Chilled 100 Spirits awards

The results are in! Each brand that entered our competition has been carefully assessed and awarded a score between 1 and 100. These scores reflect the exceptional craftsmanship, nuanced flavors, and overall quality of each entrant. So, let’s pour a glass and explore the results. Who knows, you might just discover your new favorite spirit here!

Chilled 100 Spirits awards

The results are in! Each brand that entered our competition has been carefully assessed and awarded a score between 1 and 100. These scores reflect the exceptional craftsmanship, nuanced flavors, and overall quality of each entrant. So, let’s pour a glass and explore the results. Who knows, you might just discover your new favorite spirit here!

Absinthe (2023)


Emblems

  • Absinthia Absinth Verte

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Absente Absinthe Refined

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Absinthia Absinth Verte
    92
  • Absente Absinthe Refined
    89

Aged Brandy (2023)


Emblems

  • Alfonso 1 Brandy

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Cîroc VS French Brandy

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Alfonso 1 Brandy
    91
  • Cîroc VS French Brandy
    90
  • Teryan Armenian Brandy
    90

Amari (2023)


Emblems

  • Amaricano Rossa

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Amaricano Bianca

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Amaricano Rossa
    98
  • Amaricano Bianca
    95
  • Mari Gold
    91

American Whiskey (2023)


Emblems

  • Courage & Conviction Sherry Cask

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Whiskey War Barrel Proof

    • Breakout Brand (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Courage & Conviction Sherry Cask
    98
  • Courage & Conviction Signature Malt
    97
  • Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve
    97
  • Whiskey War Barrel Proof
    96
  • Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
    90

Aperitif (2023)


Emblems

  • Munyon's Paw-Paw Premium American Aperitif

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Rinquinquin

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Munyon's Paw-Paw Premium American Aperitif
    95
  • Rinquinquin
    93
  • Le Mone
    91

Bourbon (2023)


Emblems

  • Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask French Oak

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask French Oak
    98
  • Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon
    97
  • Cook's Mill American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    96
  • Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon
    96
  • Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
    95
  • Boss Molly Bourbon
    95
  • Garrison Brothers Small Batch Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    94
  • Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    94
  • Bulleit Barrel Strength
    94
  • Bulleit Bourbon 10-Year-Old
    94
  • Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch
    94
  • Wheat Penny 1958
    93
  • Four Roses Bourbon
    93
  • Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
    93
  • Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
    93
  • Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch
    93
  • Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    92
  • Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    92
  • Black Steel Bourbon
    92
  • Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    92
  • Doc Swinson's Blender's Cut Bourbon
    90
  • Pinhook High Proof Bourbon
    90
  • Bridge & Main
    89
  • Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey
    89
  • Bulleit Bourbon
    87

Carbonated Mixers (2023)


Emblems

  • Fever Tree Sparkling Cucumber

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Betty Buzz Tonic Water

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • New Brand (2023) award
  • Wildleaf Atlas Tonic

    • New Brand (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Fever Tree Sparkling Cucumber
    100
  • Fever Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade
    97
  • Fever Tree Sparkling Lime and Yuza
    97
  • Betty Buzz Tonic Water
    97
  • Wildleaf Atlas Tonic
    97
  • Fever Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer
    95
  • Wildleaf Lumiere Tonic
    94
  • Fever Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit
    93
  • Fever Tree Ginger Ale
    93
  • Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit
    93
  • Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda
    92
  • Betty Buzz Sparkling Lemon Lime
    91
  • Betty Buzz Ginger Beer
    83

Cream Based Liqueur (2023)


Emblems

  • Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Cream

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • Breakout Brand (2023) award
  • Crema de Alba

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Cream
    96
  • Crema de Alba
    95
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Peaches and Cream
    93
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Strawberries and Cream
    89

Flavored Brandy (2023)


Emblems

  • Stella Rosa Smooth Black

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
  • Stella Rosa Honey Peach

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Stella Rosa Smooth Black
    90
  • Stella Rosa Honey Peach
    89

