USA Spirits Ratings

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early
Deadline

December 22, 2026

Judging
Date

July 25, 2027

Winners
Announced

August 12, 2027

Winning Years

2025

Our Products

2025

Cognac Voyer Extra Xo

Cognac
94 Points

Cognac Voyer Xo

Cognac
92 Points

Absente Absinthe Refined

Absinthe
91 Points

Cognac Voyer Vs

Cognac
91 Points

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M. P. Roux Elisir

Liqueurs
85 Points

Cognac Voyer Extra Xo

Cognac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

Floral spice, nectarine, and leather rise from a rich nose before a decadent palate of papaya, vanilla, and toasted nuts, finishing long and elegant with a warm stone fruit glow.

Producer Name: Chateau Francois Voyer
Country: France
Vintage: 0

Category: Cognac

TASTED BY:

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Steve Beal

Founding Member and Senior Consultant International Drinks Specialists

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Thomas Gregory

Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pacifica Hotels

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Ziggy Eschliman

Chief Executive Officer at ZigStyle

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

Cognac Voyer Xo

Cognac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

Apricot, floral spice, and tobacco leaf aromas lift into a luxurious palate of chocolate, beeswax, and stone fruit, finishing elegant and deeply expressive with timeless charm.

Producer Name: Chateau Francois Voyer
Country: France
Vintage: 0

Category: Cognac

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Ziggy Eschliman

Ziggy Eschliman

Chief Executive Officer at ZigStyle

Photo for: Steve Beal

Steve Beal

Founding Member and Senior Consultant International Drinks Specialists

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Thomas Gregory

Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pacifica Hotels

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

Absente Absinthe Refined

Absinthe

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USA Spirits Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Anise, fennel, and lemon rise from a pale green louche with blue edges, leading to a licorice-forward palate and finishing with numbing spice and a clean herbal fade.

Producer Name: Distillerie et Domaines de Provence
Country: France
Vintage: 0

Category: Absinthe

TASTED BY:

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Fatima Hite-Igras

Managing Partner and Beverage Director at Palm House

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Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

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Zachary Faden

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

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

Cognac Voyer Vs

Cognac

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USA Spirits Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Vanilla, peach, and floral aromas lead into a supple palate of golden raisin, oak, and soft spice, finishing lively and approachable with a smooth, fruity finale.

Producer Name: Chateau Francois Voyer
Country: France
Vintage: 0

Category: Cognac

TASTED BY:

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Ziggy Eschliman

Chief Executive Officer at ZigStyle

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Steve Beal

Founding Member and Senior Consultant International Drinks Specialists

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Thomas Gregory

Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pacifica Hotels

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

M. P. Roux Elisir

Liqueurs

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USA Spirits Ratings 2025

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Mint and green herbs rise from a sweet, grassy nose into a syrupy palate of chamomile, saffron, and black tea, finishing subtly herbaceous with an old-world liqueur vibe.

Producer Name: Distillerie et Domaines de Provence
Country: France
Vintage: 0

Category: Liqueurs

TASTED BY:

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Rachel Malm

Associate at Bitters & Bottles

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Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

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Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

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

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