This year's Icons of Whisky America results have been announced online and broadcast around the world, with Brown-Forman claiming Distiller of the Year.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the awards results couldn’t be presented in person this year. Instead, the Icons of Whisky team have hosted virtual presentations to announce the regional winners, broadcast on Facebook and Youtube.
The Icons of Whisky America results were broadcast on Monday, 1 February at 12:30pm Central Time (6:30pm GMT). The full list of winners and highly commended people and places can be found below as well as at
www.iconsofwhisky.com.
Anita Ujszaszi, World Whiskies Awards director, said: “After an incredibly challenging year it has been wonderful to witness the perseverance of the whisky industry. We have seen new and creative developments and innovation in the face of unexpected restrictions, and the resilience of those celebrated here is second to none.”
You can join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #WhiskyMagAwards. For more information about the Icons of Whisky awards go to
www.iconsofwhisky.com.
Icons of Whiskies America 2021 Winners and Highly Commended
DistillerWinner
Brown-Forman
Highly CommendedWestland Distillery
Craft ProducerWinner
Ironroot Republic Distilling
Highly CommendedCathead Distillery
Sustainable DistilleryWinner
FEW Spirits
Highly CommendedOld Forester
Brand InnovatorWinner
Old Charter Oak
Highly CommendedWestward Whiskey
Campaign InnovatorWinner
Westland Distillery
Visitor AttractionWinner
Sazerac House
Highly CommendedBreckenridge Distillery
Distillery ManagerWinner
Nicole Austin, George Dickel
Highly CommendedMarcia Likarish, Ironroot Republic Distilling
Master Distiller / Master BlenderWinner
Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest
Highly CommendedJared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling
American Whiskey Brand AmbassadorWinner
John Foster, Smooth Ambler
Highly CommendedAlex Elrod, Balcones Distilling
Scotch Whisky Brand AmbassadorWinner
Gemma Cole, Aberlour
World Whisky Brand AmbassadorWinner
Allison Parc, Brenne Whisky
Visitor Attraction ManagerWinner
Miguel Solorzano, Sazerac House
Highly CommendedValerie Colella, Smooth Ambler
Single Outlet RetailerWinner
Bayway Liquors
Highly CommendedWestport Whiskey & Wine
Multiple Outlets RetailerWinner
Binny’s Beverage Depot
Online RetailerWinner
Mash & Grape
Whisky BuyerWinner
Brett Pontoni, Binny’s Beverage Depot
Highly CommendedMichael Lowry, Total Wine & More
Bar ManagerWinner
Billie Keithley, Breckenridge Distillery
BartenderWinner
Tomo Matsushita, Copper & Oak
Highly CommendedMolly Wellmann, Japp’s
Whisky BarWinner
The Flatiron Room
Highly CommendedDelilah's
Whisky Hotel BarWinner
Little Rituals
Whisky Bar GroupWinner
Seven Grand
Highly CommendedGoodnight Group
PR AgencyWinner
The Brand Guild
CommunicatorWinner
Mark Gillespie, WhiskyCast
Sponsors and Partners
The Icons of Whisky awards are proudly sponsored by Amorim, Casknolia, Christie’s, Glencairn Crystal Studio, Glenturret, Larkfire, McLaren Packaging, Scotch Bonnet, Steklarna Hrastnik, and WestRock.