The Icons of Whisky Awards are a celebration of the years of hard work that go into every bottle. From distillers, still makers and coopers, to warehouse staff and visitor centre managers – a great deal of craftsmanship, skill and knowledge are imparted at each stage of the process.
This list is curated by Whisky Magazine and the entire list of award winners and runner ups can be seen at Icons Of Whisky.
Presented below are the winners in the United States of America.
Single Outlet Retailer of the year
Shortlist
America – Julio’s Liqour
Multiple Outlets Retailer
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America – Twin Liquors
Online Retailer of the year
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America – Drizly
Travel Retailer of the year
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America – Dufry
Supermarket of the year
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America – Whole Foods
Visitor Attraction Manager of the year
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America – Marsha Beam, Jim Beam American Stillhouse
Distillery Manager of the year
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America – Juan Merizalde Carrillo, Old Forester Distilling Co.
Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the year
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America – Simon Brooking, Laphroaig
Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year
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America – Jessamine McLellan
American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year
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America – Jennifer Knott, Sagamore Spirit
World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the year
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America – Gardner Dunn, Beam Suntory
Master Distiller/Master Blender of the year
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America – Jared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling
Brand Innovator of the year
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America – Balcones Distilling
Craft Producer of the year
KENTUCKY PEERLESS DISTILLING CO.
Shorlist
America – Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Visitor Attraction of the year
Shortlist
America – Maker’s Mark
Bar of the year
DELILAH’S CHICAGO
Shortlist
America – Delilah’s Chicago
Bar Group of the year
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America – 213
Hotel Bar of the year
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America – Ace Hotel, New Orleans
Distiller of the year
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America – Brown-Forman