Flavored/Infused Whiskey (2023)


Emblems

  • Magic Rabbit

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Magic Rabbit
    96
  • Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine
    92
  • Garrison Brother's HoneyDew Straight Bourbon
    90
  • Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey
    87

Fruit Based Liqueur (2023)


Emblems

  • Mandrine Napoléon

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Heering Cherry Liqueur

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Juliette Heirloom Peach Liqueur

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Mandrine Napoléon
    96
  • Heering Cherry Liqueur
    96
  • Juliette Heirloom Peach Liqueur
    89

Irish Whiskey (2023)


Emblems

  • Keeper's Heart 10-year-old single malt

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Keeper's Heart 110 proof

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Keeper's Heart 10-year-old single malt
    93
  • Keeper's Heart 110 proof
    92
  • Keeper's Heart Irish + American
    91
  • Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon
    91
  • Triple Dog Irish Whiskey
    86

Liqueur (2023)


Emblems

  • Sorel Liqueur

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Accompani Coffee Liqueur

    • Breakout Brand (2023) award
  • Nixta

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Sorel Liqueur
    96
  • Accompani Coffee Liqueur
    96
  • Nixta
    96

London Dry Gin (2023)


Emblems

  • 135 East Gin

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
    • Woman Powered (2023) award
  • Mirabeau Riviera Dry Gin

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
    • Woman Powered (2023) award
  • Highclere Castle Gin

    • Breakout Brand (2023) award
  • Mekong Dry Gin

    • Sustainability (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • 135 East Gin
    97
  • Mahon Gin
    96
  • Monkey 47 Schwarzald Dry
    96
  • Mirabeau Riviera Dry Gin
    96
  • Highclere Castle Gin
    95
  • No. 3 London Dry
    94
  • Money 47 Distiller's Cut 12th Edition
    94
  • Mekong Dry Gin
    94

Mezcal (2023)


Emblems

  • Gracias a dios Mango Mezcal

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Gracias a Dios Pina Mezcal

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Desolas Mezcal Blanco

    • New Brand (2023) award
    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
    • Woman Powered (2023) award
  • Don Sixto Mezcal tobala

    • Woman Powered (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Gracias a dios Mango Mezcal
    99
  • Gracias a Dios Pina Mezcal
    98
  • Desolas Mezcal Blanco
    97
  • Ojo de Tigre Joven
    97
  • Don Sixto Mezcal tobala
    96
  • Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal
    93
  • Ojo de Tigre reposado
    93

New World / Botanical Gin (2023)


Emblems

  • Las Californias Nativo

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Bertha's Revenge

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Barr Hill Gin

    • Seal of Approval award
    • Sustainable Brand award
  • Jason Kong Gin

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
  • Atian Rose Gin

    • Sustainability (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Las Californias Nativo
    100
  • Bertha's Revenge
    98
  • Barr Hill Gin
    97
  • Jason Kong Gin
    97
  • Las California Citricio
    95
  • Feather & Folly
    93
  • Saneha Gin
    93
  • Atian Rose Gin
    92
  • Gunpowder Irish Gin California Citrus
    92
  • Tommyrotter Gin
    92
  • Aviation American Gin
    90

No Alcohol Pre-mixed Cocktails (2023)


Emblems

  • Zing Zang Strawberry Margarita Mix

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Zing Zang Mango Margarita Mix

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Blind Tiger Bee's Knees N/A Cocktail & Mixer

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Blind Tiger Southside N/A Cocktail & Mixer

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Mixoloshe Orange Old Fashioned

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Zing Zang Strawberry Margarita Mix
    100
  • Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
    99
  • Zing Zang Mango Margarita Mix
    99
  • Zing Zang Sweet & Sour Mix
    98
  • Zing Zang Pina Colada Mix
    98
  • Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Mix
    97
  • Fever Tree Classic Bloody Mary Mix
    94
  • Fever Tree Classic Margarita Mix
    94
  • Zing Zang Margarita Mix
    92
  • Blind Tiger Bee's Knees N/A Cocktail & Mixer
    90
  • Blind Tiger Southside N/A Cocktail & Mixer
    88
  • Mixoloshe Orange Old Fashioned
    84

