Winning Years

2024
2023

Medals Explained

Our Products

2023

BHAKTA 1990 Rum

Rum
98 Points

BHAKTA 1964 Armagnac

Armagnac
97 Points

BHAKTA 1984 Armagnac

Armagnac
97 Points

BHAKTA 1994 Armagnac

Armagnac
97 Points

BHAKTA 1974 Armagnac

Armagnac
97 Points

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "De Gaulle" Barrel 29

Brandy
96 Points

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Jackie" Barrel 27

Brandy
95 Points

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Rasputin" Barrel 28

Brandy
95 Points

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Emperor Norton" Barrel 30

Brandy
95 Points

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon

Whisky
94 Points

BHAKTA 1928

Whisky
94 Points

BHAKTA 1990 Rum

Rum

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

98 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Rum Of The Year

98 Points

Tasting Notes:

An elegant aged rum with a powerful aroma and body, offering deep complexity and layers of flavor. Tasting notes include honey, molasses, baking spices, cinnamon, and clove, contributing to a deep and complex profile.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: Jamaica
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Rum

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 1964 Armagnac

Armagnac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

97 Points

Tasting Notes:

A vintage Armagnac with complex dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and a rich, creamy palate. Notes of dried date, fig, toffee, and candied orange on the nose, leading to a long, resonant finish.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Armagnac

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 1984 Armagnac

Armagnac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

97 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Distillery Of The Year

97 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Best In Show By Country

97 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Best Spirit By Quality

97 Points

Tasting Notes:

A vintage Armagnac with deep toffee and campfire aromas, balanced fig pudding roundness on the palate, and a mellow, mature character. Rich dried fruit and truffle notes lead to a long, resonant finish.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Armagnac

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 1994 Armagnac

Armagnac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

97 Points

Tasting Notes:

A rich Armagnac with deep mahogany color, showcasing burnt orange, caramel, and dried fruit notes. The palate features walnut, caramel, and prune flavors, with warming spice and a hint of anise or wormwood.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Armagnac

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 1974 Armagnac

Armagnac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

97 Points

Tasting Notes:

An armagnac with rich tawny hue, complex aromas of walnut and dried fruits. It has sweet entry with nuanced bitterness balanced by prune notes and spice, molasses on the nose.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Armagnac

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "De Gaulle" Barrel 29

Brandy

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

96 Points

Tasting Notes:

A rich Armagnac with complex layers of dried fruits, nuts, and earthy tones. Intense jammy fruit and a hint of heat on the palate, followed by a slightly woody finish.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Brandy

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Jackie" Barrel 27

Brandy

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

An Armagnac with gorgeous color and sophisticated nose with hints of barbecue, resin, and caramel. Multi-layered and finessed palate leads to a long, resonant finish.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Brandy

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Rasputin" Barrel 28

Brandy

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

An Armagnac with rich mahogany hue and notes of earth, dried fruits, nuts, and moss. Has complex palate with flavors of turkish delight, almond, and jammy fig with a hint of smoke.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Brandy

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Emperor Norton" Barrel 30

Brandy

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

An Armagnac with medium amber color, offering a generous palate of dried fruits with an appealing bitterness on the finish. Intense fig jam, pepper, and anise notes on the nose.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: France
Vintage: 20 & Older

Category: Brandy

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

A straight bourbon with balanced sweetness and oak, complemented by mild fruit notes and elegant profile. Has subtle hints honey and maple.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: 9

Category: Whisky

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Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

BHAKTA 1928

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2023

Gold Medal

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

A rye whiskey with 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.

Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Zachary Faden

Lead Bartender & Manager at Brasserie Liberté, Washington DC, United States

Alexandra Garrett

General Manager of Rickhouse

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

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BHAKTA Spirits is the world's preeminent House of Vintages, offering a luxury craft spirits portfolio of limited release whiskeys, brandies, rums, and more.

Winning Years

2024

2023

BHAKTA 1990 Rum

BHAKTA 1964 Armagnac

BHAKTA 1984 Armagnac

BHAKTA 1994 Armagnac

BHAKTA 1974 Armagnac

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "De Gaulle" Barrel 29

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Jackie" Barrel 27

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Rasputin" Barrel 28

BHAKTA 50 Year Old 1868-1970 "Emperor Norton" Barrel 30

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon

BHAKTA 1928

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