gordon’s London Dry Gin, Traveler’s Edition, United Kingdom ALC: 47.5% RETAIL PRICE: $24 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Gordon’s Special Dry London Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $18

GOUVEIA BRASIL www.grupogouveiabrasil.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Gouveia Brasil Fine Cachaça Liqueur, Minas Gerais, Brazil ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $95 SILVER MEDAL ■ Gouveia Brasil Premium Cachaça, Minas Gerais, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $84

GRACIAS A DIOS SILVER MEDAL ■ Gracias a Dios Tepextate Mezcal, Oaxaca, MEXICO ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $85

GRADUS Ø SILVER MEDAL ■ Gradus Ø Vodka, Perm, Russia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

GRAN CORONEL SILVER MEDAL ■ Gran Coronel Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Gran Coronel Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Gran Coronel Coffee Liquor, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Gran Coronel Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38

GRAND DOUGLAS SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Douglas Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $135 GOLD MEDAL ■ Grand Douglas Single Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $500

GRAND MACNISH SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Macnish Original Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Macnish Six Cask Edition Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

GRAND MARNIER DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW LIQUEUR / BEST FRUIT LIQUEUR ■ Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur, France ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880 Liqueur, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $350 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire Liqueur, France ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Liqueur, France ALC: 40%

GRAND MAYAN www.palehorseimports.net SILVER MEDAL ■ Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Tequila, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTILLERY www.grandtraversedistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Grand Traverse Distillery Ole George Straight Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $54

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 28 GRATON DISTILLING COMPANY BRONZE MEDAL ■ Graton Distilling Company D. George Benham’s Sonoma Dry Gin, California, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Graton Distilling Company D. George Benham’s Vodka Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GRAYS DE LUXE www.grays.mu SILVER MEDAL ■ Grays De Luxe Master Distillation Silver Cane Liquor, Mauritius ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $6

GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY www.greatlakesdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Great Lakes Distillery Good Land Orange Liqueur, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Great Lakes Distillery Roaring Dan’s Rum, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

GREAT WAGON ROAD DISTILLING www.gwrdistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Great Wagon Road Distilling Quinns Barrel Rested Poitin, North Carolina, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Great Wagon Road Distilling Rua American Single Malt, North Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

GREENBAR DISTILLERY www.greenbar.biz SILVER MEDAL ■ Greenbar Distillery Fruitlab Ginger Liqueur, California, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $29

GREENHOOK GINSMITHS www.greenhookgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Greenhook Ginsmiths American Dry Gin, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Greenhook Ginsmiths Beach Plum Gin Liqueur, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Greenhook Ginsmiths Old Tom Gin, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 50.1% RETAIL PRICE: $46

GREENSAND RIDGE www.greensanddistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Greensand Ridge London Dry Gin, Kent, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

GROSSET www.grosset.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Grosset Grosset45 Spirit, South Australia, Australia ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $67

GUNPOWDER www.gunpowdergin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Gunpowder Irish Gin, Drumshanbo, Ireland ALC: 43%

HA’PENNY SILVER MEDAL ■ Ha’penny Gin, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

HAIG CLUB www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Haig Club Clubman Single Grain Scotch, Lowlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24 SILVER MEDAL ■ Haig Club Single Grain Scotch, Lowlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

HALF HITCH® www.halfhitch.london SILVER MEDAL ■ HALF HITCH® Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

HAMMERMILL www.prestigebevgroup.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hammermill Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

HANAMI www.distillersales.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Hanami Gin, Holland, The Netherlands ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

HANKEY BANNISTER www.interbevgroup.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Hankey Bannister Original Blended Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

HANSON OF SONOMA www.hansonspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hanson Of Sonoma Habanero Flavored Vodka, California, Sonoma ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hanson Of Sonoma Original Vodka, California, Sonoma ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

HARDSHORE www.hardshoredistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hardshore Original Gin, Maine, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $34

HARDY www.ahardyusa.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Hardy Cognac VS, France ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Hardy Cognac VSOP, France ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hardy Noces D’argent Cognac, France ALC: 40%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 29 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hardy Noces D’or Sublime Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $325

HASEL NUSS GOLD MEDAL ■ Hasel Nuss Hazelnut Spirit, Steiermark, Austria ALC: 33%

HAVANA CLUB www.havana-club.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club 3 Años, Cuba ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Havana Club 7 Años, Cuba ALC: 40%

HAWTHORN’S www.hawthornsgin.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Hawthorn’s Gin, England, United Kingdom ALC: 41%

HECTOR LEGRAND SILVER MEDAL ■ Hector Legrand Brandy XO, France ALC: 40%

HEDONICA SILVER MEDAL ■ Hedonica Grape Brandy Vinjak, Croatia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $100 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hedonica Tepka Pear Brandy, Croatia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

HELL’S HALF ACRE www.panthercitydistilleryllc.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hell’s Half Acre 1885 Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18

HELLCAT MAGGIE SILVER MEDAL ■ Hellcat Maggie Irish Whiskey, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

HENDRICK’S www.grantusa.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Hendrick’s Gin, Scotland ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $35

HEPPLE www.hepplegin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hepple Gin, England ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

HERNÖ www.hernogin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Hernö Gin, Sweden ALC: 40.5% RETAIL PRICE: $38 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hernö Gin 47%, Sweden ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $53 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Hernö Gin 47%, Sweden ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $53 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hernö Old Tom Gin, Sweden ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $46

HERON SILVER MEDAL ■ Heron Añejado Pisco, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $54

HERRADURA www.herradura.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52 GOLD MEDAL ■ Herradura Colección de la Casa Directo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 55% RETAIL PRICE: $90 SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Colección de la Casa Port Cask Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Herradura Reposado Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $44 SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Selección Suprema Extra Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $350 SILVER MEDAL ■ Herradura Silver Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Herradura Ultra Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

HIDDEN STILL www.hiddenstillspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Hidden Still Premium Straight Bourbon, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $42

HIGH RISE GOLD MEDAL ■ High Rise 1940 Spring Kaoliang, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $65

HIGH RIVER www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ High River Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

HIGHLAND PARK www.highlandparkwhisky.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $55 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $145

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Highland Park Dark Origins Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland ALC: 46.8% RETAIL PRICE: $80 SILVER MEDAL ■ Highland Park Valkyrie Single Malt Scotch, Orkney, Scotland ALC: 45.9% RETAIL PRICE: $80

HIGHSPIRE www.highspirewhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Highspire Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

HILLROCK ESTATE DISTILLERY www.hillrockdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Double Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Sauternes-Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $95 GOLD MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Single Malt Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $100 GOLD MEDAL ■ Hillrock Estate Distillery Solera Aged Bourbon, New York, USA ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $80

HINTERLAND www.hinterland-gin.de BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hinterland Destille Gin, Bavaria, Germany ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

HIPPOCAMPUS BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hippocampus Barrel Aged Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $95 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hippocampus Dry Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $80

HIXSON www.terressentia.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hixson Gin, South Carolina, USA ALC: 46%

HOLLA www,hollaspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Holla Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

HOLLYWOOD www.hollywoodvodka.tv GOLD MEDAL ■ Hollywood Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

HONOR www.blueskybrands.co.za SILVER MEDAL ■ Honor Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Honor Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $59

HORNITOS www.beamglobal.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Hornitos Black Barrel Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hornitos Plata Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23

HOUSE OF ELRICK www.houseofelrick.com SILVER MEDAL ■ House of Elrick Gin, Aberdeen, Scotland ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $48

HUAMANÍ www.piscohuamani.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Huamaní Mosto Verde Acholado Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31 SILVER MEDAL ■ Huamaní Mosto Verde Quebranta Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31

HUDSON www.hudsonwhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $56 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hudson Barrel Finish Four Grain Bourbon, New York, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $43 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Hudson Maple Cask Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $50

HULKULEZ BRONZE MEDAL ■ Hulkulez Strong Liqueur, Malaysia

HUMBOLDT DISTILLERY www.humboldtdistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Humboldt Distillery Humboldt’s Finest, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Humboldt Distillery Organic Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

HYDE www.hydewhiskey.ie SILVER MEDAL ■ Hyde 1916 Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $49

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 31 IICHIKO http://www.iichiko.co.jp/en/ SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko 2017 Edition Reserve Shinwa Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 GOLD MEDAL ■ iichiko 2017 Edition Reserve Zenwa Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ iichiko Bar Fruits Yuzu Cocktail, Oita, Japan ALC: 8% RETAIL PRICE: $10 SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Blū Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $28 GOLD MEDAL ■ iichiko Frasco Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Kogane-No-Imo Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Kurobin Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Special Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ iichiko Standerd Shochu, Oita, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $20

IKKOMON www.takarasake.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ikkomon Sweet Potato Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $35

ILLEGAL TENDER RUM CO. www.illegaltenderrumco.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Illegal Tender Rum Co. 1808 Barely Legal Rum, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 40%

IMOYAROU TANAKA www.hombo.co.jp DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Imoyarou Tanaka Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $6

IMPERIAL COLLECTION www.ladogaspb.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Imperial Collection Gold Vodka, Russia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

INFUSE www.infusevodkas.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Infuse Cinnamon Apple Vodka, Santa Monica, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20 GOLD MEDAL ■ Infuse Lemon Vodka, Santa Monica, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Infuse Peach Vodka, Santa Monica, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

INTIPALKA ekekowineandspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Intipalka Acholado Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Intipalka Mosto Verde Torontel Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $37

IRISHMAN www.ows-winespirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Irishman Founder’s Reserve Blended Malt Irish Whiskey, Carlow, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Carlow, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $46 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Irishman Superior Irish Cream Liqueur, Carlow, Ireland ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $18

IRON SMOKE www.ironsmokewhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Iron Smoke Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

IRONROOT REPUBLIC www.ironrootrepublic.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Ironroot Republic Harbinger Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 59.3% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ironroot Republic Hubris Straight Corn Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 60.7% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ironroot Republic Icarus Straight Corn Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 53.8% RETAIL PRICE: $60

ISHINO KURAKARA www.hombo.co.jp BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ishino Kurakara Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $8

ISLAY MIST DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Islay Mist 8 Years Amontillado Napoleon Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $62 GOLD MEDAL ■ Islay Mist Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31

J HENRY & SONS www.jhenryandsons.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ J Henry & Sons 5 Year Old 92 Proof Small Batch Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $49 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ J Henry & Sons 5 Year Old Bellefontaine Reserve Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $74 GOLD MEDAL ■ J Henry & Sons 5 Year Old Cask Strength Patton Road Reserve Straight Bourbon, Wisconsin, USA ALC: 59% RETAIL PRICE: $69

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 32 J.P. WISER’S www.corby.ca SILVER MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $70 SILVER MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s 35 Year Old Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $180 BRONZE MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe Canadian Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s Dissertation Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 46.1% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ J.P. Wiser’s Triple Barrel Blended Canadian Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $20

JACK RYAN www.jackryanwhiskey.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Jack Ryan 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 46% SILVER MEDAL ■ Jack Ryan The Bourdega 15 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 46%

JAMES E. PEPPER 1776 www.jamesepepper.com GOLD MEDAL ■ James E. Pepper 1776 Sherry Cask Finish Straight Rye, Batch OL1, Kentucky, USA ALC: 52.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40 GOLD MEDAL ■ James E. Pepper 1776 Sherry Cask Finish Straight Rye, Batch PX1, Kentucky, USA ALC: 52.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40

JAMESON www.pernod-ricard-usa.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $70 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Blender’s Dog Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Bold Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Caskmates Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26 GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Copper’s Croze Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Crested Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Distiller’s Safe Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jameson Lively Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Jameson Round Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ Jameson Signature Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

JAMIE STEWART SILVER MEDAL ■ Jamie Stewart Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $16

JIM BEAM www.jimbeam.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $23 GOLD MEDAL ■ Jim Beam Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $40

JING www.jingpai.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Jing Herbal Liqueur, China ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $18

JIUJIU www.goldenbaydistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ JiuJiu Vodka with 22.5 Carat Gold Leaf Added, Nelson, New Zealand ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

JOHN BARR www.whyteandmackay.com SILVER MEDAL ■ John Barr Reserve Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

JOHN J. BOWMAN www.asmithbowman.com GOLD MEDAL ■ John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon, Viginia, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $50

JOHNNIE WALKER www.johnniewalker.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED SCOTCH / BEST BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKY ■ Johnnie Walker 15 Year Green Label Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker 10 Year Old Triple Grain American Oak Scotch, Blender’s Batch, Scotland ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker 12 Year Old Black Label Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 SILVER MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years, Scotland

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 33 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

JOIA SPIRIT www.joialife.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Joia Spirit Sparkling Greyhound, Minnesota, USA ALC: 6% RETAIL PRICE: $3

JOS. A. MAGNUS & CO. www.josephmagnus.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. District Dry Vigilant Gin, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $32 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 54.4% RETAIL PRICE: $150 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $92 SILVER MEDAL ■ Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Navy Strength Vigilant Gin, Washington, D.C., USA ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $37

JOSEPH CARTRON www.ahardyusa.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Crème, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France ALC: 19% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Joseph Cartron Imperial Cartron Liqueur, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Joseph Cartron Pamplemousse Rose Liqueur, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France ALC: 18% SILVER MEDAL ■ Joseph Cartron Sureau Elderflower Liqueur, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France ALC: 20% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Joseph Cartron Triple Sec Liqueur, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France ALC: 40%

JOTO UMESHU www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Joto Umeshu Plum Liqueur, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 14% RETAIL PRICE: $8

