World Whiskies Awards 2025—USA Winners, Icons of Whisky USA, and Hall of Fame announced!
14.02.25
The World Whiskies Awards is excited to announce that the USA winners and the Icons of Whisky USA 2025, has been revealed
The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025 has ended! From world-renowned producers to those looking to make their mark, the competition aims to showcase the variety and excellence of the American whiskey market.
This year, the awards took place at The Brown Hotel, a stunning location in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky.
Our Icons of Whisky USA winners this year include Koray Kaan Özdemir of Whisky Monster for Communicator of the Year, Single Cask Nation for Independent Bottler of the Year, and Bardstown Bourbon Company for Distiller of the Year. The awards also featured our newest inductee to the Whisky Hall of Fame, Marlene Holmes from Milam & Green.
Winners of the World Whiskies Awards USA will go on to compete against other winners to compete for the World’s Best title in their category, the results of which will be announced at the World Whiskies Awards 2025 Global Dinner in March.
Sponsors of the World Whiskies Awards 2025 and Icons of Whisky USA include: Amorim, Brindiamo, CaskX, Glencairn, Hellmann, IPL Packaging, Irish Whiskey Association, Kavalan, Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Larkfire, McLaren Packaging, Rankin, Sarten, and Whisky Tour of the World (Gravity Drinks).
Anita Ujszaszi, awards director, commented: “It’s been another amazing year for our American branch of the World Whiskies Awards and the Icons of Whisky. It was fantastic to meet so many enthusiastic entrants, and taste a wide range of exceptional corn, grain, bourbon, and Tennessee whiskey. Congratulations to all our fabulous winners and we can’t wait to see you for the final round of the World Drinks Awards at the global dinner in March. Best of luck!”
Tickets for the 2025 World Whiskies Awards Ireland and Global are also available to book. Each awards ceremony will offer a drinks reception, a three-course meal, and a chance to taste each competition’s whiskies. Join us in celebrating all the World Whiskies Awards winners, the Icons of Whisky winners, and the new inductees into the prestigious Whisky Hall of Fame.
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here to see the full list of winners for the World Whiskies Awards USA 2025.
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