Submission
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Judging
Date
July 26, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
The Vermont distiller recently won three major USA Spirits Ratings honors. Judges praised its flagship rye and standout bottle design.
Discover the award-winning Goa-distilled Kadamba Indian Single-Malt Whisky, honored as "Single-Malt Whiskey of the Year" at the USA Spirits Ratings 2026.
Himmaleh Spirits\' Bandarful, an artisanal cold-brew coffee liqueur, has clinched the Gold Medal and the title of World\'s Best Liqueur at the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings. Judged by U.S. industry leaders, Bandarful stood out among hundreds of entries for its quality, value, and packaging.
Crafted with single-estate Arabica beans from Chikmagalur and pure Himalayan spring water, Bandarful blends rich coffee and cocoa notes with smooth elegance. This global recognition celebrates the farmers and craftspeople and marks a milestone moment for India’s spirits industry.
The USA Spirits Ratings is the only Spirits Competition in USA that is focused on independents, regional and national players. It is designed to recognize and reward spirits that are not only high in quality but also deliver value and packaging that appeal to global consumers.
Celebrating the Spirits and Producers Setting the Standard for Quality, Value, and Packaging in the U.S. Market.
Four Roses Distillery, the heritage Kentucky bourbon brand and the makers of The World's Best Single Barrel Bourbon, announces the Single Barrel Collection.
Fear City Gin recently won two awards at the 2024 USA Spirits Ratings in San Francisco — a gold medal and “Best in Show by Country” for the United States.
The award-winning gin was created with sustainably grown sugar kelp, or seaweed from the Long Island Sound.