JOURNEYMAN DISTILLERY www.journeymandistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Journeyman Distillery Last Feather Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 45% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Journeyman Distillery Silver Cross Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 45%

JP TRODDEN www.jptrodden.com SILVER MEDAL ■ JP Trodden Small Batch Bourbon, Washington, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $79

JUAN MORE TIME www.juanmoretimetequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Juan More Time Premium Artesanal Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 SILVER MEDAL ■ Juan More Time Premium Artesanal Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $59

JUNCTION 56 www.junction56.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ Junction 56 Fireshine-Cinnamon Moonshine, Ontario, Canada ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Junction 56 Gin, Ontario, Canada ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Junction 56 Moonshine, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

JURA www.isleofjura.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

KAHLUA www.kahlua.com / www.pernod-ricard-usa.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Mexico ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $18

KALVELAGE www.kalmae.com.br BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kalvelage Vodka, Santa Catarina, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21

KANNOKO GOLD MEDAL ■ Kannoko Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25%

KANNUK www.kannuk.ca SILVER MEDAL ■ Kannuk Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

KANOKA SILVER MEDAL ■ Kanoka Shochu, Kyusyu, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $7

KARATE COWBOY www.karatecowboyspirit.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Karate Cowboy Ginger Mint Spirit & Sake, Ohio, USA ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Karate Cowboy Honey Wasabi Spirit & Sake, Ohio, USA ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Karate Cowboy Natural Spirit & Sake, Ohio, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 34 KARVEN www.karven.co.nz BRONZE MEDAL ■ Karven Bianco Vermouth, New Zealand ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Karven Dry Gin, New Zealand ALC: 40.8% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Karven Starka Vodka, New Zealand ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $55

KAVALAN www.kavalanwhisky.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt Whisky, Port Cask, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Distillery Reserve Single Malt Whisky, Peaty Cask, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 58.6% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Distillery Reserve Single Malt Whisky, Rum Cask, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $100 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $125 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Amontillado Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $600 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Brandy Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 59.4% RETAIL PRICE: $160 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $160 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 55.6% RETAIL PRICE: $470 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Single Malt Whisky, Sherry Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 57.8% RETAIL PRICE: $600 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Moscatel Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 54.8% RETAIL PRICE: $600 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Port Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 58.6% RETAIL PRICE: $300 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 55.6% RETAIL PRICE: $700 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 58.6% RETAIL PRICE: $180 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Malt Whisky, Single Cask Strength, Yilan, Taiwan ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $200

KENTUCKY TAVERN www.sazerac.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $11

KERRYGOLD www.kerrygoldirishcream.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kerrygold Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $25

KHARAA www.monbev.mn SILVER MEDAL ■ Kharaa Pure Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $8

KHARASO BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kharaso Vodka Original, Selangor, Malaysia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $16

KHORTYTSA www.globalspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Khortytsa Ice Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15 GOLD MEDAL ■ Khortytsa Platinum Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

KID CURRY www.rmdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kid Curry Silver Filtered Vodka, Utah, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KIKI www.kikivodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kiki Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17

KILBEGGAN www.beamsuntory.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kilbeggan Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KILL DEVIL RUM www.outerbanksdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Pecans & Honey Rum, North Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Shipwreck Series Irma Rum, North Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Silver Rum, North Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kill Devil Rum Winter Solspice Rum, North Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 35 KILLEPITSCH www.killepitsch.de BRONZE MEDAL ■ Killepitsch Applepitsch, Dusseldorf, Germany ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Killepitsch Gin Pitsch, Dusseldorf, Germany ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Killepitsch, Dusseldorf, Germany ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KIMERUD www.kimerud.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kimerud Gin, Norway ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kimerud Wild Grade Gin, Norway ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $38

KIN www.kinwhitewhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ KIN White Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY www.kingscountydistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON – UP TO 5 YEARS ■ Kings County Distillery Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon, Brooklyn, USA ​ ALC: 50% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 63% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Peated Bourbon, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 45% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Single Malt Peated Whiskey, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 47% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon, Brooklyn, USA ALC: 45%

KINKURO SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinkuro Shochu, Kyusyu, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $7

KINMEN GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen .5L- 38% Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 38% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen .5L- 53% Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 53% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen .5L- 58% Platinum Dragon Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen 1958 Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 53% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen 38% Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 38% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen 58% Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Aged Ta-Chu Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 66% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Baoyue Spring Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 46% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Battle Spirit Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 43% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Cellar Reserve Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 56% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor, Taiwan Merchant Selection, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 50% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Original Distilled No. 21 Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 56% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Blue Dragon, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 38% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Red Dragon, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 56% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Premium Kaoliang Liquor, Yellow Dragon, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Superior Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% GOLD MEDAL ■ Kinmen Taiwan Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Taiwan Selection No. 46 Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 46% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen V.S.O. Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 56%

KINMEN ROYAL www.kinmenroyal.com.tw BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kinmen Royal 53% Treasured Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $7 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinmen Royal 58% Treasured Kaoliang Liquor, Kinmen County, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $7

KINSALE SILVER MEDAL ■ Kinsale Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

KIRISHIMA DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SHOCHU ■ Kirishima Akane Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $22

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 36 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Aka Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $22 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Kuro Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kirishima Shiro Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $20

KIS www.kispirits.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ KIS O’Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 43.5% RETAIL PRICE: $80 SILVER MEDAL ■ KIS Old Tom Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ KIS Whisky Barrel Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42.7% RETAIL PRICE: $110 BRONZE MEDAL ■ KIS Wild Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $80

KISHOGURA www.hombo.co.jp BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kishogura Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $10

KNOB CREEK www.KnobCreek.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $31 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 60% RETAIL PRICE: $41 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $40

KNOCKMORE www.sw-spirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Knockmore Irish Whiskey, West Cork, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KOKORO www.kokorogin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kokoro Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $40

KOKTEBEL www.cvc.com.ua SILVER MEDAL ■ Koktebel 15 Year Old Brandy XO, Ukraine ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $22

KOMASA JYOZO www.en.komasa.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Komasa Jyozo Akazaru Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 24% SILVER MEDAL ■ Komasa Jyozo Kozuru Kuro Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 24% SILVER MEDAL ■ Komasa Jyozo Window’s Migaki Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 24%

KONGSGAARD www.kongsgaardgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kongsgaard Gin, Denmark ALC: 44%

KOOKLA SILVER MEDAL ■ Kookla Ultra Premium Vodka, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $66

KOZUBA & SONS www.kozubadistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kozuba & Sons Cranberry Liqueur, Florida, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $27 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kozuba & Sons Mr. Rye Whisky, Florida, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kozuba & Sons Quince Liqueur, Florida, USA ALC: 32.5% RETAIL PRICE: $27 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kozuba & Sons Starkus Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36 GOLD MEDAL ■ Kozuba & Sons Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KUR www.wildwoodspiritsco.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Kur Gin, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KURADASHI KŌON DECANTER www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Kuradashi Kōon Decanter Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

KURO YOKAICHI www.takarasake.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Kuro Yokaichi Sweet Potato Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 24% RETAIL PRICE: $19

KUROKAME SILVER MEDAL ■ Kurokame Sweet Potato Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $25

KVINT www.kvint.md SILVER MEDAL ■ Kvint Surprise Brandy, Pridnestrovie, Moldova ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 37 KWEICHOW MOUTAI www.cnsenterprises.net GOLD MEDAL ■ Kweichow Moutai Feitian Baiju, China ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $140

KYRÖ www.kyrodistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Kyrö Koskue Rye Gin, Isokyrö, Finland ALC: 42.6% RETAIL PRICE: $54 SILVER MEDAL ■ Kyrö Napue Rye Gin, Isokyrö, Finland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $44

LA FABULOSA TEQUILA DE DIEGO & MARIA www.bbcspirits.fr BRONZE MEDAL ■ La Fabulosa Tequila de Diego & Maria, Mexico ALC: 38%

LA GRAPPE DE MONTPELLIER www.lagrappedemontpellier.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ La Grappe de Montpellier GM Mediterranean Gin, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

LA HECHICERA www.lahechicera.co SILVER MEDAL ■ La Hechicera Fine Aged Rum, Columbia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

LA QUINTINYE VERMOUTH ROYAL www.laquintinyevermouthroyal.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Blanc Vermouth, Charente, France ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge Vermouth, Charente, France ALC: 16.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25

LAGAVULIN www.diageo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – 13 TO 19 YEARS ■ Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ​ ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $85 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Lagavulin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 56.8% RETAIL PRICE: $135

LAKAN www.lakan.com.ph SILVER MEDAL ■ Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog, National Capital Region, Philippines ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $80

LAND LEGS www.floodedfoxden.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Land Legs Rum, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

LAPHROAIG www.laphroaig.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Laphroaig Lore Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $125 SILVER MEDAL ■ Laphroaig Select Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

LARCENY www.heavenhilldistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Larceny Very Special Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $25

LAS GARRAFAS DE OAXACA www.mezcalgarrafas.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Las Garrafas de Oaxaca Máscara de Xaguar Mezcal, Oaxaca, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $210 SILVER MEDAL ■ Las Garrafas de Oaxaca Quetzal Arroqueno Yespadin Mezcal, Oaxaca, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52 GOLD MEDAL ■ Las Garrafas de Oaxaca Serpiente Rosada Tobala Mezcal, Oaxaca, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $89

LAUDER’S SILVER MEDAL ■ Lauder’s 25 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $187 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lauder’s Finest Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

LAVA www.mts.mn BRONZE MEDAL ■ LAVA Craft San Marzano Bloody Mary Mix, USA RETAIL PRICE: $9

LEAF www.leafvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ LEAF Vodka, Made from Alaskan Glacial Water, Michigan, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18 SILVER MEDAL ■ LEAF Vodka, Made from Rocky Mountain Mineral Water, Michigan, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18

LECOMPTE www.calvados-lecompte.com GOLD MEDAL ■ LeCompte 12 Year Old Calvados, Normandy, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 38 LEDAIG www.distell.co.za DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ledaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $39 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ledaig 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 46.3% RETAIL PRICE: $124

LEGACY www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Legacy Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

LENGUAS MUERTAS BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lenguas Muertas Mezcal, Oaxaca, México ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $41

LETHERBEE www.letherbee.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Letherbee Original Label Gin, IIllinois, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $34

LEY 925 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ley 925 100% Agave Silver Tequila, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49

LIBÉLULA SILVER MEDAL ■ Libélula Joven Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

LICOR 43 www.deutschfamily.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Licor 43 Liqueur, Cartagena, Spain ALC: 31% RETAIL PRICE: $25

LIGHTHOUSE www.lighthousegin.co.nz SILVER MEDAL ■ Lighthouse Gin, Martinborough, New Zealand ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $50

LIMEBURNERS www.distillery.com.au GOLD MEDAL ■ Limeburners Director’s Cut M230 Single Malt Whisky, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 59.5% RETAIL PRICE: $275 GOLD MEDAL ■ Limeburners Heavy Peat Single Malt Whisky, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 61% RETAIL PRICE: $500 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Limeburners Port Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 61% RETAIL PRICE: $250

LINTON HILL BRONZE MEDAL ■ Linton Hill London Dry Gin, Spain

LIQUID RIOT www.liquidriot.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Bonfire Spirit, Maine, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Fernet Michaud, Maine, USA ALC: 41% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Liquid Riot Old Port Single Malt Whiskey, Maine, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $55

LIQUORE STREGA SILVER MEDAL ■ Liquore Strega, Benevento, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

LITCHFIELD DISTILLERY www.litchfielddistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Bourbon, Connecticut, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin, Connecticut, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Vodka, Connecticut, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

LITHUANIAN www.stumbras.net DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Lithuanian Vodka Gold, Lithuania ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18

LN MATTEI www.capcorsemattei.com SILVER MEDAL ■ LN Mattei Cap Corse Blanc, Corsica, France ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ LN Mattei Cap Corse Rouge, Corsica, France ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $25

LOADED www.lifeisloaded.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Loaded Vodka, Kansas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

LOCH LOMOND GOLD MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond Original Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33 SILVER MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond Signature Deluxe Blended Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Loch Lomond Single Grain Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 39 LOON LIQUORS www.loonliquors.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Loon Liquors LAC COEUR Minnesota Coffee Liqueur, Minnesota, USA ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $20

LORENA www.cachacalorena.com.br SILVER MEDAL ■ Lorena Cachaça, Brasil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

LOS AMANTES www.palmbay.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Los Amantes Reposado Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 40%

LOS PARRALES DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Los Parrales Reserva Aniversario Singani, Tarija, Bolivia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $10

LOT NO. 40 www.corby.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ Lot No. 40 Canadian Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Lot No. 40 Cask Strength Canadian Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $70

LOUJAN www.loujanbasarmagnac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Loujan 30 year Old Bas Armagnac, Gers, France ALC: 45.1% RETAIL PRICE: $120

LPS www.lcps.pt SILVER MEDAL ■ LPS Parra Verde Brandy, Vidigueira, Portugal ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $15

LS www.creamls.com SILVER MEDAL ■ LS Cream Liqueur, Quebec, Canada ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $24

LUNAZUL www.heavenhill.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Lunazul Double Barrel Resposado Tequila, Rittenhouse Rye Barrel Finish, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40

LUSTAU www.caballero.es/ SILVER MEDAL ■ Lustau Solera Gran Reserva Brandy, Jerez, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Lustau Vermouth, Jerez, Spain ALC: 15%

LUSTY CLAW SILVER MEDAL ■ Lusty Claw Selected Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

