UltimateBeverage
Taste may be subjective, but that doesn’t stop people from assigning ratings to spirits. The Ultimate Beverage Challenge is conducted by professional tasters who compare spirits against their peers. We have the winners for 2013.
Not every brand entered their products into the challenge, but it was a pretty extensive list of competitors. These represent the top pick from 18 different major categories.
18 Unflavored Vodka
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Tahoe Blue Vodka, United States, 40% abv, $30
17 Flavored Vodka
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HOPHEAD Pot Stilled Hop Flavored Vodka, United States, 45% abv, $30
16 Gin
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Fords Gin, United Kingdom, 45% abv, $27
15 Rum
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Brugal Papa Andres Rum, Dominican Rep., 40% abv, $1200
14 Spiced Rum
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Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, United States, 40% abv, $23
13 Blanco Tequila
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Milagro Silver, 100% Agave Tequila, Mexico, 40% abv, $30
12 Reposado Tequila
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Siete Leguas Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila, Mexico, 40% abv, $43
11 Añejo Tequila
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IZKALI Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila, Mexico, 40% abv, $38
10 American Whiskey
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Balcones 1 Texas Single Malt American Whiskey, United States, 53% abv, $65
9 Bourbon Whiskey
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Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, United States, 46.5% abv, $50
8 Rye Whiskey
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Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, United States, 50% abv, $41
7 Blended Irish Whiskey
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Jameson 18 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey, Ireland, 40% abv, $85
6 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
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Tullamore Dew 10 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiske,y Ireland, 40% abv, $35
5 Canadian Whiskey
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Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky, Canada, 40% abv, $50
4 Blended Scotch Whiskey
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Royal Salute 21 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky, Scotland, 40% abv, $175
3 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
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Highland Park 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, 45.7% abv, $300
2 Cognac
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Hardy XO Cognac, France, 40% abv, $125
1 Liqueur
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La Muse Verte Absinthe, France, 68% abv, $65
More results
You can see the full list of entries and where your favorite stacked up right here.