Competition Results 2014

Spirits of Mexico Results 20142

Tequila Extra Añejo

Brown Forman Tequila Herradura Seleccion Suprema Best in Show“A luxurious spirit loaded with character. It has a lustrous amber color, a medium-weight body and a glorious nose of jasmine, fennel, dill, peppercorn, green olives and oaky vanilla. The spiciness and fruity flavors continue on throughout the long, lingering finish.The finish is long, balanced and sublime.”



International Premium Spirits Corporation Dos Armadillos Tequila Best in Show Packaging“Nicely textured, richly sweet, intriguingly spicy with a dash of dried herbal earthiness - a well-balanced combination of sweet agave, acid, spice and finish. Charming and enduring.”


Tequila Blanco

Three Crowns Distributors Jenni Rivera La Gran Señora Best in Class“This blanco is all floral finesse, with some talc and geranium out front. Flavor notes of roasted pumpkin and intense concentrated agave sweetness. Finishes with tang of white pepper and baked squash on the very long lasting finish.”

Tequila Reposado

Three Crowns Distributors Jenni Rivera La Gran Señora Best in Class“Pretty confectionary nose - banana cream, caramel, coconut and vanilla and a taste of creme brulee distinguish this reposado. All spice on the palate, with a medium body and loads of baked fruits and spice box. Ends with a surprising potent punch - solid gold.”

Tequila Añejo

William Grant & Sons Milagro Best in Class“Slightly maritime aromas of seaweed and salt spray with a touch of caramel. Tastes earthy and vegetal, with a green pepper tang, clove and sandalwood.”

Liqueur

HPS Epicurean Casa D’Aristi XTA Best in Class“Anise, honey, chocolate and orange peel make a harmonious nose; on the palate, syrupy but with enough acidity to carry it through lots of orange and honey notes with spiciness. Well-balanced and intriguing.”


Mezcal Añejo

Palm Bay International Los Amantes Best in Class- TIE“Savory defines the aromas from this aged mezcal - fish sauce, black vinegar and even tamari. On the palate, we find nectarines and plums dashed with black pepper, some vegetal notes and a mild oaky vanilla quality that leads to a finely balanced mix of smoke, acid, brine, fruit and sweetness. Delightful aged mezcal.”

Mezcal Joven

HPS Epicurean Marca Negra Tobala Best in Class- TIE“Complex herbal and roasted fruit nose, with white pepper, vanilla, brine and earth in the mix. Moderately smoky, on the palate it bursts with a briny and limey attack - sweet but big and robust with notes of lime leaf and peaches with the emerging smoke. Very long lasting zip of sweet smoke.”


Tequila Blanco

Brown Forman Herradura Gold“Classic aromas of a lightly wood-aged blanco – baking spices including nutmeg, mace and cinnamon, with plenty of agave aromas and flavors. Fresh and well-rounded, finishing brisk and clean.”

Crotalo Spirits Lucha Gold“Pale yellow hue suggests light aging; sweet roast agave aromas backed with cinnamon opens up into a delicate expression of white flowers, pumpkin and agave. Light and pretty with great licorice finish.”

El Cachanilla El Cachanilla Gold“An interesting aromatic mix - cotton candy, geranium, pencil shavings at the fore - makes for a compelling opening, and the mild palate becomes robust at the close with an assertive peppery zip.”

Euphoric Spirits Company U4RIK Gold“Lovely aroma of talc, geranium and paper followed with a dash of dried herbs. Crisp with a slightly bitter appetizing quality on the palate, leading to an assertive, peppery finish.”

Sidney Frank Importing Co Casamigos Gold“Pretty white flower and cotton candy aromas and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate, it’s crisp, a little briny with some tropical fruit notes. Crisp and compelling finish.”

Tequila Reposado

Brown Forman Herradura Gold“Power packed nose of brine and spice in a classic expression of a Tequila valley-style reposado. Snappy and well-integrated with an impressive intensity. Assertive and mouth-watering.”


Tequila Reposado

Heaven Hill Lunazul Gold“Earthy and herbal with notes of mint, menthol and yerba buena enhanced by a vanilla sweetness. Medium-bodied with a well-knit balance among sweetness, acidity and fruit with a dash of oaky creaminess. Delicate, refined and a touch of brine at the appetizing finish.”

