Spirited Awards
The "Spirited Awards" are the global awards presented at Tales of the Cocktail each year to celebrate the bars, bartenders, authors, and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry.
2018 Winners
World’s Best Bar
- The American Bar at The Savoy – London
Lifetime Achievement
American Categories
American Bartender of the Year
- Yael Vengroff, Spare Room – Los Angeles, CA
Best American Brand Ambassador
- Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America
Best American Bar Team
- Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
Best American Cocktail Bar
- Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
- The NoMad Bar – New York City, NY
Best American Hotel Bar
- The Broken Shaker at The Freehand – Miami, FL
Best American Restaurant Bar
- Clyde Common – Portland, OR
Best New American Cocktail Bar
- Navy Strength – Seattle, WA
International Categories
International Bartender of the Year
- Joe Schofield, Tippling Club – Singapore
Best International Brand Ambassador
- Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador
Best International Bar Team
- The American Bar, The Savoy – London
Best International Cocktail Bar
- Happiness Forgets – London
Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
- The Clumsies – Athens
Best International Hotel Bar
- The American Bar at The Savoy – London
Best International Restaurant Bar
- Sager & Wilde – London
Best New International Cocktail Bar
- Coupette – London
Writing Categories
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
- The Daily Beast Half Full Section
Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer
- M. Carrie Allan, The Washington Post and more
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits
Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series
Global Categories
Best Bar Mentor
- Andy Seymour, Liquid Productions, INC
Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
- Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Jabali
World’s Best Cocktail Menu
- Dandelyan – London
World’s Best Spirits Selection
- Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
