Icons of Whisky 2018 – America

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.


Distiller of the Year

Buffalo Trace

Highly Commended

Heaven Hill Distillers


Brand Innovator of the Year

Breckenridge Distillery

Highly Commended

Buffalo Trace


Visitor Attraction of the Year

Maker’s Mark Distilling

Highly Commended

Buffalo Trace Distilling


Craft Producer of the Year

Balcones

Highly Commended

Virginia Distilling Company


Master Distiller / Master Blender of the Year

Matthew Hofmann
Westland Distillery

Highly Commended

Marianne Barnes – Castle & Key Distillery


Distillery Manager of the Year

Victoria MacRae Samuels
Maker’s Mark

Highly Commended

Ryan Ashley – Four Roses Bourbon


Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year

Matt Higgins
Buffalo Trace

Highly Commended

Cathy Erenzo – Tuthiltown Spirits


American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year

Adam Harris
Beam Suntory

Highly Commended

Winston Edwards – Balcones Distilling


Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year

Donal O’ Gallochoir
Glendalough Distillery

Highly Commended

Tim Herlihy – Tullamore D.E.W.


Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year

David Laird
William Grant & Sons

Highly Commended

Robin Nance – Beam Suntory


World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year

Allison Parc
Brenne Whisky

Highly Commended

Gardner Dunn – Beam Suntory


Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year

Binny’s Beverage Depot

Highly Commended

Liquor Barn


Single Outlet Retailer of the Year

Astor Wines & Spirits

Highly Commended

Ace Spirits


Online Retailer of the Year

Binny’s Beverage Depot

Highly Commended

Ace Spirits


Travel Retailer of the Year

Duty Free Americas


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