Muerto Spirits Muerto Gold“Fills the nose with aromas of cooked agave, vanilla flan and baking spices, notably cinnamon and nutmeg. Great balance between oaky richness and fresh agave flavors in the mouth and another touch of vanilla with mouth-watering acidity and a fresh and pleasing finish.”

Sidney Frank Importing Co Casamigos Gold“Sturdy nose of talc, grass and coconut; exceedingly smooth with a dash of brine, smoke and very fine limey acidity and vanilla. Finishes pretty and medium-length with appetizing spice cake quality.”

William Grant & Sons Milagro Gold“Light aromas of tropical fruit, coconut and vanilla; medium bodied, slightly briny with well-knit herbal zing. Crisp, lightly floral and tasty on the finish.”

Tequila Añejo

Brown Forman El Jimador Gold“Aromas of dill, olives and baked pineapple, with a briny sea salt tang, peaches and vanilla cream. Nicely balanced sweet spice and toffee, with dashes of vanilla, with a subtle spiciness lingering past the finish.”

Brown Forman Herradura Gold“Intense aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, brine, green olives and green mango herald a classic Tequila valley-type anejo. Filled with spicy flavors – nutmeg, mace, ripe mango, white pepper and cedar – and intense, it finishes strong but very very tasty. Outstanding.”


Tequila Añejo

Euphoric Spirits Company U4RIK Gold“Moderate weight and high acid tang meld well with the lovely spice expression. Direct, flavorful, brisk and silky; very fine anejo.”

Garcia Group Spirits Celestial Gold“Clove, menthol and vanilla characterize this winning anejo’s aromas, with a moderately rich mouthfeel that turns creamy and then spicy rich. At the finish, an impressive spice explosion.”

Heaven Hill Lunazul Gold“Toasty oak and light tobacco aromas; on the palate, rich, even and oily, with spice notes including star anise, balsam and candy corn. Clean and refreshing finisher.”

Muerto Spirits Muerto Gold“Richly sweet with loads of vanilla, coconut, candy corn and roasted agave mingling together. Appealing to the sweeter side of the agave but appealing and flavorful, with a pretty finish.”

Pan American Beverage & Tequila Imports, LLC Embajador Gold“Richly confectioned nose, like pastry cream or cake icing with vanilla and cinnamon notes. On the palate it turns briskly astringent with lip smacking acids, making it very inviting and clean. Finishes tight and tingly with well-balanced spice.”

William Grant & Sons Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Gold“Opens with a charming cream and caramel confectionary aroma, with hints of menthol and crushed pecans. It’s a sophisticated sipper with a lightly spicy palate, shifting through nutmeg, cinnamon and white pepper, with a pleasing nuttiness on the finish.”

Three Crowns Distributors Jenni Rivera La Gran Señora Gold“Lush and luscious with a great balance among sweetness, acidity and spice. Great expression that is very, very persistent on the finish with a peppery and pleasing punch. Outstanding.”



Crotalo Spirits Crotalo Tres Marcos 3*5*7 Gold“A deep and rich amber hue with a velvety textured body and an alluring semi-sweet bouquet of vanilla, caramel, fruit and dark chocolate. The palate is loaded with spice, butterscotch, cocoa, vanilla and light peppery notes, all of which persist on the palate for an agreeably long time.”

El Cachanilla El Cachanilla Tequila Gold“A rich amber hue and an alluring bouquet laced with fresh baked aromas of cinnamon, caramel, vanilla and nutmeg. A gentle entry expands into an array of flavors—toasted oak, cinnamon, maple syrup and marzipan, all of which persist on the palate for an agreeably long time.”

International Premium Spirits Corporation Dos Armadillos Tequila Gold“Nicely textured, richly sweet, intriguingly spicy with a dash of dried herbal earthiness - a well-balanced combination of sweet agave, acid, spice and finish. Charming and enduring.”

