We’re thrilled to announce that the results of the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition are now officially live on our Results Page! This year’s competition brought together hundreds of brands from around the world, evaluated by an esteemed panel of industry-leading judges. Known for its rigorous blind tasting process, the New York World Spirits Competition continues to set the standard for recognizing excellence across every corner of the spirits industry.

This year, we saw incredible innovation across both traditional and emerging categories — from exceptional vodka and gin to inventive ready-to-drink offerings and standout non-alcoholic spirits. Over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting some of the standout winners, including Best in Class and Best in Show, as well as exclusive Q&As with our judges, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the competition.

In addition to the full results now available, we’ll be rolling out category spotlights according to the following schedule on our News + Events page.

• Sept 26 – Vodka + Liqueurs (Fruit, Cream, Herbal, Coffee) + Aperitifs
• Sept 30 – Regular + Flavored Gin
• Oct 14 – Irish Whiskey + Canadian Whiskey
• Oct 17 – Blended American Whiskey
• Oct 24 – Rye Whiskey + Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon & Whiskey
• Nov 4 – Rum (including White, Dark/Gold, Extra-Aged, and Flavored)
• Nov 7 – Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Cocktails
• Nov 10 – Ready to Drink Categories
• Nov 11 – Best Single Malt Scotch Under $100 + Best Blended Scotch Under $50
• Nov 13 – Best Brandy Under $50
• Nov 17 – Best Rum Under $50
• Nov 18 – Best Bourbon Under $50

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating this year’s winners and sharing more stories from one of the most anticipated spirits competitions of the year.