Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honoured to announce the Winners of the 17th annual Spirited Awards^®.

Tales of the Cocktail hosted the Spirited Awards ceremony awarding professionals, products and bars, all around the world.

We are thrilled to announce that the long-awaited moment has arrived – The TOTC Spirited Award winners list has been revealed! After an intense and inspiring evaluation process, we can proudly unveil the outstanding professionals, products, brands and establishments that have risen above the rest in the world of the drinks and hospitality industry. These remarkable honorees have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and passion within the industry. With each name on this prestigious list, we celebrate the relentless pursuit of perfection and the relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of hospitality.

Congratulations to all the winners, who have truly earned their place among the finest in the community.

International Bartender of the year: Giorgio Bargiani

Tales of the Cocktail 2023 – Spirited Award Winners:

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The Busker

• Giorgio Bargiani — Connaught Bar, London, UK

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Agostino Perrone

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by Angostura Caribbean Rum

• ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patr​​ón Tequila

• SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Cocktail Bar: SIPS, Barcelona

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

• Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Analogue Initiative — Singapore

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Line Athens — Athens, Greece

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA

• Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented BarSmarts

• Chris Patino

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Libbey

• Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

• Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

• Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

• Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo

• Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Martiny’s — New York, NY

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Punch

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• “The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

• Martini & Rossi Floreale Non Alcoholic Aperitivo

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

• Double Chicken Please — New York, NY

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons

• Desmond Payne MBE

Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel Singapore — Singapore

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, CA

Tales Visionary Award Presented by Johnnie Walker

• Tiffanie Barriere

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

• SIPS – Barcelona, Spain

Tales of the Cocktail 2023 – Spirited Award Winners by Italspirits team

Salute!