Best in Show winners were the highest-scoring spirits in the competition. This year, the awards had multiple categories, with five high-scoring wines from the tasting competition nominated in each category and the nominee with the highest score was awarded Best in Show.
Here are the winners, in no particular order.
AMG VODKA FROZEN
Russia
Best International Vodka Neutral
Beluga Noble Vodka
Siberia
Best International Vodka Neutral
Cambridge Dry Gin
United Kingdom
Best International London Dry Gin
Suntory Roku Japanese Craft Gin
Japan
Best international Contemporary Style Gin
Zoya Premium Special Batch Gin
India
Best Indian Contemporary Style Gin
El Padrino Tequila Blanco, Mexico
Mexico
Best Unaged Tequila
1800 Cristalino, Mexico
Mexico
Best Aged Tequila
Cruz del Fuego Mezcal ‘Espadín’, Mexico
Mexico
Best Aged Mezcal
Scottish Leader Blended Scotch Whisky
Scotland
Best Blended Scotch Whisky
Jura 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scotland
Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Writer's Tears Double Oak Whiskey
Ireland
Best Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Tsunuki Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Japan
Best Japanese Whisky
Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
USA
Best American Bourbon Whiskey
Templeton Aged 4 Year Rye Whiskey
USA
Best American Rye Whiskey
Paul John Brilliance Indian Single Malt Whisky
India
Best Indian Single Malt
Meukow COGNAC VSOP
France
Best Cognac
Cavino Romios Greek Traditional Spirit
Greece
Best International Brandy
Mount Gay Barbados Rum Eclipse
Barbados
Best International Aged Rum
Otto's Athens Vermouth
Greece
Best International Liqueur
Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
Italy
Best International Liqueur
Mis Amigos Chocolate Cream Tequila Liqueur
Netherlands
Best International Liqueur
Cointreau
France
Best International Liqueur
Meads & Ciders
Wildcraft Apple Cider
India
Flavour - Apple
Category - Cider
HIK! Blueberry Mead
India