LUXARDO www.anchordistilling.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Padua, Italy ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $27

MACARONESIAN BRONZE MEDAL ■ Macaronesian White Gin, Canary Islands, Spain ALC: 40%

MAD RIVER www.madriverdistillers.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST DARK/GOLD RUM ■ Mad River PX Rum, Vermont, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $45 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mad River Revolution Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $50

MAISON ROGUE SILVER MEDAL ■ Maison Rogue Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24

MAISON SIVO www.maisonsivo.ca BRONZE MEDAL ■ Maison Sivo Rebel Moonshine, Quebec, Canada ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $19 GOLD MEDAL ■ Maison Sivo Shámán Herbal Liqueur, Quebec, Canada ALC: 36% RETAIL PRICE: $20

MAKAR www.glasgowdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Makar Cask Aged Gin, Matured In Mulberry Wood, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40

MAKURAZAKI SILVER MEDAL ■ Makurazaki Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 40 MALA IDEA www.rabbitholedistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mala Idea Tepextate Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $92

MALABAR www.drinkmalabar.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Malabar Spiced Liqueur, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $27

MALAHAT SPIRITS www.malahatspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Malahat Spirits 100% Rye Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Malahat Spirits Straight Bourbon, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60

MALINALLI www.malinallitequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Malinalli Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

MANCHESTER THREE RIVERS www.manchesterthreerivers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Manchester Three Rivers Small Batch Dry Gin, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

MANDALA SILVER MEDAL ■ Mandala Extra Añejo Tequila, Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $160

MANHATTAN www.manhattan-moonshine.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Manhattan Moonshine, New York, USA ALC: 47.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40

MANIFEST www.manifestdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Manifest Gin, Florida, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $36 SILVER MEDAL ■ Manifest Potato Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

MANIK www.maniktequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Manik Black Extra Añejo, Amatitan, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

MANLY SPIRITS www.manlyspirits.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia RETAIL PRICE: $60

MARBLE www.marbledistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marble Reserve Gingercello, Colorado, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $55

MARCA NEGRA www.marcanegra.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Marca Negra Dobadán Mezcal, Mexico ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $100 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Marca Negra Tobalá Mezcal, Mexico ALC: 49.9% RETAIL PRICE: $115

MARIACHI SLIM SILVER MEDAL ■ Mariachi Slim Premium Margarita Mix, USA RETAIL PRICE: $8

MARIE BRIZARD www.mariebrizard.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST HERBAL/BOTANICALS LIQUEUR ■ Marie Brizard Anisette Liqueur, France ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Essence Estragon Liqueur, Spain ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $23 GOLD MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Finesse Orange Liqueur, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Peach Liqueur, France ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $23 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Triple Sec, France ALC: 39% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Watermelon Liqueur, France SILVER MEDAL ■ Marie Brizard Yuzu Liqueur, Spain ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $23

MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marquis de la Fayette Cognac VS, France ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Marquis de la Fayette Cognac VSOP, France ALC: 40%

MARTELL www.martell.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Martell Blue Swift Eau de Vie de Vin, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $130 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Martell Extra Fine Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $170

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 41 MARTIN MILLER’S www.kindredspiritsusa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Martin Miller’s Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $35

MARTINE www.empresariobrands.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Martine Honeysuckle Liqueur, Texas, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $30

MARTINI www.martini.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato Vermouth, Italy ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $16 GOLD MEDAL ■ Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino Vermouth, Italy ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $16

MARZ www.marzvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Marz Super Premium Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

MASONS YORKSHIRE www.masonsyorkshiregin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Lavender Edition Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $43 GOLD MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Original Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $43 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Tea Edition Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $43 GOLD MEDAL ■ Masons Yorkshire Vodka, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $43

MATSU DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Matsu 15 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Matsu, Taiwan ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Matsu 40% Kaoliang Liquor, Matsu, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12 GOLD MEDAL ■ Matsu 58% Kaoliang Liquor, Matsu, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $16 GOLD MEDAL ■ Matsu Aged Kaoliang Liquor, Matsu, Taiwan ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $25

MCALLISTER www.pinnacledrinks.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ McAllister Reserve Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

MCCARTHY’S www.hrdspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey, USA ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $55

MCKENZIE www.fingerlakesdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ McKenzie Straight Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 45.5% RETAIL PRICE: $42

MCQUEEN www.mcqueengin.co.uk DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ McQueen Super Premium Dry Gin, Scotland ALC: 42%

MEDOFF SILVER MEDAL ■ Medoff Classic Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $5

MERLET www.merlet.fr SILVER MEDAL ■ Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Merlet C2 Café, Cognac, France ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Merlet Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Merlet Cognac XO, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $130 SILVER MEDAL ■ Merlet Creme de Cassis, Cognac, France ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $35

MERMAID www.wildbuckwhiskey.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Mermaid Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $40

MERNAYA SILVER MEDAL ■ Mernaya Tradition Vodka, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $7

MERY-MELROSE www.columbuswineandspirits.com/mery-melrose SILVER MEDAL ■ Mery-Melrose Grande Fine Champagne Cognac VS, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mery-Melrose Grande Fine Champagne Cognac VSOP, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65

METEORO GOLD MEDAL ■ Meteoro Mezcal Joven, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 42 METHOD AND MADNESS www.rt-com.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Method and Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $61 GOLD MEDAL ■ Method and Madness Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $97 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $85

METICHE SILVER MEDAL ■ Metiche Joven Salmiana Mezcal, San Luis Potosi, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

MEZCAL CÓMPLICE www.mezcalcomplice.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal Cómplice de Amor, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $32 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal Cómplice de Aventura, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $27

MEZCAL EL BUENO SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal El Bueno Reserva De La Casa Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $1

MEZCAL MORTAL www.mezcalmortal.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal Mortal De Oaxaxa Cupreata Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $52

MEZCAL UNION www.mezcalunion.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Mezcal Union El Viejo Mezcal, San Baltazar, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $63 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcal Union Uno Mezcal, San Baltazar, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

MEZCALES DE LEYENDA www.mezcalesdeleyenda.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mezcales de Leyenda Guerrero Mezcal, Guerrero, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $80

MI RANCHO www.miranchotequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mi Rancho Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mi Rancho Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

MIAMI CLUB www.miamiclubrum.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST WHITE RUM ■ Miami Club Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $28

MIDLETON www.pernod-ricard-usa.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY ■ Midleton Very Rare 2016 Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $167 GOLD MEDAL ■ Midleton Dair Ghaelach Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 58.2% RETAIL PRICE: $230

MILAGRO www.milagrotequila.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Milagro Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34 SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $99 SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $57 SILVER MEDAL ■ Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $53 GOLD MEDAL ■ Milagro Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

MINOR CASE www.luxco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Minor Case Rye Straight Whiskey, Sherry Cask Finished, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50

MISHKA www.drinkmishka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mishka Honey Vodka, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mishka Vodka, France ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28

MISTRAL 46 www.CNIBrands.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mistral 46 35° Pisco, Coquimbo, Chile ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $4 GOLD MEDAL ■ Mistral 46 Gran Nobel Pisco, Coquimbo, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mistral 46 Nobel Pisco, Coquimbo, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $9 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mistral 46 Pisco, Elqui, Chile ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 43 MITRE www.mezcalmitre.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mitre Mezcal 100% Espadin Joven, Santiago Matatlán Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

MONKEY IN PARADISE www.monkeyinparadise.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Monkey in Paradise Premium Vodka, South Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

MONTAUK RUMRUNNERS www.MontaukRumrunners.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Montauk Rumrunners Citrus Flavored Gin, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Montauk Rumrunners Coconut Flavored Rum, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $40

MONTELOBOS DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Montelobos Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 43.2% RETAIL PRICE: $40

MONTENEGRO www.montenegro.it SILVER MEDAL ■ Montenegro Amaro, Italy ALC: 23% RETAIL PRICE: $33

MONTGOMERY DISTILLERY BRONZE MEDAL ■ Montgomery Distillery Montgomery American Single Malt Whiskey, Montana, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Montgomery Distillery Skadi Barrel Finished Aquavit, Montana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Montgomery Distillery Sudden Wisdom Straight Rye Whiskey, Montana, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $45

MOONSHINE RIDGE www.moonshineridgeinc.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Moonshine Ridge Kat Daddy’s Hill Fire Cinnamon, Texas, USA ALC: 52.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

MÓR www.Moririshgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mór Irish Gin, Tullamore, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

MORTLACH www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Mortlach 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 43.4% RETAIL PRICE: $250 GOLD MEDAL ■ Mortlach Rare Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 43.4% RETAIL PRICE: $130

MOUTAI www.moutaiusa.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Moutai Legendary China Collection Baiju, China ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $295 SILVER MEDAL ■ Moutai Small Batch Blend Baiju, China ALC: 53% RETAIL PRICE: $195

MOZART www.mozart-distillerie.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Austria ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $16 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, Austria ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $16 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Austria ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $16 SILVER MEDAL ■ Mozart White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur, Austria ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $16

MR. BLACK www.distillerybotanica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Mr. Black Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $35

MTN www.MTNdistillers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ MTN Gin, Colorado, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $34

MUCHA LIGA www.muchaliga.com.mx BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mucha Liga Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

MULLIGAN’S www.mulligansbourbon.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Mulligan’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

NARO’BA www.naroba.mezcal.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Naro’ba Artesanal Mezcal, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $29

NATIVE NECTAR www.oldtowndistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Native Nectar Organic Vodka, Colorado, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

NEGRITA www.bardinet.fr SILVER MEDAL ■ Negrita Dark Signature Rum, Caribbean ALC: 37.5% SILVER MEDAL ■ Negrita Rum Cream Liqueur, France ALC: 17%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 44 NELSON COUNTY www.pinnacledrinks.com.au BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nelson County Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $25

NEUAR www.neuarvodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Neuar Premium Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

NEW AMSTERDAM www.ejgallo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam 100 Proof Vodka, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $14 BRONZE MEDAL ■ New Amsterdam Apple Vodka, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $14

NEW HOLLAND BREWING www.newhollandbrew.com GOLD MEDAL ■ New Holland Brewing Beer Barrel Bourbon, Michigan, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ New Holland Brewing Knickerbocker Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25

NEW YORK DISTILLING COMPANY www.nydistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ New York Distilling Company Chief Gowanus Traditional New Netherland Gin, New York, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $32 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ New York Distilling Company Dorothy Parker American Gin, New York, USA ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ New York Distilling Company Mr Katz’s Rock & Rye, New York, USA ALC: 32.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ New York Distilling Company Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin, New York, USA ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $32 GOLD MEDAL ■ New York Distilling Company Ragtime American Straight Rye Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $45

NINA’S NATURAL www.ninascocktails.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Nina’s Natural Bloody Mary Mix, Missouri, USA RETAIL PRICE: $5 SILVER MEDAL ■ Nina’s Natural Pina Colada Mix, Missouri, USA RETAIL PRICE: $7 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nina’s Natural Ultimate Margarita Mix, Missouri, USA RETAIL PRICE: $5

NO. 209 www.distillery209.com SILVER MEDAL ■ No. 209 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Reserve, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ No. 209 Chardonnay Barrel Reserve Gin, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ No. 209 Gin, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ No. 209 Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Reserve Gin, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60

NOBLE WOLF SILVER MEDAL ■ Noble Wolf Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $24

NOOKU SILVER MEDAL ■ Nooku Bourbon Cream Liqueur, USA ALC: 17%

NORMANDIN-MERCIER www.normandin-mercier.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Normandin-Mercier Grand Champagne Cognac XO, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $165

NORTH TEXAS DISTILLERS www.northtexasdistillers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ North Texas Distillers 100% American Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ North Texas Distillers 100% American Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 100% RETAIL PRICE: $15 BRONZE MEDAL ■ North Texas Distillers Texan Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ North Texas Distillers Texan Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

NOSOTROS www.nosotrostequila.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST TEQUILA / BEST SILVER/GOLD (UNAGED) TEQUILA ■ Nosotros Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

NOVA SCOTIA SPIRIT CO. www.novascotiaspirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Alert Cold Brew Coffee Infused Vodka, Nova Scotia, Canada ALC: 34.5% RETAIL PRICE: $24 GOLD MEDAL ■ Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Fisherman’s Helper White Rum, Nova Scotia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

NOVO FOGO www.novofogo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Novo Fogo Barrel Aged Cachaça, Parana, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Novo Fogo Colibri Cachaça, Oak + Amburana, Parana, Brazil ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça, Parana, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 45 NOXX & DUNN www.noxxanddunn.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Noxx & Dunn 245 Florida Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $25

NUE www.nuevodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Nue Grapefruit Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12

NUSA CANA www.nusacana.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Nusa Cana Rum, Indonesia ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

NÜTRL www.gwdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ NÜTRL Vodka, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

O.H.S.O. DISTILLERY www.ohsobrewery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ O.H.S.O. Distillery #Gin, Arizona, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ O.H.S.O. Distillery Arcadia Grapefruit Vodka, Arizona, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25

O’DWYER www.odwyerdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ O’Dwyer Radoune Gin, Québec, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $42

O49 www.spirit49.de SILVER MEDAL ■ O49 Organic Gin, Germany ALC: 49%

OAK & CANE www.oakandcane.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Oak & Cane American Craft Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47

OBAN www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ Oban 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ Oban Little Bay Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $60

OCEAN www.oceanvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Ocean Organic Vodka, Hawaii, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

ODESSA SILVER MEDAL ■ Odessa Brandy VSOP, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $14

