Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced the first round of the winners of the Spirited Awards 2020 with the remainder of the categories to be announced on September 24th.
As announced during the reveal of the Spirited Awards Top 4 Finalists, the winners were to be announced in two phases, with specific category winners on September 21 and a pre-recorded digital ceremony for select categories on September 24.
The first round of winners were announced by Overall Chair Charlotte Voisey at 9:30AM CT on The Foundation’s digital platform. The awardees are a reflection of the inspiring spirits industry that expands worldwide, from Mexico City in the Americas to the United Kingdom’s London and Singapore in Asia.
“The winners announced today represent such talent and hard work in our industry. Today we celebrate their excellence as well as the opportunities to spread their knowledge further, through mentorship, to more communities within the bar world,” shared Overall Chair, Charlotte Voisey.
Spirited Awards 2020 Winners
The 2020 Spirited Awards recipients in the following categories were announced:
AMERICAN CATEGORIES
Best American Bar Team
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Best American Brand Ambassador
Robin Nance — Beam Suntory
Best American Cocktail Bar
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
ABV — San Francisco, CA
Best American Hotel Bar
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Los Angeles, CA
Best American Restaurant Bar
The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY
Best New American Cocktail Bar
Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
Best International Bar Team
The Connaught Bar — London, UK
Best International Brand Ambassador
Camille Austin — Casa Lumbre Spirits
Best International Cocktail Bar
Native — Singapore
Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico
Best International Hotel Bar
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel — London, UK
Best International Restaurant Bar
Sober Company — Shanghai, China
Best New International Cocktail Bar
Kwānt — London, UK
WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
Half Full
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing
“JaNee: Where is She Now” by Aaron Goldfarb for PUNCH
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons
Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series
WhiskyCast
GLOBAL CATEGORIES
Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019
World’s Best Cocktail Menu
ATLAS Bar — Singapore
World’s Best Spirits Selection
Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
DAME HALL OF FAME 2020 INDUCTEES
International Inductee
Tess Posthumus
America Inductee
Tiffanie Barriere
The following awards will be announced on September 24, 2020, during the digital Spirited Awards ceremony:
- Best American Bar Mentor
- Best International Bar Mentor
- American Bartender of the Year
- International Bartender of the Year
- Timeless American
- Timeless International
- Helen David Lifetime Achievement
- Philanthropy Honorees
- Pioneer Award
Updated 25 September 2020 – Click here for the Spirited Awards 2020 Final Round Winners
