World Drinks Awards 2025 Global winners announced!
02.06.25
The full list of winners was announced at the World Drinks Awards Global dinner We’re excited to announce that on Wednesday 4 June 2025, the Global Taste and Design winners of the World Drinks Awards 2025 were officially revealed!
This years’ awards took place at the stunning Waldorf hotel in the heart of London’s theatre district. The event featured a three-course meal, live entertainment, and a drinks reception in the hotel’s historic Palm Court.
The event celebrated the very best drinks, people, companies, and places in the ever-growing world of the global drinks industry. The evening started with the announcement of category winners for World’s Best Design and the Icons of Drinks, which celebrates the achievements of individuals and companies who provide exceptional service for their brand. Following this, the World’s Best winners for Taste were announced, with breaks for the evening’s main course and dessert. The night concluded with the Drinks Hall of Fame, which honours individuals who have honed their craft and made a lasting contribution to the drinks industry.
Our global Icons of Drinks winners this year include JDO Global for Brand & Packaging Design Agency of the Year, Shenda O’Hare from Killowen Distillery for Distillery Manager of the Year, and Beachtree Distilling Co for Sustainable Distillery of the Year.
The night was also attended by our loyal and longtime sponsors, Amorim Top Series, Rankin Brothers & Sons, and Glencairn Crystal.
The awards also saw leading industry figures Leonard Russell from Ian Macleod Distillers and Pedro Saez-Del-Burgo from Filliers Distillery inducted into the World Drinks Awards Hall of Fame.
Anita Ujszaszi, awards director, commented: “Meeting producers from all corners of the world, tasting exceptional products, and celebrating the diversity and passion of the industry makes for a truly rewarding experience. With more and more products entered each year, from dozens of countries, it’s clear the scope of the global drinks market is forever on the rise! A huge thanks to our winners, judges, and everyone involved.”
For the full winner results, please see below:
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Absinthe o
Aquavit o
Armagnac o
Baijiu o
Brandy o
Cachaca o
Calvadoso
Champagne o
Cognac o
Flavoured Spirits & Speciality o
Gin o
Grain Spirit o
Grappa o
Liqueur o
Mezcal o
No & Low o
Pastis o
Pisco o
Premix o
Rum o
Sherry o
Sparkling Wine o
Speciality Cocktail Products o
Tequila o
Vermouth o
Vodka Icons of Drinks 2025
Brand & Packaging Design Agency
JDO Global
Brand Ambassador
Sinead Tohill
Killowen Distillery
Brand Innovator
Prohibition Liquor Co
Craft Producer
Beachtree Distilling Co
Distillery Manager
Shenda O'Hare
Killowen Distillery
Master Distiller/Master Blender
Richard Ducret
Distillerie de Lyon
Production Team
The Team
Killowen Distillery
Sustainable Distillery
Beachtree Distilling Co
Visitor Attraction
Distillerie Citadelle Gin
Visitor Attraction Manager
Ramon Watson
Stade's Rum Experience
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