Flavored Tequila

Dirty Tequila LLC Dirty Tequila Gold“Appealing mix of spice and pineapple with crisp agave; a crowd pleasing shot or cocktail ingredient, sweet and spicy at the same time.”

Mezcal Joven

HPS Epicurean Marca Negra Espadin Gold“Lightly smokey, grappa like in its aromatic appeal, with pumice, chamomile and brine in the mix. Great citric acid crispness, with smoke, fruit and brine wrestling for primacy. In the end, all find their place in this remarkable crisp mezcal.”


Mezcal Joven

Viejo Indecente Mezcal Viejo Indecente Ensamble Gold“Sweet smoked - cherry wood, smoked peaches and nectarines, with a dash of olive braine create a complex aromatic opening. Full bodied, with a deopth of finish that invites another sip.”

William Grant & Sons Bosscal Mezcal Gold“Orange creamsicle and vinegar, along with dried herbs and lime zest on the nose; tastes of a beautifully knit smoked fruit platter, spiked with grapefruit juice and a touch of brine.”

Rested Mezcal

Dibela Enterprises 3 Pueblos Gold“Mint, sage, thyme, menthol, white flowers and soot - what an array of aromas! On the palate, it pops with cinnamon, nutmeg and crisp acidity. A gorgeous mezcal.”

Liqueur

HPS Epicurean Casa D’Aristi Huana Gold“Tropical fruit, oranges and grapefruit on the nose, with a moderate-dense mouthfeel with loads of tropical, tree and citrus fruit flavor, with a honeyed richness.”

HPS Epicurean Casa D’Aristi Kalani Gold“Coconut, chocolate and coffee take center stage, dense and mouth-filling, with loads of coconut and chocolate but some balanced acidity. Finishes slightly dry.”

William Grant & Sons Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur Gold“Spicy, savory and sweet, this liqueur has an appealing earthiness and robust ancho chile zing. Great cocktail modifier suitable for any tequila or mezcal recipe tweaking. A winner.”


Tequila Blanco

Baron Spirits Baron Platinum Silver

Tequila Blanco

Hacienda Destiladora de Michoacan SPR de RL Hacienda Maravatio Silver Heaven Hill Lunazul Silver Mexican Moonshine Mexican Moonshine Silver Silver Pan American Beverage & Tequila Imports, LLC Embajador Silver William Grant & Sons Milagro Silver William Grant & Sons Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver The Legacy Group Campeon Silver

Tequila Reposado

Crotalo Spirits Lucha Silver El Cachanilla El Cachanilla Silver Garcia Group Spirits Celestial Silver Marsalle Company Hacienda Vieja Silver Pan American Beverage & Tequila Imports, LLC Embajador Silver Sazerac Company Monte Alban Silver William Grant & Sons Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Silver


Tequila Añejo

Heaven Hill Lunazul Primero Silver The Legacy Group Campeon Silver


Crotalo Spirits Lucha Tequila Silver

Flavored Tequila

Agave Loco LLC Agave Loco Pepper Cured Tequila Silver

Mezcal Joven

Dibela Enterprises 3 Pueblos Silver HPS Epicurean Marca Negra Dobadan Silver HPS Epicurean Marca Negra Ensamble Silver Viejo Indecente Mezcal Viejo Indecente Espadin Silver William Grant & Sons Montelobos Silver

Rested Mezcal

Dibela Enterprises Kilometro 70 Silver


Tequila Blanco

Chamucos Spirits LLC Palm Bay International Bronze Garcia Group Spirits Celestial Bronze Jim Beam Sauza 901 Silver Bronze Marsalle Company Hacienda Vieja Bronze Muerto Spirits Muerto Bronze Revel Spirits Inc Revel Avila Agave Spirit Bronze Sazerac Company Monte Alban Bronze

Tequila Reposado

Brown Forman El Jimador Bronze Palm Bay International Chamucos Bronze The Legacy Group Campeon Bronze

Tequila Añejo

Crotalo Spirits Lucha Bronze Marsalle Company Don Felix Bronze Palm Bay International Chamucos Bronze

Flavored Tequila

Berezan Tequila Ltd De La Tierre Bronze


Mezcal Joven

Dibela Enterprises Kilometro 70 Bronze

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