The Flatiron Room in New York played host to industry professionals from across America to celebrate the Icons of Whisky on 11th February, announcing the winners and highly commended results.
Winners from the US heats will now go head to head with their industry peers from the world over to compete for the global title, the results of which will be announced at the London Whisky Magazine Awards Dinner in March.
Alongside the Icons announcement, Whisky Magazine welcomed two new inductees to the Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Inductee 65 – Peggy Noe Stevens
Hall of Fame Inductee 66 – Frank Coleman
American Whisky Ambassador of the Year
Sailor Guevara, Uncle Nearest
Bar Manager of the Year
Andrew Anderson, Balcones Distilling
Bartender of the Year
Cache Bouren, Haberdasher
Brand Innovator of the Year
Sponsored by West Rock
Balcones Distilling
Campaign Innovator of the Year
Breckenridge Distillery
Craft Producer of the Year
Dad’s Hat
Design Agency of the Year
51 Eggs
Distiller of the Year
Sponsored by Glencairn Crystal
Buffalo Trace
Distillery Manager of the Year
Scott Sell, Westland Distillery
Master Distiller/Blender of the Year
Sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik
Brent Elliott, Four Roses
Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year
Liquor Barn
Online Retailer of the Year
Liquor Barn
PR Agency of the Year
Bolt PR
Scotch Whisky Ambassador of the Year
Tracie Franklin, Glenfiddich
Single Outlet Retailer of the Year
Astor Wines & Spirits
Sustainable Distillery of the Year
Old Forester
Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year
Erik Brown, Old Forester
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Sponsored by Christies
Buffalo Trace
Whisky Bar Group of the Year
Seven Grand
Whisky Bar of the Year
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
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