A panel of experts evaluated nearly 600 entries, and the results of the second annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge have been announced. The highest scoring spirits in each category received The “Chairman’s Trophy” as noted below.
Click to see the full list of Ultimate Spirits Challenge winners, finalists and other entrants, plus some tasting notes from respected industry types like F. Paul Pacult and Sean Ludford.
2011 Chairman’s Trophy Winners
American Whiskey
Bourbon – George T. Stagg 17 Years Old
Rye – Sazerac Straight 18 Years Old
Canadian Whiskey
Canadian Mist Black Diamond
Irish Whiskey
Blended – Michael Collins
Single Malt – Tyrconnell Madeira Finish 10 Years Old
Scotch Whiskey
Single Malt-Cask Strength – Aberlour A’bunadh
Single Malt-Speyside – The Balvenie Peated Cask 17 Years Old
Single Malt-Islands – Highland Park 18 Years Old Single Malt
Single Malt-Islay – Lagavulin Distillers Edition
Blended – Dewar’s 18 Years Old
Gin
Beefeater London Dry Gin
Rum
Tequila
Blanco – Olmeca Plata Blanco
Reposado – Cabo Wabo Reposado
Añejo – Calle 23 Añejo
Extra Añejo – Grand Mayan Extra Añejo
Vodka
Unflavored – Finlandia Classic
Flavored – Ketel One Citroen
Mezcal
El Tinieblo Joven Mezcal
Brandy
Aged – Cardenal Mendoza Brandy de Jerez 17 Years Old
Unaged – Rémy Martin V Grape Spirit
Cognac
Martell XO
Armagnac
Delord 25 Years Old Bas-Armagnac
Calvados
Boulard Grand Solage VSOP Pays d’Auge Calvados
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