American Distilling Institute

What are the best spirits for your favorite cocktails? Our International Spirits Competition judges have an answer!

Here's to our American Perfect Pour Winners

America's Best Daquiri: Circle Hook Distilling Overproof Silver Rum

America's Best Manhattan: City Gate Spirits 1565 Rye Whiskey

America's Best Gin & Tonic: Old Young's 1829 Gin

Best Margarita: Gulf Stream Distilling Añejo Agave Spirit Double Barrel

America's Best Martini: Madrona Distillery Garden Club Gin

America's Best Negroni: Madrona Distillery Dry Gin

America's Best Old Fashioned: Vincero Spirits The Bond: Eternal Bourbon

Best Paloma: Casa Natima Señora Leona Tequila Blanco

America's Best Vodka Martini: Prairie Switch Distillery Rasmussen Farms Vodka

America's Best Whiskey Highball: Stranahan's Blue Peak Single Malt Whiskey

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We hope you're lifting spirits either in the tap room or around the barbecue today. Have a happy and safe Independence Day and we can't wait to celebrate all our fellow distillers next month at ADI2026.

We're recognizing the best specialty and agave spirits, according to the ADI International Spirits Competition judges.

Here's to:

Best of Class International Specialty Spirit: Chocolate Vodka

America's Greatest Agave Spirit: Brushwolf Agave

Best of Class International Agave Spirit: 1800 Guachimonton

Best of Class Bottled & Blended International Agave Spirit: Atzin Salmiana Agave

Smugglers' Notch Distillery • Vermont Spirits and Vermont Distillery Vermont Spirits and Vermont Distillery. Using the finest ingredients blended with pristine Vermont spring water, we make, barrel age, blend, and hand-bottle remarkably distinctive, award-winning spirits one small batch at a time.