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

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Original/Unflavored

Vodka
95 Points

Lobos 1707 - Mezcal Artesanal

Mezcal
95 Points

Lobos 1707 - Tequila Reposado

Tequila
91 Points

Lobos 1707 - Tequila Anejo

Tequila
90 Points

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Lobos 1707 - Tequila Joven

Tequila
88 Points

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CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Red Berry

Vodka
87 Points

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CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Pineapple

Vodka
86 Points

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CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Peach

Vodka
85 Points

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CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Apple

Vodka
83 Points

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Original/Unflavored

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

95 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Vodka Of The Year

95 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Spirit Of The Year France

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

A bright citrus and herbal aroma precedes a fresh, well-balanced palate with a clean citrus-driven profile and a lingering warm finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: France
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

TASTED BY:

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Hernan Martinez

General Manager & Beverage Director at Holbrook House SF

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Brendan Noble

Spirits Buyer at The Whisky Shop

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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.

Lobos 1707 - Mezcal Artesanal

Mezcal

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

A clean, bright spirit with subtle smoky notes, gentle spice, and a balanced sweetness of grilled peaches and brown sugar, finishing smoothly.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: Mexico
Vintage: NAS (No Age Statement)

Category: Mezcal

TASTED BY:

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Hernan Martinez

General Manager & Beverage Director at Holbrook House SF

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Brendan Noble

Spirits Buyer at The Whisky Shop

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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.

Lobos 1707 - Tequila Reposado

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Subtle wood and baked fruit aromas lead to a clean, salinity-driven palate with gentle spice and a short, refined finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 1

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

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Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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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.

Lobos 1707 - Tequila Anejo

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of ripe fruit and pure agave lead to a smooth, creamy palate layered with spice and integrated wood, finishing with a gentle warmth and a crisp, structured highlight.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 2

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

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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.

Lobos 1707 - Tequila Joven

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Clean and fresh with subtle caramel and wood spice notes, complemented by mineral-driven peppery spice and a persistent rubber-like note that lingers through the finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: Mexico
Vintage: 0

Category: Tequila

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.

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Red Berry

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

87 Points

Tasting Notes:

The spirit offers a sweet, fruity aroma of candied melon and white peach, with a smooth, creamy palate and a lingering syrupy finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: France
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

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.

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Pineapple

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of ripe tropical fruit lead to a sweet, syrupy palate with a warm, smooth finish and balanced texture.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: France
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

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.

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Peach

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

The spirit offers a sweet, fruity nose of peach and pear with a rich, creamy texture and a smooth, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: France
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

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.

CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka - Apple

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2026

Bronze Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

The nose reveals sweet candy-like aromas with hints of apple and grape, leading to a smooth palate with a subtle, astringent finish.

Producer Name: Walker Drawas
Country: France
Vintage: N/A

Category: Vodka

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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