One has to wonder why the idea didn't come out earlier because a distilled spirit can be great on its own, but there is often one that stands out against the rest in specific cocktails, and that is what this list shows. If you're wondering which cognac makes the best Sidecar or which vodka creates the best Cosmopolitan the drink experts (see below) who made up the panel have the answer. It is great advice for those seeking a taste of the cocktail in its best light.
View more about the competition at the Ultimate Beverage Challenge website. It is also important to note that not every brand of liquor entered the competition and these results are based on those companies that submitted their spirit.
The official results...
2010 CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY WINNERS
BEST GIN in a…
- Aviation - TANQUERAY NO. 10
- Dry Martini - TANQUERAY LONDON DRY
- Gin & Tonic - PLYMOUTH
- Negroni - TANQUERAY LONDON DRY
- Tom Collins - TANQUERAY LONDON DRY
BEST VODKA in a…
- Bloody Mary - VERMONT WHITE
- Cosmopolitan - CHOPIN
- Vodka Martini - ORZEL
- Vodka & Tonic - TITO'S HANDMADE
BEST TEQUILA in a…
- Margarita w/Cointreau - MILAGRO REPOSADO
- Paloma - TRES AGAVES REPOSADO
- Tequila Sunrise - TRES AGAVES BLANCO
BEST RUM in a…
BEST COGNAC/BRANDY in a…
- Brandy Alexander - MARTELL CORDON BLEU
- Brandy Julep - MARTELL CORDON BLEU
- Sidecar - REMY MARTIN VSOP
- Stinger - REMY MARTIN VS
BEST SCOTCH WHISKY in a…
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BEST NORTH AMERICAN WHISKEY in a…
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BEST ORANGE LIQUEUR in a…
- Cosmopolitan - COINTREAU
- Margarita - COINTREAU
- Sidecar - PATRON CITRONGE
Co-founders of the Ultimate Beverage Challenge: F. Paul Pacult, David Talbot and Sue Woodley. The judges for the Ultimate Cocktail Challenge included: Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Jacques Bezuidenhout, Julie Reiner, Steve Olson, Audrey Saunders, Tad Carducci, Doug Frost, Andy Seymour, Don Lee, Jim Meehan and Sean Ludford, Assistant Judging Chairman.