OHISHI BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ohishi Sherry Single Cask Whisky, Kumamoto, Japan ALC: 43.3% RETAIL PRICE: $70

OLD 4TH DISTILLERY www.o4d.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Old 4th Distillery Hand Crafted GIN, Georgia, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $29 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old 4th Distillery Hand Crafted Vodka, Georgia, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

OLD BAKERY SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Bakery Gin, London, United Kingdom ALC: 40%

OLD DUTCH www.olddutchdistillers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Dutch Gin, The Netherlands ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

OLD FORESTER www.brown-forman.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 57.5% RETAIL PRICE: $60

OLD FORGE DISTILLERY www.oldforgedistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old Forge Distillery Distiller’s Select Ginger Lemongrass, Tennessee, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Forge Distillery Distiller’s Select Orange Rosemary, Tennessee, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Old Forge Distillery Rum, Tennessee, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Forge Distillery Tennessee Roots Harvest Gin, Tennessee, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $50

OLD PARR www.dialogue-inc.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $31

OLD POGUE www.oldpogue.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Pogue Old Maysville Club Rye Malt Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $65

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 46 OLD PULTENEY www.oldpulteney.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50

OMAR www.ttl.com.tw SILVER MEDAL ■ OMAR Bourbon Type Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $35 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky, #11090067, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 52.9% RETAIL PRICE: $95 SILVER MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Lychee Liqueur Barrel Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 55% RETAIL PRICE: $133 GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Plum Liqueur Barrel Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 55% RETAIL PRICE: $133 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Cask Strength Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky, #21090843, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $107 GOLD MEDAL ■ OMAR Sherry Type Single Malt Whisky, Nantou, Taiwan ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $38

ONE EIGHT DISTILLING www.oneeightdistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SPECIAL BARREL-FINISHED BOURBON ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey No. 6, Washington D.C., USA ALC: 50% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $78 GOLD MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Gin #2, Washington D.C., USA ALC: 51% RETAIL PRICE: $44 SILVER MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Gin #3, Washington D.C., USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey #3, Washington D.C., USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $70 GOLD MEDAL ■ One Eight Distilling Untitled Whiskey #9, Washington D.C., USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $100

ONILIKAN www.onilikan.com SILVER MEDAL ■ OniliKan Mexican Triple Sec, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $46

ONYX www.onyxcoffeespirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Onyx Coffee Vodka, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $44 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Onyx Espresso Martini, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 10% RETAIL PRICE: $8

OOMAW www.newworlddistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Oomaw Gin, Utah, USA ALC: 44.5% RETAIL PRICE: $30

OPM GOLD MEDAL ■ OPM Vodka, India ALC: 42.8% RETAIL PRICE: $10

OREGON SPIRIT DISTILLERS www.oregonspirtdistillers.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CRAFT DISTILLER WHISKEY ■ Oregon Spirit Distillers Straight Bourbon, Oregon, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $40

ORGULLO LATINO SILVER MEDAL ■ Orgullo Latino Añejo Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Orgullo Latino Blanco Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Orgullo Latino Reposado Tequila, Amatitan, Jalisco, México ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

ORIGINAL www.originalexq.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Original Bushcrafted Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65

ORO IMPERIAL www.oroimperial.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Oro Imperial Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 GOLD MEDAL ■ Oro Imperial Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Oro Imperial Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

OTR www.ontherockscocktails.com SILVER MEDAL ■ OTR The Aviation, Gers, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ OTR The Honeyed Herbs, Texas, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $6 SILVER MEDAL ■ OTR The Jalapeño-Pineapple Margarita, Texas, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $6 SILVER MEDAL ■ OTR The Mai Tai, Texas, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $6 BRONZE MEDAL ■ OTR The Old Fashioned, Texas, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $6

OTTO’S SILVER MEDAL ■ Otto’s Athens Vermouth, Attica, Greece ALC: 17% RETAIL PRICE: $18

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 47 OUDE MEESTER www.distell.co.za DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST OTHER BRANDY ■ Oude Meester 12 Year Old Reserve Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Oude Meester 18 Year Old Souverein Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $75 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Oude Meester Demant Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $10

OUGAKU www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Ougaku Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $11

OUR/LOS ANGELES www.ourvodka.com/ourlosangeles SILVER MEDAL ■ Our/Los Angeles Vodka, Los Angeles, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

PACIFIC PICKLE WORKS www.pacificpickleworks.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Pacific Pickle Works Bloody Mary Elixir, California, USA RETAIL PRICE: $15

PADDY SILVER MEDAL ■ Paddy Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

PADRÓ & CO. BRONZE MEDAL ■ Padró & Co. Dorado Amargo Vermouth, Catalonia, Spain ALC: 18% SILVER MEDAL ■ Padró & Co. Rojo Amargo Vermouth, Catalonia, Spain ALC: 18%

PALACE DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Palace Gin, Taiwan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

PAMPERO www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Pampero Aniversario Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Pampero Oro Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Pampero Selección Rum, Venezuela ALC: 40%

PANTHER DISTILLERY www.pantherdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Panther Distillery Pike Street Bourbon, Minnesota, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $36

PAPA’S PILAR www.papaspilar.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 86% RETAIL PRICE: $40

PARK www.azdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Park Rye Whiskey, Arizona, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $60

PARK DISTILLERY www.parkdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Park Distillery Alpine Dry Gin, Alberta, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Park Distillery Barrel Aged Gin, Alberta, Canada ALC: 42.6% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Park Distillery Classic Vodka, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $46 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Park Distillery Vanilla Vodka, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $48

PARTIDA www.partidatequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Partida Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $53 SILVER MEDAL ■ Partida Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43 SILVER MEDAL ■ Partida Elegante Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $370 SILVER MEDAL ■ Partida Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $48

PATIENT WOLF www.patientwolfgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Patient Wolf Premium Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $85

PAUL JOHN DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST OTHER WHISKY ■ Paul John Bold Indian Single Malt, Goa, India ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $70 SILVER MEDAL ■ Paul John Brillance Indian Single Malt, Goa, India ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Paul John Classic Select Cask Indian Single Malt, Goa, India ALC: 55.2% RETAIL PRICE: $90 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Edited Indian Single Malt, Goa, India ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $65 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Paul John Peated Select Cask Indian Single Malt, Goa, India ALC: 55.5% RETAIL PRICE: $95

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 48 PAULA’S TEXAS www.paulastexasspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Paula’s Texas Grapefruit Liqueur, Texas, USA ALC: 27% RETAIL PRICE: $18

PEARL www.luxco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Pearl Cucumber Vodka, Missouri, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $13 GOLD MEDAL ■ Pearl Vodka, Missouri, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13

PEDRO MANDINGA www.pedromandinga.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pedro Mandinga White Rum, Panama ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

PEG LEG PORKER www.peglegporker.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Peg Leg Porker 12 Year Old Tennessee Straight Bourbon, Tennessee, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $85

PELOTON DE LA MUERTE BRONZE MEDAL ■ Peloton de la Muerte Mezcal, Mexico ALC: 41% RETAIL PRICE: $40

PENDERYN www.welsh-whisky.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky, Wales ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $70

PÈRE MAGLOIRE www.calvados-pere-magloire.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Père Magloire Fine Calvados VS, Calvados, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Père Magloire Héritage Extra Calvados, Pays d’Auge, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $200

PERFECTOMUNDO www.perfectomundotequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Perfectomundo Blanco Tequila, 100% Blue Agave, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $69

PEYCHAUD’S www.sazerac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Peychaud’s Aperitivo, Italy ALC: 11% RETAIL PRICE: $19

PHANTOM BRONZE MEDAL ■ Phantom The Original Whisky, Scotland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $20 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Phantom The White Whisky, Scotland ALC: 36.5% RETAIL PRICE: $20

PHILBERT www.cognacphilbert.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Philbert Dovecote Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

PHRAYA www.interbevgroup.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Phraya Rum, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand ALC: 40%

PIG’S NOSE www.ianmacleod.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

PIKE CREEK www.corby.ca SILVER MEDAL ■ Pike Creek 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ Pike Creek 21 Year Old Scotch Barrel Finished Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $90

PIKESVILLE www.heavenhilldistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 55% RETAIL PRICE: $50

PINCKNEY BEND www.pinckneybend.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Pinckney Bend Hibiscus Gin, Missouri, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28

PINNACLE www.beamglobal.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Pinnacle Original Vodka, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pinnacle Peach Vodka, France ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $13

PISCO CAPEL www.piscocapel.cl GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco Capel Premium Double Distilled Pisco, Elqui, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $17

PISCO EL GOBERNADOR BRONZE MEDAL ■ Pisco El Gobernador, Chile ALC: 40%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 49 PISCO LA CARAVEDO DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW UNAGED WHITE SPIRIT / BEST PISCO ■ Pisco La Caravedo Puro Torontel Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 40% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $33

PISCO PORTÓN www.piscoporton.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Pisco Portón Acholado Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $37 SILVER MEDAL ■ Pisco Portón Mosto Verde Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50

PLYMOUTH www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Plymouth Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 41.2% RETAIL PRICE: $33 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $38 SILVER MEDAL ■ Plymouth Sloe Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 26% RETAIL PRICE: $38

POETIC LICENSE www.poeticlicensedistillery.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Poetic License Fireside Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 40.1% SILVER MEDAL ■ Poetic License Northern Dry Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43.2% SILVER MEDAL ■ Poetic License Old Tom Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 41.6%

POLAR ICE www.corby.ca DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Polar Ice 90 North Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Polar Ice Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

POLIAKOV www.la-martiniquaise.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Poliakov Vodka, France ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $15

POLTERGEIST www.shene.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Poltergeist Gin, True Spirit, Tasmania, Australia ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $85 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Poltergeist Gin, Unfiltered, Tasmania, Australia ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $85

POMP & WHIMSY www.pompandwhimsy.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, Los Angeles, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $40

POOR TOMS www.poortomsgin.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Poor Toms Fool Strength Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $60 GOLD MEDAL ■ Poor Toms Sydney Dry Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 41.3% RETAIL PRICE: $53

PORTER’S APPLE www.ogdensown.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Porter’s Apple Canadian Whiskey Liqueur, Utah, USA ALC: 33.3% RETAIL PRICE: $19

POWERS www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Powers Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland ALC: 46% SILVER MEDAL ■ Powers Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

PRAIRIE ORGANIC www.prairievodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $22 SILVER MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22 GOLD MEDAL ■ Prairie Organic Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

PRECIOUS www.preciousvodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Precious Vodka, Bulgaria ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

PRINCE HUBERT DE POLIGNAC www.polignac.fr SILVER MEDAL ■ Prince Hubert de Polignac Cognac VS, France ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Prince Hubert de Polignac Cognac VSOP, France ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Prince Hubert de Polignac Cognac XO, France ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Prince Hubert de Polignac Royal Cognac XO, France ALC: 40%

PRIZEFIGHT www.prizefightwhiskey.ie SILVER MEDAL ■ Prizefight Irish Whiskey, West Cork, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 50 PROHIBITION www.prohibitionliquor.co BRONZE MEDAL ■ Prohibition Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $75

PROMETHEUS DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST INDEPENDENT MERCHANT SINGLE MALT ■ Prometheus 27 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 47% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $950

PROVINCIAL www.radougadistilleries.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Provincial Vodka, Saskatchewan, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

PUEBLO VIEJO www.geminispiritswine.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

PUR www.purvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ PUR Vodka, Québec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

PURE SCOT www.purescot.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Pure Scot Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40%

PURITY www.purityvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Purity 17 Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Purity 34 Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28 SILVER MEDAL ■ Purity Organic Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

PUSSER’S www.shaw-ross.com; www.pussers.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Pusser’s Gunpowder Rum, Barbados ALC: 54.5% RETAIL PRICE: $33

Q SILVER MEDAL ■ Q Ginger Beer, Brooklyn, USA ALC: % BRONZE MEDAL ■ Q Grapefruit, USA ALC: % SILVER MEDAL ■ Q Indian Tonic Water, Brooklyn, USA

RABBIT HOLE www.rabbitholedistilling.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $80 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 47.5% RETAIL PRICE: $60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rabbit Hole London Dry Gin Finished in Rye Barrels, Kentucky, USA ALC: 44.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

RAMPUR DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rampur Select Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky, Uttar Pradesh, India ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $70

RANDOM SPIRITS www.randomspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Random Spirits Double Down Maple Bourbon, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $29

RANGER CREEK www.drinkrangercreek.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ranger Creek .36 Texas Straight Bourbon, Texas, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $55

RANSOM www.ransomspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ransom Whiskey, Oregon, USA ALC: 46.7% RETAIL PRICE: $59

RATTLESNAKE ROSIE’S www.rattlesnakerosies.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $30

RATU www.fijirumco.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Ratu 5 year Old Dark Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ratu 5 Year Old Spice Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ratu 8 Year Old Signature Liqueur, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $35

RAVO www.palmbay.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ravo Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40%

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 51 RDJ www.toorank.com SILVER MEDAL ■ RDJ 15 Year Old XO Rum, Barbados ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ RDJ Hedgehog Gin, The Netherlands ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

REAL MCCOY www.realmccoyspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Real McCoy 2016 Limited Edition 12 Year Old Madeira Cask Rum, Barbados ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55

REAL SPIRITS DISTILLING CO. BRONZE MEDAL ■ Real Spirits Distilling Co. Hill Country Gin, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Real Spirits Distilling Co. Hill Country Signature Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Real Spirits Distilling Co. Hill Country Single Barrel Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $65

