2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Platinum Medal Recipients

Pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’, it’s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.

With the desire to innovate and bring a different style of gin to Brazil, we developed the BEG New World Navy Gin. With 54% alcohol content, this gin carries more than twice the amount of juniper found in BEG Brazilian Boutique Dry Gin, with part infused by steam dragging and part macerated for 24 hours as in our original recipe. Much more complexity of aromas and flavors for your favorite drink.

This exquisite single malt has been crafted from peated spirit and four cask matured for at least thirty years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks and port casks from the Douro Valley. During long maturation Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After thirty years, rich layering develops into sublime honeyed smoke, further enhanced through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create an exquisitely harmonious single malt, layered with dark fruits, rich walnut and velvety oak spice with a long, complex, smoked honey finish. All in perfect balance.

A richly sumptuous single malt, interwoven with mellow smoke and a masterful curation of oak. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and four cask matured for at least twenty five years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks and Madeira Island wine casks. During long maturation Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After twenty-five years, rich layering develops into caramelised smoke, further enhanced through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create a sumptuous single malt, layered with baked fruit, honey malt and toasted oak spice with a long, rich, caramelised smoke finish. All in perfect balance.

This exquisite single malt has been crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and four cask matured for at least twenty one years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, virgin oak casks and Bordeaux red wine casks. During long maturation Benriach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows and integrates with the fruit, malt and oak. After twenty one years, rich layering develops into an elegant honey smoke, enriched through multi-layered cask maturation. The whisky from each cask type, imbued with particular flavour characteristics, is then expertly married together to create a rich and elegant single malt, layered with lush orchard fruit and toasted pine wood with a honey smoke finish. All in perfect balance

Utilizing a barrel finishing process from the 18th century, Bluecoat Barrel Finished Gin is produced by aging Bluecoat American Dry Gin for a minimum of twelve months, providing a unique, well rounded and complex spirit. The barrel finishing process enhances the rounder, softer notes and introduces hints of caramel and whiskey without sacrificing juniper or pepper notes. The process marries the flavors together creating a truly unique gin providing an amazingly fragrant and vibrant yet mellow gin.

Crafted from a rarer blend of casks, Craigellachie 17 is a classic example of our unapologetic and distinct Whisky style, smooth and mellow in flavour with rich silky notes of exotic fruits.

The rocky arid region of Durango, Mexico is a picture of forgotten time with wild Maguey Cenizo (Agave durangensis) dotting the landscape. Scorpions and owls, symbols of defiance, solitude, and wisdom have colonized this harsh wilderness in much the same way as the agave. It’s here that we distill our Mezcal by roasting the agave in traditional volcanic rock pit ovens. The open fermentation allows the area’s wild yeasts to naturally inoculate the sweet agave mosto. Hints of smoke from the cooking process blend perfectly with the deep agave flavors, striking a balance in our signature Cutwater Mezcal.

 The 25 year old whisky has been gently matured in our finest American oak barrels before being married in first-fill bourbon casks before bottling. The signature nose has hints of vanilla oak interwoven with the subtle notes of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits. Bottled at 48.8% with no added colour or chill-filtration, as nature intended.

This whisky was born from the memory of entering a pastry shop for the very first time. It’s about that first moment of finding your senses deliciously overwhelmed, breathing in the sweet scents and wishing you could take a bite of every creamy, flaky treat you see. In Nectar D’Or you can taste it all.

Hardshore North Oak Barrel Rested Gin is a unique oaked expression of our celebrated Hardshore Original Gin. The ultra-bright, leafy-green botanicals of the Original are folded into mellow layers of American oak, creating an absolutely marvelous sipping experience. Blending the lines between gin and whiskey, its subtle textured background and unconventional botanical mix breathe new and unexpected character into your favorite cocktails. Try a Ginhattan or an oaked Negroni. Transform an Old Fashioned or try what is possibly the most perfect Martinez the world has ever known.

Prohibition is said to have started just 12 miles from our High Bank facility, in Westerville, Ohio. In 1875, Henry Corbin took a chance and opened a saloon in an area known to strongly oppose the consumption of distilled spirits. Not once, but twice, the saloon was blown up. It was said before the first explosion, Henry came outside to address the protesters with two pistols drawn. That single act is believed to have ignited the Whiskey Wars of prohibition and launched the Anti-Saloon League. Unique batches inside our expertly blended whiskey wage war with each other and your taste buds come out the victor.

