The Spirited Awards Top 4 Finalists 2024 were announced by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Here is the full list of international and US finalists.
Spirited Awards Top 4 Finalists 2024 (in alphabetical order):
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES
International Bartender of the Year presented by House of Lustau
- Lorenzo Antinori — Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China
- Kate Boushel — Atwater Cocktail Club, Milky Way Cocktail Bar, Bon Délire, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico
- Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia
Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Ryan Chetiyawardana
- Iain McPherson
- Danil Nevsky
- Christina Veira
Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Claudia Cabrera — Fratelli Branca
- Jesse Estes —Tequila Ocho
- Caitlin Hill — Rémy Cointreau
- Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
- Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
- Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
- Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Best International Cocktail Bar presented by PATRÓN Tequila
- 🔶🟥🔵— London, UK
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
- Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin
- ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
- BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
- Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
- Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK
Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare
- ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
- Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
- Burnt Ends Bar — Singapore
- Danico — Paris, France
Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
- Bar Nouveau — Paris, France
- Bar Us — Bangkok, Thailand
- Cat Bite Club — Singapore
Spirited Awards Top 4 Finalists 2024 (cont’d)
U.S. CATEGORIES
U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard
- McLain Hedges — Yacht Club, Denver, CO
- Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C.
- Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.
- Masa Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Anu Apte
- Jason Asher
- Kate Gerwin
- Alex Jump
Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
- Benny Hurwitz — Campari American Whiskeys
- Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
- Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila
Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
- Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
- Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
- Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
- Service Bar — Washington, D.C.
Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal
- Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
- Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
- Overstory — New York, NY
- Yacht Club — Denver, CO
Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
- Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
- Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
- Pacific Standard at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR
- The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans — New Orleans, LA
Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
- Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
- Kumiko — Chicago, IL
- Palomar — Portland, OR
Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Cobra — Columbus, OH
- Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge — Miami Beach, FL
- Paradise Lost — New York, NY
- Superbueno — New York, NY
WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- CLASS magazine
- SevenFifty Daily
- The Cocktail Lovers
- The Spirits Business
Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Bartender at Large
- Like•a•ble Cocktails by Kaitlyn
- Perspectives by Campari Academy
- Radio Imbibe
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- “A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
- “Facing Rum’s Problematic Past Is Allowing Producers to Embrace the Spirit’s Future,” by Christine Sismondo, for Imbibe
- “Indigenous Women Working in Mezcal Are Ready to Be Recognized for Their Work,” by Shayna Conde, for Wine Enthusiast
- “Meet the People Keeping Queer Bars Safe,” by Rax Will, for Punch
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Slow Drinks: A Field Guide to Foraging and Fermenting Seasonal Sodas, Botanical Cocktails, Homemade Wines, and More by Danny Childs
- The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails by Michael Ruhlman
- The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English
- TROPICAL STANDARD: Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes by Garret Richard & Ben Schaffer
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life by Mandy Naglich
- ICE: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–a Cool History of a Hot Commodity by Amy Brady
- Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin
- The Maison Premiere Almanac Cocktails, Oysters, Absinthe, and Other Essential Nutrients for the Sensualist, Aesthete, and Flaneur: A Cocktail Recipe Book by Joshua Boissy, Krystof Zizka, Jordan Mackay, William Eilliott
GLOBAL CATEGORIES
Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Don Fulano Tequila 20 Anniversary Sherry Cask Añejo
- J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey 2023 Kansas City Whiskey – Solera Reserve
- Worthy Park 109
- YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice
World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
- ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
- Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
- Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
- Eleven Madison Park — New York, NY
- Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library — Portland, OR
- Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Café Pacifico — London, UK
Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- The Buena Vista — San Francisco, CA
Tales Visionary Award Presented by Johnnie Walker
- Colin Asare-Appiah
All winners will be celebrated on July 25 at the 18th Annual Spirited Awards® Ceremony at the Fillmore New Orleans.
