World Drinks Awards 2025
World Drinks Awards 2025: Celebrating the Finest Spirits of the Year
Step into the world of this year’s winners from an international competition that shines a light on the excellence and creativity of the global spirits scene.
Every year, the World Drinks Awards gather the most renowned names in the spirits industry for a competition that celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the vibrant diversity of a constantly evolving sector. The 2025 edition is no exception, featuring an outstanding line-up of products from across the globe – from timeless classics to unexpected new discoveries.
A Competition with a Nose and a Palate
Created to honour excellence in spirits production, the WDA have, over the years, become a respected benchmark on the international stage. Products are judged blind by a panel of experts – including oenologists, mixologists, and specialist journalists – and are evaluated based on quality, aromatic complexity, balance, and originality.
What sets this competition apart? A demanding yet inclusive approach that welcomes all types of spirits: from handcrafted rums to contemporary gins, rare whiskies to bold liqueurs and experimental eaux-de-vie.
A Category for Every Taste
The World Drinks Awards are structured around several major families, each highlighting the rich variety within its category:
Whiskies: single malts, blends, peated and unpeated expressions, grain whiskies...
Rums: agricole, traditional, white, aged, cask strength...
Gins: London Dry, New Western, flavoured, barrel-aged...
Vodkas: classic, infused, premium...
Cognac, Armagnac & other eaux-de-vie
Liqueurs & Creams: from tradition to innovation, including mixology favourites...
Niche Products & Innovations: hard seltzers, reinvented aperitifs, hybrid creations...
Each category rewards not only the most technically accomplished spirits, but also those that innovate, surprise, and tell a story.
A Global Barometer of Taste and Trends
More than just a ranking, the WDA provide a fascinating snapshot of today’s spirit trends: a renewed focus on craftsmanship, the rediscovery of forgotten terroirs, the rise of bold ageing techniques, and a booming cocktail culture. It’s an inspiring look at what we’re drinking now – and what we’ll be sipping tomorrow.
Now at Le Comptoir Irlandais
Many of this year’s award-winning gems are available in our stores! Whether you’re a fan of bold rums, elegant whiskies or delicately crafted gins, there’s sure to be a winner that will delight your palate.
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