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

2021
2020

Our Products

2021

BarBox Cosmopolitan

Other Spirits
83 Points

BarBox Negroni

Other Spirits
76 Points

BarBox Margarita

Other Spirits
76 Points

BarBox Gin Lemonade

Other Spirits
75 Points

BarBox Blueberry Vodka Sour

Other Spirits
74 Points

BarBox Cosmopolitan

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2021

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Rich and intense with an aromatic backbone.

Producer Name: Kozuba & Sons Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Other Spirits

TASTED BY:

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Dan O'brien

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Adam `Boots` Brogan

Bar Manager at Louie’s Bar, San Francisco, California. Owner of The Bootsy Company

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

BarBox Negroni

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2021

Bronze Medal

76 Points

Tasting Notes:

An earthy nose driven by fresh herbs and botanicals.

Producer Name: Kozuba & Sons Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Other Spirits

TASTED BY:

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Dan O'brien

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Adam `Boots` Brogan

Bar Manager at Louie’s Bar, San Francisco, California. Owner of The Bootsy Company

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

BarBox Margarita

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2021

Bronze Medal

76 Points

Tasting Notes:

Earthy on approach with nuances of red flowers.

Producer Name: Kozuba & Sons Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Other Spirits

TASTED BY:

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Dan O'brien

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Adam `Boots` Brogan

Bar Manager at Louie’s Bar, San Francisco, California. Owner of The Bootsy Company

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

BarBox Gin Lemonade

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2021

Bronze Medal

75 Points

Tasting Notes:

Tart meyer lemon leads into herbs like rosemary and thyme. A bright and grippy palate lead by citrus peels.

Producer Name: Kozuba & Sons Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Other Spirits

TASTED BY:

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Paul Barcelo

Bar Director at Spruce, San Francisco

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William Tsui

Bar Director and Co-Owner of Viridian, Oakland, California

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

BarBox Blueberry Vodka Sour

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2021

Bronze Medal

74 Points

Tasting Notes:

Sweet with notes of sour fruits and underripe citrus nuances. Sweet with a lingering finish.

Producer Name: Kozuba & Sons Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Other Spirits

TASTED BY:

Photo for: Paul Barcelo

Paul Barcelo

Bar Director at Spruce, San Francisco

Photo for:

Photo for: William Tsui

William Tsui

Bar Director and Co-Owner of Viridian, Oakland, California

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

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