The first round of winners was announced by President General Charlotte Voisey on the Foundation’s digital platform.
For the first time in the history of the Spirited Awards, a virtual awards ceremony is being held. This time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And that’s why this year’s theme is called “Catalyst”, which means “sparkling change”. In fact, this year’s winners represent a global class of changemakers.
This year’s winners represent a global class of changers. The winners are a reflection of the inspiring spirits industry that is expanding around the world, from Mexico City in the Americas to London and Singapore in Asia.
Awards announced on September 21st
AMERICAN CATEGORIES
- Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
- Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Robin Nance — Beam Suntory
- Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
- Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
ABV — San Francisco, CA
- Best American Hotel Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Los Angeles, CA
- Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve
The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY
- Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig
Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
- Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura
The Connaught Bar — London, UK
- Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Camille Austin — Casa Lumbre Spirits
- Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza
Native — Singapore
- Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory
Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico
- Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel — London, UK
- Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Sober Company — Shanghai, China
- Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Perrier
Kwānt — London, UK
WRITING AND MEDIA CATEGORIES
- Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“JaNee: Where is She Now” by Aaron Goldfarb for PUNCH
- Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson
- Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons
- Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
GLOBAL CATEGORIES
- Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019
- World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier
ATLAS Bar — Singapore
- World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory
Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Chairs of Spirited Awards
Below is a list of the Spirited Awards chairs responsible for overseeing this year’s selection process:
Overall Chair — Charlotte Voisey
International Chair — Jacob Briars
Central U.S. Co-Chairs — Bridget Albert, Shaun Traxler
West U.S. Co-Chairs — Kiowa Bryan, Mary Palac
East U.S. Co-Chairs — Laura Cullen, Andy Seymour
Europe Co-Chairs — Guiseppe Gallo, Claire Warner
Canada Co-Chairs — Evelyn Chick, Lauren Mote
Middle East & Africa Co-Chairs — Richard Irwin, Stephanie Simbo
Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chairs — Camille Austin, Tato Giovannini
Asia Pacific Co-Chair — Hayley Morison
Writing & Media Co-Chairs — Paul Clarke, Sandrea Lawrence, Francois Monti, Matthew Rowley
Awards to be announced on September 24
The rest of the awards will be announced on September 24th, during the Spirited Awards Ceremony. Remember that the previous one 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 starts on September 24th at 3:oopm (+7 CET).
Best American Bar Mentor, presented by BarSmarts;
Best International Bar Mentor, presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation;
American Bartender of the Year, presented by Pernod Ricard;
International Bartender of the Year, presented by Martini & Rossi;
Timeless American, presented by Q Mixers;
Timeless International, presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation;
Helen David Lifetime Achievement, presented by William Grant & Sons;
Philanthropy Honorees, presented by Santa Teresa 1796 Rum;
Pioneer Award, presented by Diageo Bar Academy.
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.