
The Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC) released the results of its 2022 Challenge. Now in its 13th consecutive year, 2022 received record submissions with entries from more than 50 spirit-producing nations. The judging, held through May and early June, determined 57 Chairman’s Trophy winners, 274 Finalists, 446 Great Values and 143 Tried & True Award winners. The USC was conducted at its custom-designed Evaluation Center, located in Hawthorne, New York. USC 2022 Chairman’s Trophy Winners include the following categories: Amaro: Nonino Amaro Riserva; Baiju: Yushan Taiwan Superior 12 Years Old Kaoliang; Gin: Gordon’s Traveler’s Edition London Dry; Genever: Notaris Bartender’s Choice Jerry Thomas Rome Edition; Hard Seltzer: High Noon Sun Sips Pineapple Vodka & Soda; Mezcal: Vago Ensamble en Barro; Tequila, 100% Agave, Blanco/Plata: El Tesoro; Reposado: Don Fulano; Añejo: Tequila Ocho; Extra Añejo: Cierto Reserve Collection; Vermouth Dry: La Quintinye Royal Extra Dry; Vermouth Sweet: La Quintinye Royal Rouge; Vodka Unflavored: Belvedere Smogóry Forest Single Estate Rye; Vodka Flavored: 23rd Street Riverland Rose; Rum Dark/Gold: Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Pot Still; and Rum Flavored: Plantation Cut & Dry Coconut, among them. View the full list at ultimate-beverage.com/usc2022results.