The 2019 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 399 Spirits entries from 147 producers. For the past several years we have made Mixers its own competition being that we receive so many entries in this non-alcoholic product category. There were a total of 3 Best of Show Awards given this year, 1 Best of Show was awarded to Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila with 96 points, 1 Best of Show in the Mixers Competition was awarded to Nimble Nectar Tart Cherry Lime Mixer with 97 points and 1 Best of Show in Packaging Design which was awarded to Empress 1908 Gin. We awarded 47 Best of Category Awards, 9 Best of Division Awards, 236 Gold Medal Awards, 111 Silver Medal Awards, 10 Bronze Medal Awards and 34 Packaging Design awards. This year’s competition received spirits from 24 different countries, Mexico, Poland, Australia, Germany, France, Canada, Belarus, Brazil, Japan, UK, Ireland, England, Caribbean Islands, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Panama, Venezuela, USA, Myanmar, Netherlands, Scotland, Philippines, Italy and London. We had 19 prestigious judges from all over the United States from on and off-premise as well as Young’s Market, Wine Warehouse, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Mutual Trading.
2019 Award Winning Spirits
Best of Awards
Spirits Packaging Design Awards
Gold Medal by Points Award Winning Spirits
Silver Medal Award Winning Spirits
Bronze Medal Award Winning Spirits
More about the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
The prestigious Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, part of the renowned Los Angeles International Competitions held at Fairplex in Pomona, California, continues its legacy of excellence by recognizing the world’s finest spirits through rigorous blind tastings by an expert panel of judges, including master distillers, mixologists, and industry professionals. In its 2025 edition, the competition evaluated outstanding entries in categories spanning bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, and more—awarding 72 Gold Medals, along with Best of Division and Best of Class honors that spotlight innovation and superior craftsmanship. A trusted hallmark for consumers and retailers seeking top-tier liquors, medal-winning bottles are celebrated and showcased at the LA County Fair, guiding enthusiasts toward exceptional pours worth savoring. For complete results and entry details, visit fairplex.com/competitions/spirits-competition/.
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