Judging
Date
July 27, 2025
Warehouse
Deadline
July 10, 2025
Winners
Announcement
August 12, 2025
Top Whiskies offers excellent quality for the price and has a great package that judges picked at the USA Spirits Ratings. Great range from all over the world that you can consider adding to your spirit stores or restaurant spirits menus.
If you are a Whisky drinker, do try these at your local spirit store or at your favorite restaurants. These spirits have won on the merit of quality, value, and package
A whiskey with roasted corn and dried tropical fruit aromas, complemented by sweet crème brûlée, banana, and tobacco notes. The palate offers tropical panna cotta, finishing with hints of leather and light spice. 97 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Don Michael SAC
Country: Peru
Vintage: 4
ELEMENTS OF ISLAY BOURBON CASK
A subtly complex blended malt scotch whisky with sweet, fruity, and baking spice aromas, followed by a restrained yet intricate palate. Delight in a gentle fruitiness, a touch of smoke, and a lingering finish of pepper. 96 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Elixir Distillers
Country: Scotland
Vintage: N/A
CAPE BYRON ‘THE ORIGINAL’ AUSTRALIAN SINGLE-MALT WHISKY
A single malt whiskey with green apple, grassy, and vanilla notes. The palate offers caramel, apple, and dessert hints, finishing with citrus peels, and has a soft texture with flavors of passion fruit, honey, and red apple. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Cape Byron Distillery
Country: Australia
Vintage: N/A
A blended whiskey with pleasant peatiness, honey, and orange notes. Nice balance between smoke and grain on the palate, making it great for sipping or on the rocks. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: KAIKYO DISTILLERY
Country: Japan
Vintage: 6
ORGANIC SINGLE-MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
An easy-drinking single malt scotch whisky with fruity, citrusy, banana, and honeyed notes. Has subtle nuances and a soft texture making it a delightful choice for a relaxing sip. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Nc'nean
Country: Scotland
Vintage: N/A
BALLYKEEFE SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY
An Irish pure pot still whiskey, offering a smoky yet gentle texture with a rich mouthfeel. Balanced and potent, it intertwines apricot and peat for a delightful depth and also features cereal and delicate vanilla notes. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Ballykeefe Distillery
Country: Ireland
Vintage: N/A
A blended malt scotch with smoky notes, fresh peppercorn, and a balanced dry finish. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Elixir Distillers
Country: Scotland
Vintage: N/A
UNCLE NEAREST SINGLE BARREL WHISKEY - BATCH 061
A single barrel American whiskey with aromas of leather, tobacco, and honey on the nose and flavors of toasted marshmallow, maple, apple, and oak on the palate with a rich mouthfeel and a long finish. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Country: United States
Vintage: 1
It is a Bourbon with aromas of honeysuckle on the nose, slight spiciness on the palate with flavors of oak, honey, and hints of pepper. The spirit has well-balanced alcohol and a long finish. 95 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Salt Flats Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: 1
A peaty single malt whiskey with a powerful aroma of seaweed. The nose reveals lovely peat and smoky notes, while the palate features umami flavors of teriyaki, salted dark chocolate, grapefruit, and chestnut honey. 94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: St. Kilian Distillers GmbH
Country: Germany
Vintage: N/A
JOHN CHESTER ROSS & SONS KANSAS CITY WHISKEY
A rich and flavorful whiskey showcasing warm spices and elegant sweetness. Has notes of golden apple, honey, and tobacco, with a well-balanced finish, fuller body, and mouthfeel. 94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: House of Veritasi ®
Country: United States
Vintage: 5
THE MALTED BARLEY SERIES, LOT 1
A single malt Scotch whiskey with tobacco, oak, and smoke notes. Full-bodied, balanced, and saline with a long finish. Smooth with umami, sweet, and nutty flavors, It features dark red cherries, wood, and tobacco notes.94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Wolves
Country: United States
Vintage: 7
RD1 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY DOUBLE FINISHED IN OAK AND MAPLE BARRELS
A standout small batch of bourbon, balanced and complex with toffee, honey, and fruit on the nose. Rich on the palate showcasing dried apricot, baking spice, and an impressive maple finish. 94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: RD1 Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: 4
A straight bourbon with balanced sweetness and oak, complemented by mild fruit notes and an elegant profile. Has subtle hints of honey and maple. 94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: 9
A rye whiskey with a salted caramel nose that carries through to a palate with delightful crème brulée notes. Sherry barrel influence adds complexity, while a balanced amount of heat persists from start to finish. 94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A
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