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Complimentary digital certificates for each winning entry are available as printable documents in your account. Custom certificates can be ordered for $35 each.
| Year | 2026, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Award Level | Double Gold, Gold, Silver, Bronze |
Complimentary digital certificates for each winning entry are available as printable documents in your account. Custom certificates can be ordered for $35 each.
| Year | 2026, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Award Level | Double Gold, Gold, Silver, Bronze |
Lighthouse Brands Mexico
Castegory: Tequila | Blanco | 06. Under $30
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $26.99 MSRP
"A dusty aroma of freshly cut aloe vera and cooked agave are pleasant. Layers of flavor wash over the palate, first savory and saline, followed by ripe orchard fruits that lead into a pleasantly spicy finish. The mouth is left pleasantly dry and perfumed. A good sipper."
DESTILADOS CLASE 33 Arandas, Jalisco, México
Category: Marketing | Packaging Design | 2111. Display or Presentation box
"The design panel was impressed with the historical information and overall presentation of the display box, which set a nice stage for the products."
Mijenta Tequila Dallas, TX, USA
Category: Marketing | Packaging Design | 2111. Display or Presentation box
"Our design panel appreciated the intricate illustration on the label and box that reflected the brand’s identity, as well as the elegant bottle."
3 Beans Mexico
Category: Tequila | RTD | 94. Specialty Cocktail | Espresso Martini
Alcohol %: 13.5
Retail Price: $19.99 - 4pk MSRP
"Fantastic aroma of coffee. Smooth and full of flavor. Nice long finish. This one caught me pleasantly by surprise!"
Ghost Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Infused | 80. Infused
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $37 MSRP
"Sweet warm aroma up front. Mild even spice with a honey/agave sweetness that lingers through the finish. Some hints of dark cacao popping up too. Would be great in an old fashioned - or even on the rocks."
Viamundi Spirits Mexico
Category: Other | Raicilla | 403. Silver
Alcohol %: 43
Retail Price: $55 MSRP
"The aroma is intriguinely vegetal and earthy. But from the first sip, this positively pops with fresh, bright, zesty lechuguilla flavor. Tastes exactly like the plant - exactly like it should. This is one note, but it's the right one. An exemplary introduction to mountain raicilla that will also please more seasoned fans. A tasty spirit."
Estaca Mexico
Category: Other | Bacanora | 220. Silver
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $110 MSRP
"Silver hued. Aromas are cheesy, mazapan, citrus peel, fresh cut pine, and baked platano. Taste piquant, Dijon mustard, coriander, horseradish, mazapan, sweet, light smoke. Well rounded, medium bodied with lingering minerality, spice, and sweetness on the finish. Almost drinks like a pleasant spiced rum."
Ventura Spirits Company USA
Category: Agave Spirits | Region | 315. United States
Alcohol %: 42.5
Retail Price: $75 MSRP
"Aroma is minty and grassy. Very green, very herbaceous. This is also very floral perfume like. It reminds me of how a field would smell after an unexpected heavy rain on a hot day. The Flavor is super sweet and earthy, there is some notes of agave and some ripe stone fruit, like peach and some green peppers The finish is medium and all black pepper buttery mouthfeel."
Mijenta Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Reposado | 22. Special Release
Alcohol %: 45
Age: 8 months
Retail Price: $84.99 MSRP
"Light amber color, with very balanced aromas; subtle, yet with fruity and citrus accents. Very sweet notes that slightly overshadow the cooked agave character. Vanilla and caramel are prominent."
Agaves & Tequilas Don Pilar Inc. Mexico
Category: Tequila | Extra Añejo | 42. Special Release
Alcohol %: 40
Age: 4 years
Retail Price: $300.00 MSRP
"Flan, honey candy, dulce de leche, green apple and a wisp of smoke. Elegant taste, great mouthfeel, slightly dry finish but well rounded. Incredibly indulgent but not overwhelming in its oak or sweetness."
4 Copas Organic Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Añejo | 32. Special Release
Alcohol %: 40
Age: 24 Months
"Sweet cooked agave with interesting fruit characteristics. Great spice and round mouthfeel. Fruit is confirmed on the palate. An exceptional product."
Mosto Brands LLC Mexico
Category: Tequila | Reposado | 20. Reposado
Alcohol %: 40
Age: 5 months
Retail Price: $47.99
"Vanilla and toasted barrel on the nose. Sweet, earthy aromas with a strong, full body finish, ending dry with spice. Love this creamy delicious baby."
Midwest Agave Spirits, Inc Mexico
Category: Tequila | Reposado | 21. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 51.55
Age: 3.5 months
Retail Price: $69.99
"Rich sweetness—roasted agave, aguamiel, caramel, and butterscotch—layered with cinnamon, oak, and white pepper. Buttered cinnamon toast. Wears the heat pretty well, with a rounded, full texture. The sweetness drives the complexity."
Lost Lore Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 02. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 48
Retail Price: $79.99 MSRP
"This tequila opens with a bold, earthy aroma layered with cooked agave, minerals, citrus, pepper, herbs, butter, and a touch of funk, creating a nose with impressive depth and complexity. On the palate, rich agave, briny minerality, herbs, mint, butter, pepper, and citrus carry through to a long, savory finish marked by earthy spice, salinity, and lingering buttery notes. Overall this has a lot of great flavors- an amazing tequila!"
Esquisito Tequila
Mexico
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 01. Blanco
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $59.99
"Intense black pepper aroma, along with some wet earth. Pretty cool, actually. Flavor is agave, pepper, and mint. Thick and oily mouthfeel, feels elegant. Easy to drink, slightly dangerous."
Aguerrido Mexico
Category: Mezcal | Guerrero | 180. Artesanal Blanco/Joven
Alcohol %: 47.50
Retail Price: $118 MSRP
"An orchestra of aromas here - caramel apple, red apple skin, candied apple, wildflowers, lemon peel, herbal, baking spices, black tea, green pepper and some cacao. Tastes of orchard fruit, woodiness, tart sweetness on the back, cinnamon, forest floor, creamy. Robust and juicy mouthfeel with a woody, sweet, and mineral finish. Wonderfully balanced. A DREAM!"
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 02. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 48
Retail Price: $79.99 MSRP
NOM: 1414
Agave Type: Tequilana Weber
Agave Region: Jalisco (Tequila Valley)
Region: Jalisco (Los Altos Southern)
Cooking: Stone/Brick Ovens
Extraction: Roller Mill
Water Source: Deep well water
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave, Classical music, Open-air fermentation, Champagne Yeast, Fermentation without fibers
Distillation: 2x distilled
Still: Copper Pot
"This expression delivers remarkable depth and layered complexity without ever becoming overwhelming. Herbal agave leads the way, followed by elegant notes of minerals, earth, and salinity that create a beautifully balanced profile. The earthy herbal character integrates seamlessly with the rich cooked agave, giving the spirit both structure and harmony.
The finish is bold and unforgettable—waves of buttery richness unfold alongside cooling mint, gentle spice, and lingering agave that evolves into earthy pepper notes. Every sip reveals something new. Overall, this is an exceptionally flavorful and beautifully composed spirit."
Meanwhile Drinks London, UK
Category: Marketing | Video | 2507. Other_____ | Short Documentary
PKGD Group Holland, Michigan
Category: Marketing | Video | 2506. YouTube Video
The Lost Explorer El Arenal, Jalisco, México
PKGD Group Mexico
Category: Other | Raicilla | 232. Maximiliana
Alcohol %: 45
Age: 2 Years
Retail Price: $139.99 MSRP
"The balance is great, nice kiss of oak sweetness. Barrel gives lots of butterscotch, maybe would be too much in tequila but this sweet note helps anchor the rest of the flavors. Grassy, earthy, white pepper, butterscotch, and a finish of pineapple rind. Phenomenal developing and ever-changing flavor. I need this one immediately. I wanted to drink it over and over again. Agave sings through while offering so much."
Estaca Mexico
Category: Other | Bacanora | 220. Silver
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $90 MSRP
"Mild, pleasant floral and agave nose. Taste of cooked agave, piloncillo, baking spices. There’s a caramel-like sweetness on the finish. This is cool. A classic Bacanora profile. Nicely balanced with a good finish."
ROHO Agave Ltd Kenya
Category: Agave Spirits | Region | 212. Africa
Alcohol %: 45
Age: 6 Months
Retail Price: $100 MSRP
"Ooooh, cool. Smoke. Wild. Mezcal-like. Deep and full. This tastes like a competent mezcal. Big rising smoke dominates the front palate, fading to reveal wood ash, roasted agave, honeyed sweetness, white florals, dried grass. Quite good. This is a solid entry, a bottle I’d be happy with, particularly if I’m taking a chance on non-Mexico agave spirits."
Samson & Surrey Miami, FL, USA
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 02. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 54
Retail Price: $74.99 MSRP
"A fragrant bouquet of orange, lilac and springtime grass. The mouthfeel is fantastic, brimming with gobs of florality that eases you into the above-average ABV."
"Excellent aromas of well-cooked agave with nutty undertones. The palate is dry and elegant, offering notes of citrus peel, mandarin, and lime, followed by a persistent and refined finish. Surpasses its aromatic promise."
Alquimia Organic Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Extra Añejo | 41. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 50
Age: 14 Years
Retail Price: $279 MSRP
"Aroma of chocolate, flowers, pitted fruit, and oak. Citrus and minerals also come through on the aroma, indicating an intact agave core alongside thoughtful barrel aging. Nice balance between sweet spices, salinity, and subtle roasted agave that comes through. Long floral and buttery finish. The texture and flavors are in harmony. I like this one a lot."
Terranova Spirits Mexico
Category: Tequila | Añejo | 30. Añejo
Alcohol %: 41.3
Age: 28 months
Retail Price: $119.99 MSRP
"Cooked agave, oak, cinnamon, sweet potato, olive brine; one of my favorites. Finally, very prominent cooked agave, balanced by very present oak."
Tequila Volcan de mi Tierra Mexico
Category: Tequila | Reposado | 20. Reposado
Alcohol %: 40
Retail Price: $59 MSRP
"Significant aroma of nuts and banana. Lots of barrel character here, but not over the top. More than I expected from a reposado, but not overbearing with barrel notes."
LALO Tequila Mexico
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 02. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 54
Retail Price: $74.99 MSRP
"Sweet aromas of cooked agave, butter, walnut, and pistachio. The bouquet is persistent, lingering beautifully over time. On the palate, the buttery and nutty notes deliver on the aromatic promise, creating a rich and lasting impression. Exceptionally well-balanced."
Tequila Campo Azul México
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 02. High-Proof
Alcohol %: 55
Retail Price: $56 MSRP
"Aroma and Flavor: Lots of cooked agave, citrus, grapefruit, spearmint, cinnamon, clove and some minerals. The finish starts off sweet and moves to a white pepper. This is a well balanced tequila. The nose, flavor, and finish match perfectly."
Swell Spirits Mexico
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 01. Blanco
Alcohol %: 45
Retail Price: $70 MSRP
"Ethereal sweet agave notes on the nose. An incredibly bright flavor profile with hints of cinnamon, and a lovely finish. This is really delicious. Pretty much everything I want in a blanco."
PKGD Group Mexico
Category: Mezcal | Ancestral Mezcal | 147. Other agaves | Agave Lamparillo
Alcohol %: 47
Retail Price: $129.99 MSRP
"Fire roasted serrano chilies and tomato vine aromas are bursting with freshness and infinitely alluring. So rich and concentrated, with flavors for days. Waves of herbs and berries unfold on the tongue. A treat to sip."
Tequilería Trujillo Mexico
Category: Tequila | Blanco | 05. Special Release
Alcohol %: 46.3
Retail Price: 68 MSRP
"There is a TON going on in this glass right now, and it's got me excited. The amount of different aromas and flavors is crazy, and they all play nicely with each other. Anise, agave, fruit, earth, mint, cinnamon, earth, brine aromas. There's prominent cooked agave, olive, butter, and earthy flavors. Thick mouthfeel, a nice long finish, and truly a great balanced tequila. Congrats to whoever was brave enough to create it."
