Winner Brands

Meet the Winners of 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards

Winning Years

2023

Our Products

2023

Asheville Ginger Cordial

Liqueurs
91 Points

Hwy 9 Gin

Gin
89 Points

Steel Horse Whisky

Whisky
89 Points

Asheville Vodka

Vodka
88 Points

Shades of Rosé Gin

Gin
86 Points

Asheville Crème de Cacao

Liqueurs
83 Points

Hazel 63 Rum

Rum
82 Points

Appalachian Aperitif

Liqueurs
79 Points

Asheville Coffee Liqueur

Liqueurs
76 Points

Asheville Ginger Cordial

Liqueurs

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Surprisingly tasty ginger liqueur, feels like drinking a candy.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Liqueurs

Hwy 9 Gin

Gin

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Great balance and mix of herbaceous and sweet and some citrus; nose and palate are congruent and harmonious. Great body that would stand up well in cocktails.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Gin

Steel Horse Whisky

Whisky

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

Great finish for such a high ABV. Very approachable, mild, and has strong vanilla and clove flavors.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Whisky

Asheville Vodka

Vodka

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A little funky, meaty and light on the palate. Burns a bit.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

Shades of Rosé Gin

Gin

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Light, delicate, floral notes of rose that end with a dry finish.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

Asheville Crème de Cacao

Liqueurs

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Bartender Spirits Awards 2023

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Lightly roasted cocoa opens up to some notes of hazelnut and nutmeg.

Producer Name: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Liqueurs