REBEL YELL www.rebelyellbourbon.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell Ginger Whiskey, Missouri, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $18 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell Root Beer Whiskey, Missouri, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $18 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rebel Yell Small Batch Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45.3% RETAIL PRICE: $23

RED BORDNER www.redbordnerdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Red Bordner Kick Back Cove Apple Pie Moonshine, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 SILVER MEDAL ■ Red Bordner Kick Back Cove Clear Moonshine, South Carolina, USA ALC: 51.5% RETAIL PRICE: $21 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red Bordner Kick Back Cove Fire Moonshine, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red Bordner Kick Back Cove Honey Moonshine, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $26 SILVER MEDAL ■ Red Bordner Kick Back Cove Orange Blossom Honey, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $21 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red Bordner South Carolina Blue Agave, South Carolina, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

RED EYE LOUIE’S www.vodquila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red Eye Louie’s Rumquila, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

RED RIVER TEXAS BRONZE MEDAL ■ Red River Texas Rye Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

REDBREAST www.pernod-ricard-usa.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IRISH WHISKEY / BEST PURE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY ■ Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $85 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 57.2% RETAIL PRICE: $105 SILVER MEDAL ■ Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 GOLD MEDAL ■ Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $185 SILVER MEDAL ■ Redbreast Lastau Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60

REDEMPTION www.redemptionrye.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redemption Barrel Proof 10 Year Old High Rye Bourbon, Indiana, USA ALC: 63% RETAIL PRICE: $100 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Redemption Barrel Proof 10 Year Old Rye, Indiana, USA ALC: 69% RETAIL PRICE: $100

REISETBAUER www.reisetbauer.at SILVER MEDAL ■ Reisetbauer Axberg Vodka, Upper Austria, Austria ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36 GOLD MEDAL ■ Reisetbauer Blue Gin, Upper Austria, Austria ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $36

RELICARIO www.beveland.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Relicario Supremo Rum, Dominican Republic ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

RÉMY MARTIN www.remymartin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac, Cognac, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55

REPUBLIC www.empresariobrands.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Republic Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

REVOLUCIÓN www.tequilarevolucion.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Revolución Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 52 GOLD MEDAL ■ Revolución Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Revolución Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Revolución Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

REYKA BRONZE MEDAL ■ Reyka Vodka, Icleand ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34

RIAZUL www.terlatowines.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Riazul Plata Tequila, Jalisco Highlands, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $53

RIAZULENO BRONZE MEDAL ■ Riazuleno Classico Mezcal Joven, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Riazuleno Contemporaneo Mezcal Joven, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $59

RICH & RARE www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

RICHELIEU www.distell.co.za GOLD MEDAL ■ Richelieu 10 Year Old Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $15

RICHLAND www.richlandrum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Richland Rum, Georgia, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $60

RISING CREEK www.terressentia.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rising Creek Reserve Bourbon, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45% GOLD MEDAL ■ Rising Creek Rye Whiskey, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45%

RIVERBOAT www.deutschfamily.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Riverboat Rye Whiskey, Indiana, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ROB RUBENS www.rubensspirit.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rob Rubens American Vandal Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

ROBERTO CAVALLI www.doradopizzorniandsons.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Roberto Cavalli Vodka, Tuscany, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

ROCK TOWN www.rocktowndistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Basil Flavored Vodka, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $14 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Coffee Liqueur, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $23 GOLD MEDAL ■ Rock Town Four Grain Small Batch Sour Mash Bourbon, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rock Town Grapefruit Flavored Vodka, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $14

ROCKET www.rocketvodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rocket Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

ROE & CO www.diageo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Roe & Co Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $37

ROGER GROULT www.heavenlyspirits.info SILVER MEDAL ■ Roger Groult 8 Year Old Calvados, Calvados Pays d’Auge, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

ROGUE www.rogue.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $41 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rogue Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $44 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rogue Spruce Gin, Oregon, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $39

ROLLINS www.rollinswhiskey.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Rollins Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38

ROMEO’S www.romeosgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Romeo’s Gin, Québec, Canada ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $40

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 53 RON BOTRAN www.botranrums.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Botran Blanco Rum, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Botran Solera 1893 Gran Reserva Rum, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

RON CARTAVIO www.du.com.pe DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW AGED WHITE SPIRIT / BEST RUM / BEST EXTRA-AGED RUM – 5 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Ron Cartavio XO Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio 5 Year Old Selecto Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio Black Barrel Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio Black Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio Silver Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Cartavio Solera Rum, Lima, Peru ALC: 40%

RON DURAN www.ekekowineandspirits,com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron Duran Hands of Stone 12 Year Old Rum, Panama ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

RON LA GLORIA www.ronlagloria.com.mx DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron La Gloria Añejo Cristalino Rum, Veracruz, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Ron La Gloria Añejo Rum, Veracruz, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

RON MALTECO www.saviotrading.it DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Ron Malteco Reserva Maya 15 Year Old Añejo Rum, Panama ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $35

RON VIEJO DE CALDAS www.shaw-ross.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ron Viejo de Caldas 8 Year Old Grand Reserve Rum, Manizales, Columbia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ROSE GARDEN SILVER MEDAL ■ Rose Garden Dry Gin, Steiermark, Austria ALC: 44%

ROYAL BRACKLA SILVER MEDAL ■ Royal Brackla 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40%

ROYAL CANADIAN www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ROYAL ELITE www.royalelitevodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Royal Elite Gluten Free Vodka, 7 Times Distilled from Quinces, Tashkent, Uzbekistan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Elite Luxury Vodka, 6 Times Distilled (Black), Tashkent, Uzbekistan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Elite Supreme Vodka, 8 Times Distilled (Purple), Tashkent, Uzbekistan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Royal Elite Ultra Premium Vodka, 7 Times Distilled (Gold), Tashkent, Uzbekistan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

RUJERO www.chufly.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Rujero Singani, Tarija, Bolivia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38

RUM CO. OF FIJI www.fijirumco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum Co. Of Fiji Lautoka 15 Year Old Small Batch Dark Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum Co. Of Fiji Muskat Barrel 6 Year Old Rum, Lautoka, Fiji ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $40

RUM DOG RUM www.rumdogrum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rum Dog Rum White Rum, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $24

RUM FIRE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rum Fire Overproof Rum, Jamaica ALC: 63% RETAIL PRICE: $28

RUM MALECON www.maleconrum.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Rum Malecon 20 Year Old Rare Proof Rum, Panama ALC: 49.4% RETAIL PRICE: $100

RUM SIXTY SIX www.rumsixtysix.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum Sixty Six 12 Year Old Family Reserve Rum, St Philip, Barbados ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 54 RUM-BAR BRONZE MEDAL ■ Rum-Bar 4 Year Old Gold Rum, Jamaica ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23 SILVER MEDAL ■ Rum-Bar Overproof White Rum, Jamaica ALC: 63% RETAIL PRICE: $19 GOLD MEDAL ■ Rum-Bar Rum Cream, Jamaica ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $17

RUMSON’S www.rumsons.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Rumson’s Grand Reserve Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

RUSSELL’S RESERVE www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, USA ALC: 45% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 55%

RUSSIAN COURAGE www.bbcspirits.fr SILVER MEDAL ■ Russian Courage Vodka, ?? ALC: 37.5%

S.D. STRONG DISTILLING www.sdstrongdistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ S.D. Strong Distilling Pillar 136 Gin, Missouri, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SACRED SPRING www.dancingsands.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sacred Spring Barrel Aged Gin, New Zealand ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $47 GOLD MEDAL ■ Sacred Spring Dry Gin, New Zealand ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $44

SAGAMORE SPIRIT www.sagamorespirit.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Baltimore, USA ALC: 56.4% RETAIL PRICE: $74 SILVER MEDAL ■ Sagamore Spirit Straight Rye Whiskey, Baltimore, USA ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40

SAGATIBA www.sagatiba.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sagatiba Cristalina Cachaça, Sao Paulo, Brasil ALC: 38% SILVER MEDAL ■ Sagatiba Envelhecida Cachaça, Minas Gerais, Brasil ALC: 38%

SAILOR JERRY www.grantusa.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, USA

SAINT RAPHAEL BRONZE MEDAL ■ Saint Raphael Doré Aperitif, France ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $16 GOLD MEDAL ■ Saint Raphael Rogue Aperitif, France ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $16

SAISON SILVER MEDAL ■ Saison Rum, France ALC: 42%

SALCOMBE www.salcombegin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Salcombe Start Point Gin, Devon, United Kingdom ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SALISH SEA www.distilledorganics.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Salish Sea Ginger Liqueur, Washington, USA ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $34 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Salish Sea Honeybush Liqueur, Washington, USA ALC: 20.6% RETAIL PRICE: $34

SALUTE AMERICAN www.saluteamerican.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Salute American Vodka, New York, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

SAN MATÍAS www.sanmatias.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ San Matías Gran Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ San Matías Tahona Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $60

SANTERA www.santeratequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Santera Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Santera Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Santera Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47

SANTIAGO QUEIROLO www.santiagoqueirolo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Santiago Queirolo Quebranta Pisco, Ica, Peru ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $19

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 55 SANTO DIABLO www.santodiablo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Santo Diablo Mezcal Joven, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $43

SARKHAD ALFA www.monbev.mn BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sarkhad Alfa Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $10

SASH & FRITZ www.sashundfritz.de GOLD MEDAL ■ Sash & Fritz The German Vodka, Germany ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

SAVANNA www.distilleriesavanna.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Savanna 10 Year Old Cuvée Maison Blanche Rhum, Réunion, France ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Savanna 7 Year Old Vieux Traditionnel Rhum, Réunion, France ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $29

SAVE THE QUEEN www.savethequeen.eu SILVER MEDAL ■ Save The Queen Gin, Belgium ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $39

SAZERAC www.sazerac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $27

SCAPEGRACE www.rsdistillingco.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Scapegrace Premium Gold Label Gin, New Zealand ALC: 57% SILVER MEDAL ■ Scapegrace Premium Silver Label Gin, New Zealand ALC: 42.2%

SCHATZI www.greenbrierdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Schatzi Vodka, Tennessee, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SCOTTISH LEADER BRONZE MEDAL ■ Scottish Leader Blended Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 40%

SCULTE www.stokerijsculte.nl GOLD MEDAL ■ Sculte Twentse Whisky, Twente, The Netherlands ALC: 51% RETAIL PRICE: $160

SEAGRAM’S www.pernod-ricard-usa.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Apple Flavored Vodka, Indiana, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Distiller’s Reserve Gin, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $15 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Golden Apricot Flavored Vodka, Indiana, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Juicy Watermelon Flavored Vodka, Indiana, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seagram’s Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored Vodka, Indiana, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12

SEITEN SAKURAJIMA www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Seiten Sakurajima Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $8

SELECT www.selectaperitivo.it SILVER MEDAL ■ Select Aperitivo, Italy ALC: 14% RETAIL PRICE: $26

SERPIENTE EMPLUMADA www.bellavitagrandscrus.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Serpiente Emplumada Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $41 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Serpiente Emplumada Silver Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SEVEN SEAS www.grays.mu SILVER MEDAL ■ Seven Seas Crystal Pure Dry Cane Liquor, Mauritius ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $7

SEVENTEEN TWELVE www.seventeentwelvespirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Seventeen Twelve Bourbon, North Carolina, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SHEEP DIP www.ianmacleod.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sheep Dip Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43 SILVER MEDAL ■ Sheep Dip Islay Blended Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $56

SHERINGHAM DISTILLERY www.sheringhamdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sheringham Distillery Akvavit, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $45

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 56 SILVER MEDAL ■ Sheringham Distillery Seaside Gin, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $44

SHETLAND REEL www.shetlandreelgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Shetland Reel Simmer Gin, Shetland, Scotland ALC: 49% RETAIL PRICE: $44 SILVER MEDAL ■ Shetland Reel Up Helly Aa Gin, Shetland, Scotland ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $52

SHORTCROSS www.shortcrossgin.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Shortcross Gin, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SHOT TOWER www.thebaltimorewhiskeycompany.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Shot Tower Gin, Maryland, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SHUI JING FANG www.cnsenterprises.net BRONZE MEDAL ■ Shui Jing Fang Wellbay Baiju, China ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $84

SIETE LEGUAS www.geminispiritswine.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST AÑEJO TEQUILA ■ Siete Leguas Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $57 SILVER MEDAL ■ Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47 SILVER MEDAL ■ Siete Leguas Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52

SIGLO CERO www.siglo-cero.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Siglo Cero Pox, Chiapas, Mexico ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SILENT POOL www.silentpooldistillers.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Silent Pool Gin, England ALC: 43%

SILVER DOLLAR www.nevadadistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Silver Dollar American Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SILVER WOOD www.prestigebevgroup.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Silver Wood French Vodka, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

SIMPLE www.simplevodka.co DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Simple Vodka, Idaho, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

SIPSMITH www.sipsmith.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sipsmith London Dry Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 41.6% RETAIL PRICE: $36

SIR EDWARD’S www.bardinet.fr SILVER MEDAL ■ Sir Edward’s Finest Blended Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Sir Edward’s Smoky Blended Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40%

SIRENA DE CHILOÉ www.sirenadechiloe.cl BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sirena de Chiloé Premium Hand Crafted Vodka, Chiloe, Chile ALC: 40%

