In its 2nd year, the New York International Spirits Competition was held at 3 West Club on October 16th to taste, evaluate and judge over 300 of the world’s best-distilled spirits-a 65% increase from last year’s submissions. Over 30 countries submitted their brands to be critiqued by a hand-selected panel of A-list and key judges—buyers, retail storeowners, restaurant/bar proprietors, distributors and importers—those that have the unique ability to make a direct impact on sales.
“This year’s significant increase in submissions is a clear sign that the industry truly recognizes and appreciates NYISC’s overall philosophy of judging for real sales impact,” said Adam Levy, Founder of the NYISC. “While other renowned competitions prize up to 85% of entrants with awards, the discerning panel and ethos of the NYISC is to honor the brands that are most deserving among their peers. This year, NYISC prized only 40% of its entrants.”
The judges awarded only 1 Double Gold Medal, 14 Gold Medals, 46 Silver Medals and 61 Bronze Medals.
Top Honors include:
Distillery of the Year: Distell LTD of South Africa. Winner of the only Double Gold medal for their Oude Meester Souverein 18yr Reserve for $115
Winning Spirits – separated by Medal and Category
Gold
Armagnac
Marquis de Montesquiou VSOP $40
Liqueurs
Becherovka
Mezcal
Joya Azul Mezcal $45.99
Real Matlati Mezcal Alma de Espadin $60
Tequila
Don Julio 1942 Anejo
Dulce Vida Organic Tequila Blanco100 $30
El Tesoro Platinum Tequila $50
El Tesoro Reposado Tequila $54.99
Vodka
LIV Vodka $27.00
Luksusowa Vodka $14.99
Whiskey
Buchanan 18yr $76.99
Bulleit Rye $29.99
Crown Royal $31.99
Silver
Armagnac
Armagnac Castarede Reserva de la Familia $100
Brandy
Aqua Eau-de-vie $50.50
Distilleria Montanaro Grappa Barolo 1995 $71.99
Oude Meester 12 reserve $50
Remy Martin V V $40.00
Van Ryn’s 20 Yr Collectors Reserve $160
Gin
Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin $38.00
Distillery 209 $34.99
Tanqueray London Dry Gin $23.99
Tanqueray Ten Gin $29.99
Liqueurs
Art In The Age ROOT $35.00
Cask & Cream Original $10.99
Arak Kawar
Kings Ginger Liqueur $39.99
Pallini Limoncello $26.00
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur $28.00
Mezcal
Don Julio Blanco $47.99
Don Julio 70 Anejo $79.99
Don Julio Real $350.00
El Tesoro Paradiso $109.99
Mi Casa Tequila Blanco $39.99
Mi Casa Tequila Reposado $44.99
Mi Casa Tequila Anejo $49.99
Ilegal Mezcal Anejo $108.00
Wahaka Mezcal Joven Espadin 37.99
Wahaka Mezcal Reposado Con Gusano 40.99
Wahaka Mezcal Joven Madre Cuishe 78.99
Wahaka Mezcal Joven Tobala $78.99
Rum
Bacardi Select $13.49
Botran Rum
Botran Solera
Denizen Rum $14.99
English Harbour Rum $29.99
Tequila
Jose Cuervo Silver
Vodka
Bee Vodka $48.99
Mainstay Vodka $15.00
Whiskey
Contarf 1014 Irish Whiskey
Corsair Quinoa Whiskey $45.00
Glenlivet Nadurra $59.99
Troy & Sons Moonshine $29.95
Vickers Brothers $50.00
Bronze
Brandies
Distilleria Montanaro Grappa Arneis $61.99
Oude Meester Demant $20.00
Pisco Don Alvaro $45.00
Pisco Porton $40.00
Van Ryn’s 12 Yr Distillers Reserve $65.00
Gin
Hendrick’s Gin $35.00
Gibson Gin $20.00
Sipsmith London Dry Gin $45.00
Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin $29.99
Liqueurs
Art In The Age Snap $35.00
Bailey Caramel $26.99
Bittermen Commonwealth $24.99
Cask & Cream Chocolate Tempation $10.99
JAAN-PAAN Liqueur $35.00
Luxardo Cherry Liqueur $23.95
St Germain $35.99
Tekirdag Rakisi Gold
Yeni Raki Ala Raki $34.90
Rum
Atlantico Platino $19.99
Atlantico Reserva $24.99
Bacardi Oakheart $13.99
Bacardi Rock Coconut $14.99
Bacardi 8 $20.02
Bacardi Reserva Limiteda $84.99
Dos Maderas 5+3 29.99
Dos Maderas PX 39.99
Envy Rum $28.00
Tequila
3 Amigos Tequila Organic Blanco $29.99
Chinaco Reposado $54.99
Don Julio Anejo $55.99
Dulce Vida Organic Tequila Anejo $45.00
Entre Dos Tierras Gold $25.00
El Tesoro Anejo Tequila $59.99
Familia Camarena Reposado $20.00
Familia Camarena Tequila Silver $20.00
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Jose Cuervo Extra Anejo
Vodka
Broken Shed Vodka $43.10
Brooklyn Republic Vodka $23.99
Missippi River Pilot $23.99
Pyla Vodka $43.10
Purity Vodka $39.00
Reyka Vodka $22.00
Smooth Ambler Whitewater Vodka
Valentine Vodka $26.99
Whiskey
Black Bull $49.95
Buchanan Original $37.99
Bushmills Original $26.99
Crown Royal XR $139.99
Four Roses Bourbon Single Barrel $45.00
Four Roses Bourbon Small Batch $35.00
Four Roses Bourbon 2011 Limited Edition Small Batch $95.00
George Dickell 12yr 19.99
George Dickell Barrel Select 24.99
Glenlivet 12yr $34.99
Glenlivet 15yr $49.99
Highland Park 18yr 109.99
Whistle Pig
The Wild Geese Irish Soldiers Classic Blend $39.99