Non-alcoholic (2023)


Emblems

  • Mixoloshe Premium Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Mixoloshe Premium Non-Alcoholic Tequila Alternative

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Mixoloshe Premium Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
    91
  • Mixoloshe Premium Non-Alcoholic Whiskey Alternative
    86
  • Mixoloshe Premium Non-Alcoholic Tequila Alternative
    91
  • Cut Above Zero Proof Mezcal
    82

Old Tom Gin (2023)


Emblems

Overall Scores

  • Barr Hill Tom Cat
    82

Ready to Drink Cocktails (2023)


Emblems

  • Altos Classic Lime Margarita RTS

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Rancho La Gloria Peach Margarita

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Zing Zang Mango Margarita with Tequila

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Spirited Hive Bourbon Lemon

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Spirited Hive Tequila Ginger

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
  • Slrrrp Gelatin Shots O.G. Variety Pack

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • Breakout Brand (2023) award
  • Hello Soju, Asian Pear

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Hello, Soju Yuzu

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Altos Classic Lime Margarita RTS
    91
  • Rancho La Gloria Peach Margarita
    90
  • Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary with Vodka
    90
  • Rancho La Gloria Mango Margarita
    88
  • Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail
    88
  • Zing Zang Blood Mary with Vodka
    88
  • Rancho La Gloria Watermelon Margarita
    87
  • Bulleit Manhattan Cocktail
    86
  • Keeper's Heart Old Fashioned
    84
  • Zing Zang Mango Margarita with Tequila
    97
  • Spirited Hive Bourbon Lemon
    96
  • Spirited Hive Tequila Ginger
    94
  • Spirited Hive Vodka Cranberry
    92
  • Zing Zang Margarita with tequila RTD
    92
  • Spirited Hive Gin Lemon
    91
  • Slrrrp Gelatin Shots O.G. Variety Pack
    100
  • Hello Soju, Asian Pear
    100
  • Hello, Soju Yuzu
    99
  • High Noon Strawberry
    98
  • High Noon Lime
    98
  • High Noon Passionfruit
    98
  • Hello Soju, Green Grape
    98
  • Hello Soju Peach
    94
  • Hello Soju Lychee
    94
  • High Noon Grapefruit
    93
  • Hello Soju Watermelon
    80

Rum (2023)


Emblems

  • Bayou Reserve Rum

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Ron Del Barrilito Three Stars

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Bayou Spiced Rum

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Ron Colon Salvadoreño Red Banana Oleo 81 proof

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Bayou Reserve Rum
    97
  • Dos Maderas Luxus Aged Rum
    97
  • Papa's Pilar Rye-Finished Rum
    95
  • Ron Del Barrilito Three Stars
    98
  • Bayou Spiced Rum
    100
  • Ron Colon Salvadoreño Red Banana Oleo 81 proof
    99
  • Bayou White Rum
    97

Rye (2023)


Emblems

  • Noble Oak Double Oak Rye

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Pinhook High Proof Rye

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Noble Oak Double Oak Rye
    97
  • Pinhook High Proof Rye
    96
  • Bulleit Rye
    96
  • Phenominal Spirits Ry3 Whiskey Toasted Barrel
    95
  • Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Solera Method Rye
    94
  • Ron Colon Salvadoreño Rye 100 proof
    92
  • Uncle Nearest Straight Rye whiskey
    91
  • Rye & Sons
    91

Scotch (2023)