SKINOS www.myskinos.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Skinos Mastiha Spirit, Greece ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SKYY www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Skyy Infusions Bartlett Pear, USA ALC: 35% SILVER MEDAL ■ Skyy Infusions California Apricot, USA ALC: 35%

SLANE www.slanedistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Slane Irish Whiskey Triple Casked, Slane, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

SLINGSBY www.wslingsby.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SLOANE’S www.toorank.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sloane’s Sloe Gin, The Netherlands ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $24

SMIRNOFF www.smirnoff.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF No. 21 Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 57 BRONZE MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry Vodka, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $13 BRONZE MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Sourced Watermelon Vodka, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $14 SILVER MEDAL ■ SMIRNOFF Spicy Tamarind Vodka, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $8

SMITHWORKS www.pernod-ricard-usa.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Smithworks Vodka, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

SMOKE www.hombo.co.jp GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Shochu No. 59, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 33% RETAIL PRICE: $16

SMOKE WAGON www.nevadadistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Private Barrel Straight Bourbon Whisky, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $90 GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA ALC: 58.3% RETAIL PRICE: $65

SOBIESKI www.vodkasobieski.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sobieski Estate Vodka, Poland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $23 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sobieski Vodka, Poland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $11

SOBOLINAYA SILVER MEDAL ■ Sobolinaya Vodka, Spirit Valley, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

SOLEDADE www.soledade.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Soledade Jequitiba Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Soledade Umburana Cachaça, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

SOMETHING WILD BEVERAGE COMPANY BRONZE MEDAL ■ Something Wild Beverage Company Green Ant and Native Botanical Gin, South Australia, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $65

SŌMRUS www.somrus.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CREAM/DAIRY LIQUEUR ■ SōmruS Original Indian Cream Liqueur, USA ALC: 13.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ SōmruS Alphonso Mango Original Mango Cream Liqueur, USA ALC: 13.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SONOMA COUNTY DISTILLING COMPANY www.sonomacountydistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sonoma County Distilling Company Cherrywood Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 54.7% RETAIL PRICE: $65 GOLD MEDAL ■ Sonoma County Distilling Company Single Barrel California Rye Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Sonoma County Distilling Company Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 55.8% RETAIL PRICE: $65

SOURLAND MOUNTAIN SPIRITS www.sourlandspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sourland Mountain Spirits Gin, New Jersey, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $39

SPA GIRL COCKTAILS www.spagirlcocktails.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spa Girl Cocktails Spa Martini, USA ALC: 16.5% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SPAGNOLO GOLD MEDAL ■ Spagnolo Vodka, Canary Islands, Spain ALC: 40%

SPEYBURN www.speyburn.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Speyburn Arranta Casks Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $46 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Speyburn Bradan Orach Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SPRING www.youngcheers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spring Kaoliang, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ Spring Special Edition Vodka, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Spring Spring of Life Vodka, Taiwan ALC: 80% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Spring Vodka, Taiwan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

SPRING MILL www.terlatowines.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Spring Mill Bourbon, Indiana, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $37

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 58 SPRINGFIELD MANOR www.springfieldmanor.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST FLAVORED GIN ■ Springfield Manor Lavender Gin, Maryland, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $45 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Springfield Manor Rye Whiskey, Maryland, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

ST-RÉMY www.st-remy.com SILVER MEDAL ■ St-Rémy Brandy VSOP, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15 SILVER MEDAL ■ St-Rémy Brandy XO, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ST. AGNES www.angoves.com.au DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ St. Agnes 15 Year Old Brandy XO, South Australia, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $110 SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Agnes 20 Year Old Brandy XO, South Australia, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $200

ST. AUGUSTINE DISTILLERY www.staugustinedistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ St. Augustine Distillery Double Cask Bourbon, Florida, USA ALC: 46.9% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Augustine Distillery Port Finished Bourbon, Florida, USA ALC: 51% RETAIL PRICE: $80

ST. ELDER www.st-elder.com SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ST. PETERSBURG DISTILLERY www.stpetersburgdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Petersburg Distillery Banyan Reserve Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 BRONZE MEDAL ■ St. Petersburg Distillery Old St. Pete Tropical Gin, Florida, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $30

ST. ROYALE www.stroyalevodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Royale Green Tea Vodka, Illinois, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $23

ST. SUPERY www.stsupery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ St. Supery Andrew Jackson Dollarhide: Spirit of St. Supery Brandy, California, USA ALC: 36.6% RETAIL PRICE: $100

STAGG JR. www.sazerac.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA. ALC: 64.8% RETAIL PRICE: $50

STALINSKAYA www.stalinskaya.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Blue Vodka, Romania ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $13 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Silver Vodka, Romania ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12 GOLD MEDAL ■ Stalinskaya Vodka, Romania ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $10

STAR WALKER SILVER MEDAL ■ Star Walker Whisky, India ALC: 42.8% RETAIL PRICE: $15

STARK SPIRITS www.starkspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stark Spirits California Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Stark Spirits Peated Single Malt Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stark Spirits Traditional Aquavit, California, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $25

STARK VATTEN www.wildwoodspiritsco.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stark Vatten Vodka, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

STARWARD www.starward.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Starward Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, Melbourne, Australia ALC: 41% RETAIL PRICE: $64

STAUFFENBERG www.stauffenberg-gin.de SILVER MEDAL ■ Stauffenberg Dry Gin, Germany ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $54

STAUNING www.stauningwhisky.dk GOLD MEDAL ■ Stauning Young Rye Whisky, February 2017, Denmark ALC: 48.4% RETAIL PRICE: $72

STEP 5 www.step5spirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Step 5 Dry Gin, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35

STILL WATERS www.stillwatersdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Still Waters Stalk & Barrel Blue Blend Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 59 SILVER MEDAL ■ Still Waters Stalk & Barrel Red Blend Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Still Waters Stalk & Barrel Rye Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 60.2% RETAIL PRICE: $100

STILLHOUSE www.stillhouse.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Apple Crisp Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 34.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Clear Corn Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Coconut Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 34.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Mint Chip Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 34.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Stillhouse Red Hot Whiskey, Tennessee, USA ALC: 34.5% RETAIL PRICE: $28

STOKERIJ DE MOLENBERG www.stokerijdemolenberg.be SILVER MEDAL ■ Stokerij De Molenberg Gouden Carolus Single Malt Whisky, Belgium ALC: 46%

STOLEN www.stolenrum.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST CORN WHISKEY ■ Stolen 11 Year Old American Whiskey, Florida, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $35

STONE BREAKER www.restlessspiritsdistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stone Breaker Irish & American Blended Whiskey, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $46

STONECUTTER SPIRITS www.stonecutterspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Stonecutter Spirits Single Barrel Gin, Vermont, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $55

STORK CLUB www.spreewood-distillers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stork Club Straight Rye Whiskey, Germany ALC: 55% RETAIL PRICE: $53

STRATHCOLM www.angusdundee.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Strathcolm 12 Year Old Single Grain Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

STRONACHIE www.adrattray.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Stronachie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40

SUAU www.beveland.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Suau 8 Year Old Brandy, Majorca, Spain ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Suau Orange Brandy Liqueur, Majorca, Spain ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $22

SUAVE SPIRITS www.suavespirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Suave Spirits Blanco Tequila, Teq Vly Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Suave Spirits Lunar Rested Tequila, Teq Vly Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $54 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Suave Spirits Reposado Tequila, Teq Vly Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $56 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Suave Spirits Tequilcello, Teq Vly Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 26% RETAIL PRICE: $33

SUERTE www.drinksuerte.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $58 SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ Suerte Extra Añejo Tequila, single barrel limited edition, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $112 SILVER MEDAL ■ Suerte Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36

SUMPTUOUS www.sumptuoussyrups.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sumptuous Yellow Ginger Rich Simple Syrup, Vermont, USA RETAIL PRICE: $15

SUNSHINE RESERVE www.sunshinereserve.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sunshine Reserve American Whiskey, New York, USA ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $50

SUNTORY www.whisky.suntory.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Japan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Suntory Whisky Toki, Japan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Japan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $85

SUTHERLAND DISTILLING www.sutherlanddistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST EAU-DE-VIE ■ Sutherland Distilling Apricot Brandy, California, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sutherland Distilling Diablo’s Shadow Limited Edition California Straight Bourbon, California, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $65

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 60 SILVER MEDAL ■ Sutherland Distilling Diablo’s Shadow Limited Edition Devil’s Eye Rye Whiskey, California, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $60 GOLD MEDAL ■ Sutherland Distilling Diablo’s Shadow Limited Edition Navy Strength Rum, California, USA ALC: 58.8% RETAIL PRICE: $45

SUTLER’S www.sutlersspiritco.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Sutler’s Gin, North Carolina, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SVENSK www.svenskvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Svensk Lake Vietnam Vodka, Sweden ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

SWEET RETREAT www.prestigebevgroup.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Sweet Retreat Apple Pie Liqueur, Minnesota, USA ALC: 20% RETAIL PRICE: $10 GOLD MEDAL ■ Sweet Retreat Root Beer Liqueur, Minnesota, USA ALC: 21% RETAIL PRICE: $10

SWELL SILVER MEDAL ■ Swell Vodka, Iowa, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

SWORD www.swordgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Sword Gin, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

TALISKER www.diageo.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 45.8% RETAIL PRICE: $65 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Talisker Skye Single Malt Scotch, Island of Skye, Scotland ALC: 45.8% SILVER MEDAL ■ Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch, Islands, Scotland ALC: 45.8% RETAIL PRICE: $55

TAMDHU www.ianmacleod.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tamdhu Batch Strength 2 Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 58.5% RETAIL PRICE: $90

TANQUERAY www.diageo.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Tanqueray London Dry Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 47.3% RETAIL PRICE: $22 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 47.3% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43.1% RETAIL PRICE: $30

TAPPERS www.tappersgin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tappers Darkside Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 39.6% RETAIL PRICE: $54

TARQUIN’S www.southwesterndistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST GIN ■ Tarquin’s The Sea Dog Navy Strength Gin, Cornwall, United Kingdom ALC: 57% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tarquin’s Cornish Navy Dry Gin, Cornwall, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $40

TARTARIA www.tartaria.us BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tartaria Nikitas 50 Sikera, Germany ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120

TASTE OF FLORIDA www.tasteoffl.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Taste of Florida Medium Bloody Mary Mix, Florida, USA RETAIL PRICE: $5

TATTERSALL DISTILLING www.tattersalldistilling.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST AQUAVIT ■ Tattersall Distilling Aquavit, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tattersall Distilling Barreled Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tattersall Distilling Creme de Fleur Liqueur, Minnesota, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tattersall Distilling Gin, Minnesota, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tattersall Distilling Grapefruit Crema Liqueur, Minnesota, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

TATTOO www.tattootequila.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tattoo Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tattoo Organic Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

TBD www.diageo.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ TBD Melon Mint Vodka, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $18 SILVER MEDAL ■ TBD Strawberry Basil Vodka, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $18

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 61 TEELING www.infiniumspirits.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $46 SILVER MEDAL ■ Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $56 GOLD MEDAL ■ Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey, Dublin, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $36

TEMPLETON SILVER MEDAL ■ Templeton 4 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Templeton 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Iowa, USA ALC: 45.8% RETAIL PRICE: $46

TENURE ENGLAND www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tenure England Vodka, England ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

TEQUILA 512 www.tequila512.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila 512 Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila 512 Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

TEQUILA DON NACHO www.tequiladonnacho.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Extra Premium Añejo Tequila, Los Altos. Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Extra Premium Blanco Tequila, Los Altos. Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Don Nacho Extra Premium Reposado Tequila, Los Altos. Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $46

TEQUILA HONOR www.tequilahonor.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Honor Afilado Reposado Claro Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 41.5% RETAIL PRICE: $47 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tequila Honor Redencion Reposado Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $49 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tequila Honor Reflexion Blanco Tequila, Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

TERRANEO www.destileriacasadepiedra.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Terraneo Organic Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $64

TEXAS SILVER STAR www.silverstarwhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Texas Silver Star Honey Liqueur, Texas, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $27 GOLD MEDAL ■ Texas Silver Star Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Texas Silver Star Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $29

THAT BOUTIQUE-Y WHISKY COMPANY www.thatboutiqueywhiskycompany.com GOLD MEDAL ■ That Boutique-y Whisky Company #1 50 Year Old Blended Whisky, Blend 5, Scotland ALC: 46.6% RETAIL PRICE: $184

THE ALPINIST www.the-alpinist.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Alpinist Gin, Switzerland ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $59 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Alpinist Single Cask Rum, Belize/ Trinidad/ Nicaragua ALC: 58.8% RETAIL PRICE: $129

THE ANTIQUARY www.tomatin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Antiquary 12 Year Old Blended Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ The Antiquary Red Blended Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40%

THE BENRIACH www.benriachdistillery.co.uk GOLD MEDAL ■ The BenRiach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $62 GOLD MEDAL ■ The BenRiach 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $208 GOLD MEDAL ■ The BenRiach Curiositas 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $67 GOLD MEDAL ■ The BenRiach Septendecim 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $153

THE BIG BLACK COCK www.mtuncle.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Big Black Cock Single Barrel Single Malt Whiskey, Queensland, Australia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $60

THE BIG SMOKE SILVER MEDAL ■ The Big Smoke Blended Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $60

THE BLENDED WHISKY COMPANY DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Blended Whisky Company The Golden Age Blend Scotch, Scotland ALC: 44.3% RETAIL PRICE: $436 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Blended Whisky Company The Half-Century Blend Scotch, Scotland ALC: 45.5% RETAIL PRICE: $747

