In August, Tales of the Cocktail unveiled the finalists for the 2020 Spirited Awards, and yesterday, the foundation announced the specific category winners via its official website.
The vast majority of the winners have been unveiled across American, International, Global and Writing and media categories, including Best International Cocktail Bar and Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book.
“Congratulations to this year’s Spirited Award winners,” said Tales of the Cocktail Foundation president Caroline Rosen. “In a year that has caused us to all contemplate so much, there is no question that these individuals and establishments are worthy of celebration on a global stage. Their contributions are advancing this industry forward at a much needed time for change and we are honoured to have the opportunity to recognise them.”
Other awards to be announced later this week include Best American Bar Mentor, presented by Bar Smarts; Best International Bar Mentor, presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation; American Bartender of the Year, presented by Pernod Ricard; International Bartender of the Year, presented by Martini & Rossi; Timeless American, presented by Q Mixers; Timeless International, presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation; Helen David Lifetime Achievement, presented by William Grant & Sons; Philanthropy, presented by Santa Teresa 1796 Rum; and the Pioneer Award, presented by Diageo Bar Academy.
2020 Spirited Awards Winners:
American categories
Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Café La Trova – Miami, FL
Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Robin Nance – Beam Suntory
Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard
Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
ABV – San Francisco, CA
Best American Hotel Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt – Los Angeles, CA
Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve
The Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY
Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig
Silver Lyan – Washington DC
International categories
Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura
The Connaught Bar – London, UK
Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Camille Austin – Casa Lumbre Spirits
Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza
Native – Singapore
Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico
Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel – London, UK
Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Sober Company – Shanghai, China
Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Perrier
Kwānt – London, UK
Writing and media categories
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Half Full
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
‘Janee: Where is She Now’ by Aaron Goldfarb for Punch
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons
Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Whisky Cast
Global categories
Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019
World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier
Atlas Bar – Singapore
World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory
Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY