The annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge was held at Astor Center in New York City on March 5-9, 2012. Ultimate Beverage Challenge LLC, the sponsoring company, proudly announces the top spirits in more than 30 categories. USC began with a record number of contestants as more than 650 spirits were entered (up 15% from 2011) from more than 70 companies and 30 countries around the world.
2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman’s Trophy Winners:
Vodka-Unflavored
Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium
Vodka-Flavored
BAK’s Bison Grass Zubrowka
Gin
Plymouth
Genever
Bols Barrel Aged
Tequila-100% Agave
Blanco: Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver
Reposado: Ambhar
Anejo: Siete Leguas
Extra Anejo: Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia
Mezcal
Del Maguey Vida Single Village
Rum
Appleton Estate Reserve
Rhum Agricole
Rhum J.M. White
Cachaca
INOX Original
Whiskey-North America
American Whiskey: Balcones “1” Texas Single Malt
Bourbon: Blanton’s Single Barrel
Rye: Masterson’s
Tennessee Whiskey: George Dickel Barrel Select
Whiskey-Ireland
Blended: Midelton Barry Crockett
Irish Pot Still Whiskey: Redbreast Cask Strength 12 Years Old
Single Malt: Bushmills 16 Years Old
Whisky-Scotland
Blended Malt: Johnnie Walker Green Label
Blended: Buchanan’s Special Reserve 18 years Old
Single Malt: Caol Ila 12 Years Old
Whisky-Canada
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel
Whisky-World
Japan: Yamazaki Single Malt 18 Years Old
Brandy
Armagnac: Delord 1978
Calvados: Calvados Drouin 25 Years Old
Cognac: Frapin CAteau Fontpinot XO
Grappa: Jacopo Poli Sarpa Barrique
Pisco: Pisco Porton
Liqueur
Green Chartreuse
Aperitif
Lise Baccara Troussepinete Red
For the full list of winners, visit http://www.ultimate-beverage.com/usc2012results/.