The Results Are In! SommCon's Concours d'Spirits Spirits Competition Medalists Announced

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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