Celebrating whiskey excellence

The Icons of Whisky awards are intent on finding the very best people, products and places within the world of whisk(e)y. They celebrate the hard work and ingenuity that goes into every bottle, the stories behind each brand, retailers who open the world up to consumers, and the bars that provide wonderful settings for whisk(e)y lovers to discover new favourites.

Since their inception, these awards have highlighted the heart-warming camaraderie between whisk(e)y professionals – one of the many aspects that makes it such a wonderful industry to work within.

Retailer of the Year Single Outlet

Federal Wine & Spirits
Boston

Highly Commended

Thoroughbred Shop, Lexington, Kentucky

Retailer of the Year Multiple Outlet

The Liquor Barn
Kentucky

Highly Commended

Big Red Liquors, Bloomington, Indiana

Retailer of the Year Online

Balcones Distilling
Texas

Highly Commended

Hudson Valley

Whiskey Visitor Attraction of the Year

Jack Daniel Distillery

Highly Commended

Heaven Hill Heritage Center

Whiskey Ambassador of the Year

Elmer T. Lee
Buffalo Trace Distillery

Highly Commended

Bernie Lubbers, Beam Inc.

Whiskey Brand Innovator of the year

Single Oak Project
Buffalo Trace Distillery

Highly Commended

The Single Barrel Bottlings, Four Roses

Whiskey Distiller of the Year

Four Roses Distillery

Highly Commended

Wild Turkey

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