Fantastic grapey aromas followed by ripe plum, ripe apricot and confectionery raspberry form a powerful bouquet on the nose but once in the mouth it takes a more elegant and subtle turn. Subdued flavors of ripe pear and ripe apricot still make themselves seen before a very soft and delicate finish. 

This unique, crystal clear vodka, is locally crafted from distilled sugar cane and purified maple sap water. In the glass, its fresh, clean aroma, leads to a smooth, silky mouthfeel and lingering hint of sweetness on the palate. Enjoy ice cold neat, or let it shine in simple cocktails.

Barrel maturation weaves in the oak and sherry flavors, resulting in cask strength goodness. Finishing achieves the desired flavor profile and classic 88 Proof for bottling.

This single malt Scotch Whisky is inspired by the iconic and rewarding first bottling of the 16-year-old released in 1992. It has been matured in only Sherry casks to impart rich, fruity, and fragrant notes atop the beasty complexity synonymous with Mortlach.

The Absinthe Verte is created from an 1871 Old Word Swine style recipe that includes eight different botanicals. This botanical recipe includes Wormwood, Fennel, and two types of Anise. Using the Eastern Kentucky family moonshine recipe as a base, creates a one of a kind Kentucky style Absinthe Verte, and the coloring berbe create a natural vibrant green hue.

Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky has a storied past with a heritage that commemorates Philadelphia’s famous Rittenhouse Square. Bottled-in-Bond, today’s Rittenhouse carries the distinct, spicy flavor that is long associated with the brand. Rittenhouse is the Rye Whisky of choice for both mixologists and whisky aficionados alike.

Manamira sought to create Rosa Vodka®, a fresh, unique and original experience with vodka that’s pure, genuine and real, utilizing the world’s finest flower – the rose – to awaken the senses. Herbicide and pesticide-free Eastern Eurpean roses are certified organic and harvested in the spring for the freshest and most vibrant flavors and aromas – carefully infused to create a truly unique vodka.  We always strive for the highest quality and are committed to the authenticity of the products we create.

Great vodka starts with quality ingredients. For every bottle of Simple Vodka, we use 9.5lbs of locally-sourced Idaho Russet potatoes and fresh water via a 180-foot well that taps directly into the Snake River aquifer. That’s it, just potatoes and water. No added sugar, flavors, or preservatives. Our proprietary four column, fractional distillation method uses less energy and produces less waste than most. But why stop there – we use wind energy, recycle our wastewater, and upcycle our potato byproduct into animal feed. We leave the world a better place than how we found it.

Following distillation, Talisker 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in traditional oak casks for a minimum of 18 years. As a result, the whisky has a bold aroma, with notes of toffee, espresso, maple syrup and peat smoke. The aroma gives way to notes of honeyed nuts, orange zest, citrus and rock candy, and leads to a finish accented by hints of tobacco and leather.

This navy strength gin is a punchy 58% ABV, making it an ideal gin for your cocktails, but still super smooth for sipping. Any navy strength gin has to be above 57% ABV, the strength at which gin drenched gunpowder still ignites when lit. Rest-assured this award-winner has no rough edges and is creamy smooth. The Black Powder recipe departs from our Orchid Gin in two ways: half the juniper pods are bruised and whole fresh lemons are added into the botanical blend for a bright citrus note. 

Fortune favours the brave. Back in the 1830´s Charles Tanqueray wasn’t afraid to mix his bold ideas. His ingenious pursuit for perfection paid off, creating Tanqueray London Dry, a perfectly balanced gin and one of the most awarded gins in the world.

Ancient peaks, hidden glens and rising morning mist, fresh water and firm oak run deep in its veins. The Sassenach is an award-winning blended Scotch whisky with a distinct character and smooth flavor, suitable for any occasion. Inspired by the highland landscape, the exceptional blend has an underlying rich character that rises to the forefront.  

This 15 year old single malt scotch whisky is matured in a high proportion of American oak casks with a small portion of European oak casks to balance the liquid. The result is an easy to enjoy single malt with a fruity decadence and notes of zesty coriander, zingy pepper, honey and creamy toffee.

Appealing rich sherry cask aromas are elegantly echoed on the palate to reveal an abundance of rounded, stewed and dried fruits. Engagingly robust, with upfront dark chocolate and vanilla balanced with drizzled honey, coconut and spicy highlights.