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 62 THE BLOOMSBURY DISTILLERY www.bloomsburydistillery.co.uk GOLD MEDAL ■ The Bloomsbury Distillery Peated Vodka, London, United Kingdom ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $47

THE BOTANICAL’S SILVER MEDAL ■ The Botanical’s London Dry Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40

THE CHOYA www.choya.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The CHOYA Aged 3 Years Ume Liqueur, Japan ALC: 15% SILVER MEDAL ■ The CHOYA Classic Ume Liqueur, Japan ALC: 15% BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA Extra Years Ume Liqueur, Japan ALC: 17% BRONZE MEDAL ■ The CHOYA Gold Edition Ume Liqueur, Japan ALC: 19%

THE DALMORE www.thedalmore.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Dalmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dalmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $220 GOLD MEDAL ■ The Dalmore Cigar Malt Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dalmore King Alexander Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $300

THE DEPOT www.thedepotreno.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Depot High Country Gin, Nevada, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Depot Rye Whiskey, Nevada, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $48

THE DUBLINER www.quintessentialbrands.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dubliner 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, County Laois, Ireland ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $63 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Dubliner Irish Whiskey, County Laois, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $31 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Honey Comb Liqueur, County Laois, Ireland ALC: 30%

THE ENGLISH www.englishwhisky.co.uk GOLD MEDAL ■ The English Original Single Malt Whisky, Norfolk, England ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ The English Smokey Single Malt Whisky, Norfolk, England ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $65

THE FAMOUS GROUSE www.edringtongroup.com / www.thefamousgrouse.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $18

THE GLENDRONACH www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Allardice 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $180 GOLD MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Original 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $67 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $262 SILVER MEDAL ■ The GlenDronach Peated Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $73

THE GLENLIVET www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $120 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nàdurra First Fill Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 59.8% RETAIL PRICE: $85 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 55.2% RETAIL PRICE: $95 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nàdurra Peated Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 61.5% RETAIL PRICE: $85 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Glenlivet Nàdurra Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 60.3% RETAIL PRICE: $85

THE HERBALIST www.theherbalist.bio SILVER MEDAL ■ The Herbalist Gin, Belgium ALC: 44%

THE LIBERTY DISTILLERY www.thelibertydistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Liberty Distillery Railspur No.2 White - Wildflower Honey, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $44

THE LOST DISTILLERY COMPANY www.lost-distillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ The Lost Distillery Company Towiemore Blended Malt Scotch, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $43

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 63 THE LOST EXPLORER www.thelostexplorer.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Lost Explorer Mezcal Joven, San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $180

THE MACALLAN www.themacallan.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $300

THE MELBOURNE GIN COMPANY www.melbournegincompany.com GOLD MEDAL ■ The Melbourne Gin Company Melbourne Dry Gin, Victoria, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $53

THE MONTANA DISTILLERY www.themtdistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The Montana Distillery Soiled/Fallen Dove Gin, Montana, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $29

THE NAKED TURTLE www.nakedturtle.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Naked Turtle White Rum, US Virgin Islands ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $13

THE NEW ZEALAND WHISKEY COLLECTION www.anchordistilling.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The New Zealand Whiskey Collection Dunedin Doublewood 16 Year Old Whiskey, Oamaru, New Zealand ALC: 40% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $85 SILVER MEDAL ■ The New Zealand Whiskey Collection High Wheeler 21 Year Old Whiskey, Oamaru, New Zealand ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $95

THE POGUES www.halewood-int.com GOLD MEDAL ■ The Pogues Irish Whiskey, West Cork, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

THE REVIVALIST BOTANICAL GIN www.brandywinebranchdistillers.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Revivalist Botanical Gin Equinox Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $37 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Revivalist Botanical Gin Harvest Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Revivalist Botanical Gin Solstice Barrel Finished Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 46.5% BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Revivalist Botanical Gin Summertide Gin, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 43%

THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY www.smwsa.com GOLD MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 35.177 Single Malt Scotch, Caramelized Fruit and Nut Medley, Speyside, Scotland ​ ALC: 56.7% RETAIL PRICE: $175 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 42.30 Single Malt Scotch, Chimney Sweep’s Romantic Barbeque, Islands, Scotland ​ ALC: 60.6% RETAIL PRICE: $115

THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN www.thesingleton.com GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

THE SINGLETON OF GLEN ORD GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $52

THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN www.diageo.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $80 GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 59.8% RETAIL PRICE: $750 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan Classic Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $62 GOLD MEDAL ■ The Singleton of Glendullan Double Matured Single Malt Scotch, Speyside, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $93

THE SPIRITS WORKSHOP www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz SILVER MEDAL ■ The Spirits Workshop Crux Single Malt Vodka, New Zealand ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Spirits Workshop Recipe 23 Curiosity Gin, New Zealand ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $70

THE SPLENDID GIN www.thesplendidgin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ The Splendid Gin, Tasmania, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $80

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 64 THE TYRCONNELL www.beamsuntory.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY ■ The Tyrconnell 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75 GOLD MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Port Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $75 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Tyrconnell Original Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $45

THE WALTER COLLECTIVE www.thewaltercollective.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ The Walter Collective Gin, Oregon, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ The Walter Collective Vodka, Washington, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

THE WEST WINDS www.thewestwindsgin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ The West Winds The Broadside Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $65 BRONZE MEDAL ■ The West Winds The Captain’s Cut Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 63% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ The West Winds The Cutlass Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ The West Winds The Sabre Gin, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $32

THOMAS DAKIN www.ginfoundry.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Thomas Dakin Gin, Manchester, United Kingdom ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $37

THORNTON’S www.thorntonsdistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Thornton’s Vodka, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36

THREE SHIPS www.distell.co.za SILVER MEDAL ■ Three Ships 5 Year Old Premium Select Whisky, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $15 SILVER MEDAL ■ Three Ships Select Whisky, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ Three Ships Special Reserve Bourbon Cask Finish Whisky, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $15

THY WHISKY www.thy-whisky.dk SILVER MEDAL ■ Thy Whisky No. 5 - Kræn Kusk, Thy, Denmark ALC: 60.7% RETAIL PRICE: $150 SILVER MEDAL ■ Thy Whisky No. 6 - Kræn Kræmmer, Thy, Denmark ALC: 50.4% RETAIL PRICE: $100

TIBURON www.tiburonrum.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Tiburon Rum Reserve Blend, Belize ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

TIGER www.tigergin.co.uk SILVER MEDAL ■ Tiger Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

TILL www.tillvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Till American Wheat Vodka, Kansas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

TIPPERARY DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tipperary Watershed Boutique Selection Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Tipperary, Ireland ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $70

TITANIUM www.titaniumtequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Titanium Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $41 SILVER MEDAL ■ Titanium Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 GOLD MEDAL ■ Titanium Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $38 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Titanium Ultra Aged Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $56

TITEM www.monbev.mn SILVER MEDAL ■ Titem Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 36.5% RETAIL PRICE: $14

TITLE NO. 21 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Title No. 21 American Whiskey, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

TOBARITCH! www.tobaritch.com SILVER MEDAL ■ TOBARITCH! Vodka, Russia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $15

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 65 TOMATIN www.tomatin.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST SCOTCH / BEST SINGLE MALT SCOTCH / BEST DISTILLERS’ SINGLE MALT SCOTCH – 20 YEARS AND OLDER ■ Tomatin 36 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $750 GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43% SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $80 GOLD MEDAL ■ Tomatin 1988 Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 50% SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Tomatin Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 57.5% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Tomatin Dualchas Single Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 43%

TOPPER’S www.toppersrhum.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Topper’s Banana Vanilla Cinnamon Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 21% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Topper’s Caribbean White Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Topper’s Coconut Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 21% RETAIL PRICE: $19 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Topper’s Mocha Mama Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 21% RETAIL PRICE: $19 SILVER MEDAL ■ Topper’s Spiced Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Topper’s White Chocolate Raspberry Rhum, St. Maarten ALC: 21% RETAIL PRICE: $19

TORO DE LIDIA www.tequilatorodelidia.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Toro de Lidia Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20 SILVER MEDAL ■ Toro de Lidia Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $22

TORRES www.torres.es SILVER MEDAL ■ Torres 15 Reserva Privada Brandy, Spain ALC: 40% GOLD MEDAL ■ Torres Hors d’Age Brandy, Spain ALC: 40% SILVER MEDAL ■ Torres Jaime I 30 Reserva de la Familia Brandy, Spain ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Torres Orange Liqueur, Spain ALC: 39%

TORTA BIANCA www.cdvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Torta Bianca, Illinois, USA ALC: 15% RETAIL PRICE: $24

TORUS REAL www.torusreal.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Torus Real Blanco Tequila, Capilla De Guadalupe, Mexico ALC: 40% BRONZE MEDAL ■ Torus Real Extra Añejo Tequila, Capilla De Guadalupe, Mexico ALC: 40%

TOTEM www.totemdistillers.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Totem Vodka, Alberta, Canada ALC: 40%

TOWARI www.takarasake.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Towari Buckwheat Shochu, Miyazaki, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $30

TOWER GOLD MEDAL ■ Tower Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $14

TOWNSHEND’S www.thomasandsonsdistillery.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Townshend’s Kashmiri Amaro, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Townshend’s Pacific Northwest Fernet, Oregon, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

TRAGOS AMARGOS www.tragosamargostequila.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Tragos Amargos Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 GOLD MEDAL ■ Tragos Amargos Blanco Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Tragos Amargos Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO. www.tcwhiskey.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Traverse City Whiskey Co. American Cherry Edition Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $32 SILVER MEDAL ■ Traverse City Whiskey Co. North Coast Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $40

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 66 SILVER MEDAL ■ Traverse City Whiskey Co. Port Barrel Finished Bourbon, Michigan, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40

TRIPLE EIGHT www.ciscobrewers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Triple Eight Gale Force Gin, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 44.4% RETAIL PRICE: $30 SILVER MEDAL ■ Triple Eight Hurricane Rum, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 44.4% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Triple Eight Jalapeño Pineapple Liqueur, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $30 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Triple Eight The Notch 12 Year Old Nantucket Island Single Malt Whisky, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $350

TRIPLE THREE www.triplethree.co.za GOLD MEDAL ■ Triple Three 100% Juniper Berry Gin, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Triple Three African Botanicals Gin, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Triple Three Citrus Infusion Gin, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $35

TSAGAAN SULD www.monbev.mn SILVER MEDAL ■ Tsagaan Suld Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 37.5% RETAIL PRICE: $9

TURLEY MILL DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Turley Mill Reynolds Straight Rye Whiskey, New Mexico, USA ALC: 49.5% RETAIL PRICE: $59

TWENTY 2 www.Twenty2Vodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty 2 Micro Distilled Vodka, Maine, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

TWENTY BOAT www.twentyboat.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Boat Amber Rum, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $60 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Twenty Boat Spiced Rum, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 47.5% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ Twenty Boat White Rum, Massachusetts, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

TWENTY THIRD STREET www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au BRONZE MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Hybrid Whisk(e)y, Renmark, Australia ALC: 42.3% RETAIL PRICE: $83 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Not Your Nanna’s Brandy, Renmark, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $55 GOLD MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Prime 5 Brandy, Renmark, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $83 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Twenty Third Street Signature Gin, Renmark, Australia ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $83

TWO JAMES www.twojames.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Two James Catcher’s Rye Whiskey, Michigan, USA ALC: 49.4% RETAIL PRICE: $58

URBAN DISTILLERIES www.urbandistilleries.ca SILVER MEDAL ■ Urban Distilleries Paul’s Tomb Gin, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 SILVER MEDAL ■ Urban Distilleries Spirit Bear Gin, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Urban Distilleries Spirit Bear Vanilla Bean Vodka, British Columbia, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

USQUAEBACH www.usquaebach.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Usquaebach Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch, Highlands, Scotland ALC: 57.1% RETAIL PRICE: $200

VAL CAUDALIES www.valcaudalies.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Val Caudalies Lab Vermouth, Quebec, Canada ALC: 16% RETAIL PRICE: $19

VALENTINE www.valentinedistilling.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Valentine Liberator Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Valentine Liberator Old Tom Gin, Michigan, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $45 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Valentine Mayor Pingree Black Label Bourbon, Michigan, USA ALC: 58.6% RETAIL PRICE: $89 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Valentine Mayor Pingree Blue Label Single Barrel Straight Bourbon, Michigan, USA ALC: 54.1% RETAIL PRICE: $89

VAN GOGH www.vangoghvodka.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Açai-Bluberry Vodka, Holland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka, Holland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Holland ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Van Gogh Vodka, Holland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 67 VAN MEER’S www.toorank.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Van Meer’s Stroopwafel Liqueur, The Netherlands ALC: 14.7% RETAIL PRICE: $13

VAN RYN’S www.distell.co.za DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s 12 Year Old Distiller’s Reserve Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s 15 Year Old Fine Cask Reserve Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $80 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Van Ryn’s 20 Year Old Collector’s Reserve Brandy, Western Cape, South Africa ALC: 38% RETAIL PRICE: $150

VÁNAGANDR www.vanagandr.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Vánagandr London Dry Gin, A coruña -Galicia, Spain ALC: 43%

VANTAGE AUSTRALIA www.spiritofanation.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Vantage Australia Australian Botanical Spirit, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $44

