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

2026

Our Products

2026

Tequila CAZADORES Ready-To-Drink Paloma

Ready to drink (RTD)
94 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Ready-To-Drink Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)
93 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Blanco

Tequila
91 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Añejo Cristalino

Tequila
90 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Reposado

Tequila
88 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Pineapple

Flavoured Spirits
86 Points

Tequila CAZADORES Ready-To-Drink Paloma

Ready to drink (RTD)

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

94 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2026

RTD Of The Year

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of a Paloma lead into a palate of well-balanced, refreshing citrus with lively carbonation and a smooth finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Brendan Noble

Brendan Noble

Spirits Buyer at The Whisky Shop

Photo for: Hernan Martinez

Hernan Martinez

General Manager & Beverage Director at Holbrook House SF

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Jeff Feist

Divisional Manager - Alcohol, wine, beer & spirits. Save Mart

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

Tequila CAZADORES Ready-To-Drink Margarita

Ready to drink (RTD)

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

A bright citrus nose leads to a crisp, refreshing palate with balanced acidity, subtle sweetness, and a smooth, clean finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 0

Category: Ready to drink (RTD)

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Brendan Noble

Brendan Noble

Spirits Buyer at The Whisky Shop

Photo for: Jeff Feist

Jeff Feist

Divisional Manager - Alcohol, wine, beer & spirits. Save Mart

Photo for: Hernan Martinez

Hernan Martinez

General Manager & Beverage Director at Holbrook House SF

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

Tequila CAZADORES Blanco

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A bright, clean spirit with prominent vanilla and agave notes complemented by a grassy, peppery frame and a smooth citrus finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 0

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Brendan Noble

Brendan Noble

Spirits Buyer at The Whisky Shop

Photo for: Hernan Martinez

Hernan Martinez

General Manager & Beverage Director at Holbrook House SF

Photo for: Jeff Feist

Jeff Feist

Divisional Manager - Alcohol, wine, beer & spirits. Save Mart

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

Tequila CAZADORES Añejo Cristalino

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

The spirit offers a lightly spirity nose with fresh agave notes and a smooth, lightly creamy palate ending in a crisp, dry finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 2

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Tim Marson MW

Tim Marson MW

Category Director at Wine.com

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Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

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

Tequila CAZADORES Reposado

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

The aroma offers earthy green and citrus notes with subtle tropical hints, while the palate remains soft and clean, culminating in a short, slightly medicinal finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 1

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Photo for: Justin Koury

Justin Koury

Buyer at Bounty Hunter Wine and Spirits

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Rachelle Carandang

Sr Manager - Product Development and Sourcing, Beverages at Sam's Club

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

Tequila CAZADORES Pineapple

Flavoured Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromatic notes of peach, pineapple, and banana lead to a sweet, creamy palate with candied fruit flavors and a warm, smooth finish.

Producer Name: Bacardi
Country: Mexico
Vintage: N/A

Category: Flavoured Spirits

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Tim Marson MW

Tim Marson MW

Category Director at Wine.com

Photo for: Joy Lee

Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

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

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