The Results Are In! SommCon's Concours d'Spirits Spirits Competition Medalists Announced
This year we kicked off the 17th annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food weekend with SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits, presented in partnership with The SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel Magazine.
This esteemed spirits competition featured a judging panel filled with incredible beverage industry leaders, including Masters of Wine and professional sommeliers with world-renowned palates.
The JULEP Venue played host to annual competition where national and international spirits were put to the taste test. Accolades including Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and The SOMM Journal Award of Excellence – for an exceptional few – were awarded as follows:
Awards of Excellence
Familia Camarena | Camarena Reposado
Legends Spirits LLC | La Adelita Tequila Blanco
Legends Spirits LLC | Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Double Gold Medal
DESFRA MEXICANA S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | REY SUPREMO Tequila Blanco
E&J Gallo Winery | Argonaut Saloon Strength Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | Familia Camarena Tequila Añejo
E&J Gallo Winery | Germain-Robin Select XO California Alambic Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | Germain-Robin Alambic Brandy Select XO
E&J Gallo Winery | High Noon Sun Sips, Pineapple
E&J Gallo Winery | New Amsterdam Gin
Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited | RUM Co. of Fiji BATI Dark Rum, Aged Two Years
Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited | RUM Co. of Fiji BATI Dark Rum, Aged Five Years
NV DISTILLERIES & BREWERIES PVT. LTD | Smoke Lab Classic Vodka
MGP Ingredients | TILL American Wheat Vodka
Limestone Branch Distillery | Bowling & Burch Gin
Gold Medal
Infinium Spirits | Zaya Cocobana Rum
Infinium Spirits | Crystal Head Vodka Aurora
Infinium Spirits | Corralejo Extra Añejo TequilaCorralejo Extra Añejo Tequila
Beppe & the Architect, LLC | Amaro Cinpatrazzo
Royal Mash | Royal Mash Vintage Vodka 2020
E&J Gallo Winery | Argonaut Fat Thumb California Premium Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | E&J VS Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | High Noon Sun Sips, Watermelon
E&J Gallo Winery | High Noon Sun Sips, Lime
E&J Gallo Winery | Lo-Fi Aperitifs Gentian Amaro
The Bad Stuff Inc. | The Bad Stuff La Mala Reposado
Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited | RUM Co. of Fiji 2yr White Rum
MGP Ingredients | Green Hat Gin Original Batch
MGP Ingredients | George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
MGP Ingredients | Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey Series IV
Silver Medal
Infinium Spirits | Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Infinium Spirits | Zaya Gran Reserva Rum
Infinium Spirits | Zaya Alta Fuerza Rum
Infinium Spirits | Crystal Head Vodka ONYX
E&J Gallo Winery | Argonaut The Claim 2nd Edition
E&J Gallo Winery | E&J XO Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | E&J Peach Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | E&J Vanilla Brandy
E&J Gallo Winery | Familia Camarena Silver Tequila
E&J Gallo Winery | High Noon Sun Sips, Mango
E&J Gallo Winery | Lo-Fi Aperitifs Dry Vermouth
E&J Gallo Winery | RumHaven
The Bad Stuff Inc. | The Bad Stuff La Mala Plata
The Bad Stuff Inc. | The Bad Stuff Reserva Especial Extra Añejo
Legends Spirits LLC | Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Legends Spirits LLC | Duke Founder’s Reserve Reposado Tequila
Legends Spirits LLC | Duke Founder’s Reserve Extra Añejo Tequila
Legends Spirits LLC | La Adelita Blanco Tequila
Legends Spirits LLC | La Adelita Black Añejo Cristalino
Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited | RUM Co. of Fiji BATI Spiced Rum
Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Limited | RUM Co. of Fiji RATU 5yr Spiced Rum
Tahoe Spirits, Inc | Tahoe Blue Vodka
Azione PR | Solento Organic Tequila Blanco
NV DISTILLERIES & BREWERIES PVT. LTD | Smoke Lab Aniseed Flavored Vodka
MGP Ingredients | Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey