Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012
The annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC) was held at Astor Center in New York City on March 5-9, 2012. Today, Ultimate Beverage Challenge LLC, the sponsoring company, proudly announces the top spirits in more than 30 categories. USC began with a record number of contestants as more than 650 spirits were entered (up 15% from 2011) from more than 70 companies and 30 countries around the world.
Led by Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) Founder and Judging Chairman F. Paul Pacult and Judging Co-Chairman Sean Ludford, fourteen of the world's foremost distilled spirits authorities, including award-winning authors, spirits buyers, journalists, educators, bar owners and consultants rated the world's finest distillates on USC's innovative multilevel system, rendering the most unassailable results in the industry. This remarkable super-group of experts named 31 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman's Trophy winners and more than 80 Finalists.
Said UBC Founder F. Paul Pacult, “Since we started Ultimate Spirits Challenge we have seen double digit growth in number of entries each year. Whether a product receives a Chairman's Trophy Winner, a Finalist or a regular score, USC entrants are able to use their credible scores and insightful tasting notes to market and sell their products to bars, retailers and ultimately the consumer. USC is in the business of helping spirits companies achieve their sales goals, not by pandering to false aspirations but by telling the truth. With USC, you know the score.”
Chairman’s Trophy Winners
WHISK(E)Y – NORTH AMERICA
AMERICAN WHISKEY: Balcones "1" Texas Single Malt
BOURBON: Blanton's Single Barrel
RYE: Masterson's
TENNESSEE WHISKEY: George Dickel Barrel Select
WHISKEY - IRELAND
BLENDED: Midleton Barry Crockett
IRISH POT STILL WHISKEY: Redbreast Cask Strength 12 Years Old
SINGLE MALT: Bushmills 16 Years Old
WHISKY - SCOTLAND
BLENDED MALT: Johnnie Walker Green Label
BLENDED: Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Years Old
SINGLE MALT: Caol Ila 12 Years Old
WHISKY - CANADA
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel
WHISKY - WORLD
Japan: Yamazaki Single Malt 18 Years Old
For 2012 there are 31 Chairman’s Trophies awarded, representing the best of the best; Finalists in each section are also identified.
In addition to the score, products are distinguished with the following Accolades, as a guide to consumers:
95-100 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
90-94 Excellent, Highly Recommended
85-89 Very Good, Strong Recommendation
80-84 Good, Recommended
Here is a list to make your mouth water and your wallet run for cover.
See which ones you want to put on your shopping list for 2012. Enjoy!
Extraordinary or Excellent American Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 92 Balcones "1" Texas Single Malt American Whiskey United States, 52.5% abv, $67.50, 750 ml Excellent,
Extraordinary or Excellent Bourbon
Chairman's Trophy 98 Blanton's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 46.5% abv, $49.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary,Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 97 Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv, $69.99, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Breckenridge Bourbon United States, 43% abv, $39.00, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 William Larue Weller 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 66.75% abv, $69.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary,Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45.2% abv, $32.99, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate
Recommendation
Finalist 95 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 46.9% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Benjamin Prichard's Double Barrel Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $72.95, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate
Recommendation
Finalist 95 Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $27.99, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Extra Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 43% abv, $12.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv, $39.99, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate
Recommendation
Finalist 95 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 9 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 60% abv, $39.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 47.8% abv, $199.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 94 Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
Finalist 94 Four Roses 2012 Limited Edition Small Batch 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 55% abv,
$99.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 94 Old Forester Signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv, $22.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
Finalist 94 Parker's Heritage Collection Cognac Finished 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv,
$79.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 40% abv, $11.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
93 Eagle Rare Single Barrel 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
93 George T. Stagg 18 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 71.3% abv, $69.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
92 Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 Years Old Bourbon United States, 47% abv, $89.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
92 Jefferson's Bourbon United States, 41.15% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 40% abv, $10.69, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50.5% abv, $35.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
91 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $24.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
91 Early Times 354 Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 40% abv, $15.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
91 Hudson Four-Grain 4 Years Old Bourbon United States, 46% abv, $45.00, 375 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
91 Old Forester Birthday 2011 Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 49% abv, $49.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
91 Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50.5% abv, $19.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
90 Benjamin Prichard's Double Chocolate Bourbon United States, 45% abv, $68.95, 750 ml Excellent, Highly
Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Rye Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 94 Masterson's Straight Rye Whiskey Canada, 45% abv, $79.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 Bulleit Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $27.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist 91 Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv, $26.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist 90 Benjamin Prichard's Rye Whiskey United States, 40% abv, $51.95, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Tennessee Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 91 George Dickel Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey United States, 43% abv, $39.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Blended Scotch Whisky
Chairman's Trophy 95 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland,
43% abv, $69.99, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 94 Royal Salute Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $175.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Buchanan's Red Seal Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $142.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Chivas 25 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $250.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Dewar's Signature Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $199.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Dewar's 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $28.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Dewar's 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $79.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $34.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $220.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Johnnie Walker Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $85.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $29.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 Chivas 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $75.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $21.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 Mount Keen 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky United Kingdom, 40% abv,
RUB1500.00, 700 ml , seeking US Importer Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Chairman's Trophy 94 Johnnie Walker Green Label Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (15-year old) Scotland,
40% abv, $60.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 92 Buchanan's Master Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $42.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 90 Sheep Dip Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $39.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Chairman's Trophy 97 Caol Ila 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $50.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Bowmore 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $119.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Glen Grant 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $79.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Glenfarclas 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $149.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $199.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Lagavulin 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $90.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Tomatin 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $54.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Aberlour 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $100.00,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Aberlour 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $65.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 54.2% abv, $74.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $65.00,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Glenfarclas 17 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $89.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Glenfarclas 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $44.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Glenmorangie 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $579.00,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Talisker 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 45.8% abv, $50.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland,
40% abv, $40.00, 750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
94 Aberfeldy 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $169.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Aberfeldy 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Aberlour 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $42.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Aberlour A'bunadh Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 59% abv, $70.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 57.1% abv, $84.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Ardbeg 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $54.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $63.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Bowmore 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $45.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Bowmore 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $69.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Bowmore Legend Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Cardhu 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $43.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Clynelish 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $49.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Cragganmore 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $50.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glen Garioch Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 48% abv, $45.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glen Garioch 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 48% abv, $65.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenfarclas 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $49.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland,
40% abv, $130.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenfiddich 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $85.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 48.8% abv, $99.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland,
46% abv, $69.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv,
$49.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Oban 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $65.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $41.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 The Glenlivet 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $60.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $30.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
94 The Glenlivet Nadurra 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 48% abv,
$60.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Aberlour Non-Chill Filtered 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland,
48% abv, $60.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Auchentoshan Valinch Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 57% abv, $60.00, 750 ml
Excellent Highly Recommended
93 Benromach Peat Smoke Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $65.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glen Garioch 1986 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 54.6% abv, $249.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glenfarclas 105 Proof Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 60% abv, $79.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glenfarclas 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $119.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glenkinchie 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $50.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glenmorangie 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $99.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Glenmorangie Original 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv,
$39.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Port Charlotte An Turas Mor Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 46% abv, $65.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Speyburn Highland 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv,
$27.99, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 The Balvenie Portwood 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv,
$180.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland,
43% abv, $60.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 The Glenlivet 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $130.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Auchentoshan 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $50.00,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Bruichladdich The Laddie Ten Unpeated 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scotland, 46% abv, $57.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Glen Grant 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $45.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 Glenfarclas 40 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 43% abv, $469.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 The Balvenie Tun 1401/Batch 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 50.3% abv,
$250.00, 750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
92 The Glenrothes Select Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $45.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
91 Auchentoshan Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
90 Glenmorangie Astar Single Malt Scotch Whisky Scotland, 57.1% abv, $79.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Blended Irish Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 99 Midleton Barry Crockett Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 46% abv, $240.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 97 Jameson 18 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $85.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Tullamore Dew Reserve 10 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey United States, 40% abv, $32.99,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Bushmills Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Jameson Black Barrel Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $35.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 46% abv, $250.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Jameson 12 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $50.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Midleton Very Rare Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $125.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 94 Michael Collins Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $26.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist 94 Powers John's Lane Release 12 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 46% abv, $65.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Jameson Gold Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $60.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
93 Kennedy Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
93 Powers 12 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $35.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
93 Powers Gold Label Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $30.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
93 Tullamore Dew Reserve 12 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $40.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
93 Tullamore Dew Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $26.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
92 2 Gingers 4 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $19.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
92 Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $28.00, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
91 Finian's Blended Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $29.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Irish Pot Still Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 96 Redbreast Cask Strength 12 Years Old Irish Pot Still Whiskey Ireland, 57.7% abv, $65.00,
750 ml Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Redbreast 15 Years Old Irish Pot Still Whiskey Ireland, 46% abv, $75.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Redbreast 12 Years Old Irish Pot Still Whiskey Ireland, 43% abv, $40.00, 750 ml Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation
Extraordinary or Excellent Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 97 Bushmills 16 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $74.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 96 Michael Collins 10 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 94 Bushmills 21 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $124.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 93 Bushmills 10 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Ireland, 40% abv, $39.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Irish Poteen (unaged whiskey made from potatoes, sugar and yeast of high alcohol content)
92 Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen Ireland, 60% abv, $39.99, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Canadian Blended Whiskey
Chairman's Trophy 92 Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Blended Whisky Canada, 40% abv, $49.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 91 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Canadian Blended Whisky Canada, 43% abv, $14.99,
750 ml Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 91 Still Waters Canadian Blended Whisky Canada, 40% abv, $39.95, 750 ml Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Finalist 90 Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Blended Whisky Canada, 40% abv, $24.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Extraordinary or Excellent Japanese Whisky
Chairman's Trophy 96 Yamazaki Single Malt 18 Years Old Japanese Whisky Japan, 43% abv, $120.00, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 95 Hakushu Single Malt 12 Years Old Japanese Whisky Japan, 43% abv, $44.99, 750 ml
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
Finalist 94 Yamazaki Single Malt 12 Years Old Japanese Whisky Japan, 43% abv, $44.99, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
Finalist 90 Hibiki Blended Malt 12 Years Old Japanese Whisky Japan, 43% abv, $55.00, 750 ml
Excellent, Highly Recommended
2012 Chairman’s Trophy Whisk(e)y Winners and More
Sunday, March 18, 2012
The panel of judges for the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge! BACK ROW, L to R – Andy Seymour, Jacques Bezuidenhout, Judging Co-Chair Sean Ludford, UBC founder/Judging Chair F. Paul Pacult, Jim Meehan, Julie Reiner, David Wondrich, James Conley, Jack Robertiello. SEATED, L TO R – Doug Frost, Steve Olson, Marcos Tello, Tad Carducci, Dale DeGroff
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