The 2021 "Best Of Year" winners will be selected from the highest Spring and Fall scores. The following list represents the best of the Fall 2021 competition.
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Best Bourbon Whiskey
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B521
Heaven Hill Brands
Best Wheat Whiskey
Parker's Heritage Collection 11-Year-Old Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey
Heaven Hill Brands
Best Tennessee Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition
Uncle Nearest Distillery
Best Rye Whiskey
Woodinville Cask Strength Straight 100% Rye Whiskey
Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Best American Single Malt Whiskey
Corsair Triple Smoke
Corsair Distillery
Best Scotch Whisky
Aberlour A'bunadh
Aberlour
Best Irish Whisky
Limavady
Whistlepig, LLC
Best Japanese Whiskey
Takamine 8 Year Old Koji Whiskey
Shinozake Distillery
Best Canadian Whisky
Peated Mac na Braiche
Macaloney's Caledonian Distillery
Best World Whisk(e)y
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
Amrut Distilleries
Best Flavored Whiskey
Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine
Midnight Moon
Best Tequila
Inspiro Luna Blanco Tequila
Inspiro Tequila LLC
Best Mezcal
Mezcal Amarás Cupreata
Mezcal Amaras
Best Gin
Affinity Gin
Urban Press Spirits
Best Vodka
Goodnight Loving Vodka
Austin Vodka Company
Best Flavored Vodka
Hope Town Lime
King Spirits
Best Rum
Ron Abuelo Two Oaks Rum
Ron Abuelo
Best Brandy
Branson Cognac XO
Sire Spirits
Best Liqueur
Vicario Monk's Secret Liqueur
Salute! LLC
Best Ready To Drink
Badger Claw Citrus Punch
Blank Collective