VECCHIA ROMAGNA www.montenegro.it BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna 10 year Old Riserva Brandy, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 SILVER MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna 35 Year Old Brandy, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $400 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera Brandy, Italy ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $33

VEIL www.distillersales.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Veil Caramel Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Veil Ginger Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Veil Green Apple Vodka, Minnesota, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $12

VEKTOR SILVER MEDAL ■ Vektor Vodka, Cherkasy, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $34

VENTURA SPIRITS www.venturaspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Ventura Spirits Strawberry Brandy, California, USA ALC: 42.5% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Ventura Spirits Wilder Gin, California, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $30

VERMOUTH DE PROVENCE www.bellavitagrandscrus.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Vermouth de Provence Dry 30 Vermouth, Provence, France ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $21

VI.ER DANMARK www.vierakvavit.com SILVER MEDAL ■ VI.ER Danmark Aquavit, Denmark ALC: 42.8% RETAIL PRICE: $70

VIEJO INDECENTE www.viejoindecente.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Viejo Indecente Ensamble Mezcal, Miahuatlan, Mexico ALC: 48% RETAIL PRICE: $65

VIEUX CARRÉ www.vieuxcarreabsinthe.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Vieux Carré Absinthe, Pennsylvania, USA ALC: 60% RETAIL PRICE: $60

VILLA MASSA www.deutschfamily.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Villa Massa Limoncello, Sorrento, Italy ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $26

VING www.vingvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ VING Farm Fresh Corn Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 SILVER MEDAL ■ VING Farm Fresh Kale, Lemon Peel, Cucumber Vodka, California, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $42

VIRGIL KAINE www.virgilkaine.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Virgil Kaine Ashcat Blended Bourbon, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45.6% RETAIL PRICE: $65

VIRGINIA CITY www.cemeterygin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Virginia City Cemetery Gin, Nevada, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $45

VIRGINIA DISTILLERY CO. www.vadistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Virginia Distillery Co. Cider Barrel Matured Virginia Highland Malt Whisky, Virginia, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $65 SILVER MEDAL ■ Virginia Distillery Co. Virginia Highland Malt Whisky, Virginia, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $57

VITAE SPIRITS www.vitaespirits.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vitae Spirits Golden Rum, Virginia, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 68 SILVER MEDAL ■ Vitae Spirits Modern Gin, Virginia, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $38 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Vitae Spirits Platinum Rum, Virginia, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $36

VITANI www.drinkvitani.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Vitani Cosmo Martini, USA ALC: 18% RETAIL PRICE: $15

VIVA www.monbev.mn SILVER MEDAL ■ Viva Mongolia Vodka, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ALC: 38.5% RETAIL PRICE: $11

VIVA XXXII www.viva32.com SILVER MEDAL ■ VIVA XXXII Joven Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ VIVA XXXII Reposado Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $43

VOID www.voidabsinthe.com GOLD MEDAL ■ VOID Absinthe, Colorado, USA ALC: 73% RETAIL PRICE: $95

VOLCANIC www.beveland.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Volcanic Gin, Catalonia, Spain ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $30

VOLI www.volivodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Voli 305 Handmade Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $28

VOLTAIRE BRONZE MEDAL ■ Voltaire Cognac VS, Charente, France ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

WALLACE SILVER MEDAL ■ Wallace Gold Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $100

WALTER www.waltercaesar.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Walter Craft Caesar Mix, Classic Spice, British Columbia, Canada RETAIL PRICE: $8

WANIC www.wanic.asia GOLD MEDAL ■ WANIC Coconut Spirits, Vientiane, Laos ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $80

WAPIRITS www.wapirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Wapirits Buntan Tumugi, Oita, Japan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ Wapirits New Oak Cask Storage Tumugi, Oita, Japan ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $29 GOLD MEDAL ■ Wapirits Tumugi, Oita, Japan ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

WAQAR www.piscowaqar.cl GOLD MEDAL ■ Waqar Pisco, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $39

WARNER EDWARDS www.warneredwards.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Dry Gin, England ALC: 44% RETAIL PRICE: $41 GOLD MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Harrington Sloe Gin, England ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $38 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Limited Edition Botanical Garden Honeybee Gin, England ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Limited Edition Botanical Garden Melissa Lemon Balm Gin, England ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $50 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Warner Edwards Victoria’s Rhubarb Gin, England ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $47

WEMBLEY www.wembleydrygin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Wembley London Dry Gin, Romania ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

WEST CORK SILVER MEDAL ■ West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40 BRONZE MEDAL ■ West Cork Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey, Ireland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $27

WESTERN GRACE www.westerngracebrandy.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Western Grace Brandy, La Mancha, Spain ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

WESTERN SON TEXAS www.westernsonvodka.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Western Son Texas Vodka, Texas, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 69 WESTLAND DISTILLERY www.westlanddistillery.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Westland Distillery American Single Malt Whiskey, PEAT WEEK 2016 Commemorative Bottling, Washington, USA ​ ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $100 SILVER MEDAL ■ Westland Distillery Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 56.2% RETAIL PRICE: $125 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Westland Distillery Winter 2016 American Single Malt Whiskey, Washington, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $100

WHEATLEY www.buffalotracedistillery.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Wheatley Vodka, Kentucky, USA ALC: 41% RETAIL PRICE: $18

WHIPPER SNAPPER www.whippersnapperdistillery.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Whipper Snapper Upshot Australian Whiskey, Western Australia, Australia ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $98

WHISKEY DEL BAC www.hamiltondistillers.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Classic Cask Strength Single Malt, Arizona, USA ALC: 64.2% RETAIL PRICE: $70 SILVER MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Dorado Single Malt, Arizona, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $54 SILVER MEDAL ■ Whiskey Del Bac Unsmoked Classic Bottle Strength Single Malt, Arizona, USA ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $49

WHISTLEPIG www.whistlepigrye.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST IN SHOW WHISKEY / BEST RYE WHISKEY ■ WhistlePig Boss Hog: Black Prince Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA ALC: 61.2% ​ RETAIL PRICE: $500 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ WhistlePig 15 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $225 BRONZE MEDAL ■ WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Whiskey, USA/Canada ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $90 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ WhistlePig Old World Cask Finish Rye Whiskey, Vermont, USA ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $125

WHITE KEYS www.whitekeysvodka.com GOLD MEDAL ■ White Keys Vodka, Québec, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $37

WHITE LIGHT www.whitelightvodka.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ White Light 47 Vodka, Victoria, Australia ALC: 347% RETAIL PRICE: $56 GOLD MEDAL ■ White Light Vodka, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $32

WICKED DOLPHIN wwww.wickeddolphin.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wicked Dolphin Oloroso Sherry Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 43% SILVER MEDAL ■ Wicked Dolphin Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40%

WILD BUCK www.wildbuckwhiskey.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wild Buck American Rye Whiskey, Florida, USA ALC: 50% RETAIL PRICE: $58

WILD TURKEY www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon, USA ALC: 50.5% SILVER MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 52% GOLD MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, USA ALC: 58.3% SILVER MEDAL ■ Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey, USA ALC: 40%

WILDEREN www.brouwerijwilderen.be BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wilderen Wild Weasel Finest Blend Whisky, Belgium ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $44

WILDERNESS TRAIL www.wildernesstrailky.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Wilderness Trail Blue Heron Vodka, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wilderness Trail Handcrafted Small Batch Harvest Rum, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45% RETAIL PRICE: $35

WILHELM HORN www.wilhelm-horn.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wilhelm Horn Long Horn Handcrafted Lipsk Dry Gin, Germany ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $25

WILLIAM LARUE WELLER www.sazerac.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 67.7% RETAIL PRICE: $90

WILLIAM PEEL DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ William Peel Double Maturation Blended Scotch, Scotland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $19

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 70 WILLIAM WOLF www.thinklikeawolf.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Wolf Apple Whiskey, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 SILVER MEDAL ■ William Wolf Bourbon, USA ALC: 43.4% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ William Wolf Peach Whiskey, USA ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ William Wolf Pecan Whiskey, USA ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $25

WILLIAMSBURG DISTILLERY BRONZE MEDAL ■ Williamsburg Distillery Jamestown Gin, Virginia, USA ALC: 93% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Williamsburg Distillery Yorktown Rum, Virginia, USA ALC: 41.4% RETAIL PRICE: $29

WILÜF www.piscowiluf.cl BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wilüf Pisco, Limari, Chile ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $40

WINCHESTER www.terressentia.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Winchester Single Barrel Select Bourbon, South Carolina, USA ALC: 45%

WINDSPIEL www.windspiel-manufaktur.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Windspiel Barrel Aged Potato Vodka, Rineland-Palatinate, Germany ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $48 SILVER MEDAL ■ Windspiel Premium Dry Gin, Rineland-Palatinate, Germany ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $43

WISER’S BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wiser’s Special Blend Canadian Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $26

WODKA www.wodkawodka.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST VODKA ■ Wodka Vodka, Wrelkopolska, Poland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

WOLFHEAD BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Apple Caramel Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 36% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Banana Caramel Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Coffee Whisky Liqueur, Ontario, Canada ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Grapefruit Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 35% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Vodka, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Wolfhead Whisky, Ontario, Canada ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $35

WOODFORD RESERVE www.woodfordreserve.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $55 SILVER MEDAL ■ Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Kentucky, USA ALC: 45.2% RETAIL PRICE: $35

WOODY CREEK www.woodycreekdistillers.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Woody Creek Gin, Colorado, USA ALC: 47% RETAIL PRICE: $35 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Woody Creek Stobrawa Reserve Vodka, Colorado, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $90

WRAY & NEPHEW www.campariamerica.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum, Jamaica ALC: 63%

XELLENT www.diwisa.ch BRONZE MEDAL ■ XELLENT Swiss Edelweiss Gin, Willisau, Switzerland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45 SILVER MEDAL ■ XELLENT Swiss Vodka, Willisau, Switzerland ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $45

XICALA www.xicalamezcal.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Xicala Mezcal Joven, Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $40

YAGUARA www.yaguaracachaca.com DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yaguara Branca Cachaça, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ALC: 40.5% RETAIL PRICE: $26 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yaguara Ouro Cachaça, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $37

YAKUSHIMA DAISHIZENRIN www.hombo.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Yakushima Daishizenrin Shochu, Kagoshima, Japan ALC: 25% RETAIL PRICE: $12

YAMAGA www.vinex-yamaga.co.jp SILVER MEDAL ■ Yamaga Kaorukome Shochu, Kumamoto, Japan ALC: 28% RETAIL PRICE: $21

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION ■ 2017 MEDAL WINNERS SORTED BY BRAND PAGE 71 YAPPY DOG BRONZE MEDAL ■ Yappy Dog Blood Orange Flavored Vodka, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 GOLD MEDAL ■ Yappy Dog Lost Fleet Rum, Florida, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

YELLOW SPOT www.pernod-ricard-usa.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Midleton, Ireland ALC: 46% RETAIL PRICE: $80

YELLOWSTONE www.limestonebranch.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 46.5% RETAIL PRICE: $45

YERBURGH’S JAM JAR www.jamjargin.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Yerburgh’s Jam Jar Botanical No.1 Gin, United Kingdom ALC: 43% RETAIL PRICE: $56

YOBO www.yobosoju.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Yobo Soju, New York, USA ALC: 23% RETAIL PRICE: $34

YOUNG HENRYS www.younghenrys.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Young Henrys Noble Cut New World Gin, New South Wales, Australia ALC: 42% RETAIL PRICE: $70

YU HSIANG CHIAO SILVER MEDAL ■ Yu Hsiang Chiao Old Sorghum Liquor, Taoyuan, Taiwan ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $27

YUSHAN DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL / BEST BAIJIU ■ Yushan 6 Year Old Kaoliang Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $24 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Da Qu, Chiayi, Taiwan ALC: 59.5% RETAIL PRICE: $13 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Liquor, Longtian, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $12 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Liquor, Black Porcelain, Chiayi, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $39 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Liquor, Cellaring, Longtian, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $35 SILVER MEDAL ■ Yushan Kaoliang Liquor, Haka, Longtian, Taiwan ALC: 58% RETAIL PRICE: $29 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Yushan Original Cellar Kaoliang Liquor, Yushan Paint, Chiayi, Taiwan ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $58 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Yushan Red Kaoliang Liquor, Red Porcelain, Chiayi, Taiwan ALC: 52% RETAIL PRICE: $48

ZACKARIAH HARRIS www.sazerac.com BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zackariah Harris Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky, USA ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $12

ZAYA www.infiniumspirits.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Zaya Gran Reserva Rum, Trinidad ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30

ZEUS www.edgemill.com.au SILVER MEDAL ■ Zeus Ouzo, Victoria, Australia ALC: 37% RETAIL PRICE: $33

ZIGNUM www.zignummezcal.com GOLD MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Añejo, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $50 DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Reposado, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $30 GOLD MEDAL ■ Zignum Mezcal Silver, Mexico ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $20

ZIRKOVA www.zirkova.com SILVER MEDAL ■ Zirkova One Vodka, Cherkasy, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25 BRONZE MEDAL ■ Zirkova Together Vodka, Cherkasy, Ukraine ALC: 40% RETAIL PRICE: $25

ZUCCA SILVER MEDAL ■ Zucca Rabarbaro, Milan, Italy ALC: 30% RETAIL PRICE: $30

ZUIDAM SILVER MEDAL ■ Zuidam Dutch Courage Gin, Holland, The Netherlands ALC: 44.5% RETAIL PRICE: $29

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