Emblems

  • The Glenlivet 25

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Dewar's 21

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • The Glenlivet 12
    97
  • The Glenlivet 25
    97
  • Dewar's 12
    96
  • Dewar's 21
    96
  • Kingsbarns Balcomie Single Malt
    96
  • The Glenlivet 14
    96
  • The Glenlivet 18
    96
  • The Glenlivet 21
    96
  • Dewar's 19
    95
  • Mortlach 20 yr
    95
  • The Singleton of Glendullan 12 yr
    95
  • Dewar's 15
    94
  • Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey
    94
  • Dewar's 18
    93
  • Dewar's Japanese Smooth
    93
  • Lagavulin 16 yr
    93
  • The Glenlivet 15
    93
  • Kingsbarns Doocot Single Malt Scotch
    92

Sotol (2023)


Emblems

  • Cardenxe Sotol de las Siera

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Los Magos Sotol blanco Premium

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Cardenxe Sotol de las Siera
    96
  • Los Magos Sotol blanco Premium
    96
  • Cardenxe Sotol De Desierto
    93
  • Nocheluna Sotol
    90

Sparkling Wine (2023)


Emblems

Overall Scores

  • Fresh Vine Brut Rose
    92

Tequila Añejo (2023)


Emblems

  • Calirosa Añejo Tequila

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • New Brand (2023) award
    • Woman Powered (2023) award
  • Don Fulano

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Calirosa Añejo Tequila
    97
  • Don Fulano
    93
  • Ignite Tequila Añejo
    91
  • Lobos Limited Edition Añejo
    91
  • Camarena
    90

Tequila Blanco (2023)


Emblems

  • Hijole Blanco Tequila

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Don Fulano

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Hijole Blanco Tequila
    93
  • Don Fulano
    92
  • Camarena
    92
  • Volcan
    91
  • Calirosa Rosa Blanco Tequila
    90
  • Ignite Tequila Blanco
    89

Tequila Extra Añejo (2023)


Emblems

  • Don Fulano Imperial (extra Añejo)

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Avion Reserva 44

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Don Fulano Imperial (extra Añejo)
    98
  • Avion Reserva 44
    94
  • Casa Del Sol reserve Añejo
    92
  • Calirosa Extra Añejo
    91

Tequila Flavored/Infused (2023)


Emblems

  • Rancho La Gloria Jalapeño Lime infused Tequila

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Rancho La Gloria Jalapeño Lime infused Tequila
    92
  • 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila
    87
  • Rancho La Gloria Lemonade infused Tequila
    86
  • 21 Seeds Valencia Orange
    86
  • 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus
    83

Tequila Reposado (2023)


Emblems

  • Volcan X.A.

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • El Cristiano XR

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Volcan X.A.
    95
  • El Cristiano XR
    95
  • Don Fulano Reposado
    94
  • Calirosa Reposado
    88
  • Casa Del Sol Reposado
    87
  • Ignite Tequila Reposado
    86

Vodka (2023)


Emblems

  • Chopin Bartender's Choice

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
    • New Brand (2023) award
    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
  • The Union Forge Vodka

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Royal Mash vintage Vodka 2020

    • Sustainability (2023) award
  • Smoke Lab Classic

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Cîroc vodka

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Ovo Vodka

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award
    • Sustainability (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Chopin Bartender's Choice
    97
  • The Union Forge Vodka
    96
  • Barr Hill Vodka
    95
  • Sausage Tree Vodka
    95
  • Upstate Vodka
    94
  • Ocean Organic Vodka
    94
  • Royal Mash vintage Vodka 2020
    93
  • Smoke lab Aniseed Vodka
    97
  • Smoke Lab Classic
    99
  • Cîroc vodka
    98
  • Ovo Vodka
    96
  • Absolut
    96
  • E11even
    96
  • The Community Spirit
    93
  • Yoco vodka
    92
  • New Amsterdam
    91
  • Ignite Vodka
    91

World Whiskey (2023)


Emblems

  • Amrut Fusion

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Abasolo

    • Seal of Approval (2023) award
  • Hatozaki Small Batch Whiskey

    • Packaging and Design (2023) award

Overall Scores

  • Amrut Fusion
    98
  • Abasolo
    98
  • Amrut Indian Single Malt 46% ABV
    97
  • Hatozaki Small Batch Whiskey
    96