As well as gold and double gold medals, the annual awards recognise individual ‘of the year’ winners from around the world.
Here are the international individual companies and brands for 2025.
Argentina
- Gin – Bosque
Australia
- Brandy – Black Bottle
- Rum Distillery – Beenleigh Artisan Distillery
- Whisky Distillery – 23rd Street Distillery
Canada
- Whisky Distillery – Crown Royal
Chile
- Gin – Malcriado
- Pisco Distillery – Bou Barroeta
Denmark
- Whisky Distillery – Stauning Whisky
Dominican Republic
- Rum – Brugal
Ecuador
- Rum – Zhumir Canuto Gold
France
- Armagnac Distillery – Larressingle Armagnac
- Fruit Liqueur Distillery – Distillerie Merlet & Fils
- Gin – André Brunel 13 Le Gin
- Gin Distillery – Royal Flush Gin Co
Germany
- Aperitif – Anna Famosa
- Gin – Boar
Haiti
- Rum – Rhum Barbancourt
India
- Whisky – Indri Single Malt
Ireland
- Blended Whiskey – Kinsale Spirit’s Wild Atlantic Way IPA Barrel
- Cream Liqueur – Two Stacks Double Irish
- Distillery – Glendalough Distillery
Italy
- Coffee Liqueur – Borghetti Caffè Espresso
- Limoncello – Lucano Anniversario
- Vermouth – Boissiere Extra Dry
Jamaica
- Rum – Ten To One
Japan
- Blended Whisky – Onikishi
- RTD – Maru-Hi
Branded Content – Onikishi
Crafted in Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, nestled between sacred mountains and nourished by the pure waters of the Katsura River, Onikishi is made from carefully selected malt and grain whiskies aged in oak barrels to achieve a smooth, layered character.
Each bottle of Onikishi is a tribute to the spirit of the mythical oni – a guardian warrior embodying strength and refinement. With delicate notes of honeyed malt, toasted oak and a whisper of smoke, it captures the essence of modern Japanese craftsmanship rooted in centuries-old heritage.
Sold in over 35 markets, Onikishi is smooth, bold and versatile, making it perfect for casual sipping, highballs or crafted cocktails enjoyed by those who wish to dip toes into the category. With its striking design and balanced flavour profile, Onikishi is a force to be reckoned with in the Japanese whisky category.
A brand of Milestone Beverages HK Ltd.
Martinique
- Rum – Saint James Rhum Agricole
Mexico
- Gin – Acrónimo
- Mezcal Distillery – Del Maguey
- Tequila Flavour-Infused Distillery – 21 Seeds
The Netherlands
- Gin – Damrak
New Zealand
- Gin Distillery – Rakiura Distilling Co
- Vodka – The Reid Single Malt Vodka
- Whisky – The Falcon – The Cardrona Single Malt
Panama
- Rum – Palm Republic
Peru
- Rum – Cartavio XO
Poland
- Liqueur – Soplica
- Vodka – Belvedere 10
Branded Content – Soplica
For over 134 years, Soplica has remained a symbol of Polish hospitality, tradition, and a love for natural ingredients. Its history, deeply rooted in the heart of Poland, is a story of passion, heritage and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Based on carefully selected fruits and natural ingredients, Soplica brings out the full flavour through a maceration process that has been the foundation of its recipes for years. Each year, over 3m kilograms of fruit are used just for two of its iconic flavours – Soplica Cherry and Soplica Quince.
The brand delights with its variety of flavours: from beloved classics like Soplica Cherry and Lemon to seasonal limited editions inspired by exotic flavours, winter spices or special occasions such as Halloween. Its collaboration with E. Wedel has given rise to an exclusive line of creamy chocolate liqueurs.
Every Soplica variety is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation – perfect for those who seek authentic tastes yet enjoy exploring new ones. Awarded in prestigious international competitions, appreciated both in Poland and worldwide.
Soplica is more than just a brand. It’s a story enclosed in a bottle.
Scotland
- Highland Single Malt – 12-Year – Highland Park
- Highland Single Malt – 14-Year – Oban
- Islands Single Malt – 15-Year – Highland Park
- Highland Single Malt – 18-Year – Glenmorangie The Infinita
- Islay Distillery – Lagavulin
- Islay Single Malt – 5-Year – Ardbeg
- Islay Single Malt – 10-Year – Ardbeg
- Islay Single Malt – 11-Year – Lagavulin
- Islay Single Malt – 16-Year – Lagavulin
- Islay Single Malt – 18-Year – Bruichladdich
- Islay Gin – The Botanist
- Speyside Single Malt – 12-Year – Tamdhu
- Speyside Single Malt – 15-Year – Glen Moray
- Speyside Single Malt – 18-Year – The Glenrothes
- Speyside Single Malt – 25 Year – The Glenrothes
Slovakia
- Whisky Distillery – Nestville Distillery
Spain
- Brandy – Gran Duque d’Alba
- Cream Liqueur – Crema de Alba
- Rum – Dos Maderas
Switzerland
- Vodka – Vodka 57
Branded Content – Vodka 57
Vodka 57 is an award winning single-grain, pure glacier vodka handcrafted in Switzerland in small batches using traditional methods from the Dorrucci Lineage and the finest French winter wheat.
Vodka 57 is masterfully blended with the purest Swiss glacier water, passing through five distillations and seven filtrations at sub-zero temperatures at our centuries-old distillery nestled in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting over 9,000 hectares of valleys and mountains reaching an altitude of 2,350m in the pristine Swiss Alps.
Vodka 57 is 100% natural without any additive or enhancer, is certified vegan and gluten-free and is embraced in a unique Italian designed illuminated bottle. Vodka 57 has received numerous awards and accreditations and was voted as Europe Vodka of the Year 2024 and Switzerland Vodka of the Year 2025.
Venezuela
- Gin – Canaïma
- Rum – Santa Teresa 1796
Click here for the full list of double gold winners at this year’s New York International Spirits Competition.
The list of gold medal winners starts with part one (of three) here.
