Olympia Distilling Co. took home a Silver Medal at the seventh annual Bartender Spirits Awards, an international competition recently held in Chicago, for its Kelsey Gold Gin.
From legendary Kentucky distilleries to bold new craft producers, these bourbons stood above the rest in 2025’s biggest international spirits competitions in the first half of the year.
Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel Bourbon announced the annual release of award-winning Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon. Aged for a full decade, Rebel 10-Year is bottled one barrel at a time – a process that creates a rich and rebellious flavor profile unique to each barrel. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), a limited allocation of 2,600 (6-in) cases of 750mL bottles arrive on shelf this month at a minimum suggested retail price of $99.99.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded Bourbon or American Whiskey brand since 2019, proudly announces the release of its highly rated 2025 Master Blend Edition, which was recently named World's Best Bourbon by America's top bartenders at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards. The collectible release commemorates the brand's eighth anniversary with a historic expansion and an exclusive twist.
In a latest win for Indian whisky, a popular, and relatively new expression from Rampur Distillery has been named ‘Spirit of the Year’ at the prestigious Bartender Spirits Award 2025, which took place in Chicago recently. The homegrown whisky’s win at the global competition, which is judged entirely by leading bartenders, bar managers and beverage buyers from across the United States, marks yet another milestone moment for local blends making waves overseas. Here’s all you need to know.
The Bartender Spirits Awards feature an elite judging panel of America’s leading bartenders, bar managers, and beverage buyers – key influencers who shape beverage trends in top bars and restaurants across the nation. Sangam whisky won the Spirit of the Year 2025.
Radico Khaitan Ltd announced that Sangam World Malt Whisky has been awarded “Spirit of the Year” at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2025, held in Chicago, USA. As premium Indian whisky segment continues to gain traction among consumers and connoisseurs, this recognition further validates the country’s growing influence in the world of fine spirits.
Radico Khaitan Ltd. has announced that its flagship premium offering, Sangam World Malt Whisky, has been awarded the title of ‘Spirit of the Year’ at the Bartender Spirits Awards 2025 held in May in Chicago, USA.
While global alcohol consumption is declining, very high-quality alcoholic beverages, in particular, are increasingly selling more. This is a very important variable in the market, where excellence and luxury are increasingly valued. In a more competitive and globalized environment every month, the International Bartender Spirits Awards 2025 are consolidating their position as the benchmark competition for identifying high-quality, innovative, and excellent products.
