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Icons of Whisky America 2021 winners announced
In a first for the Icons of Whisky this year’s winners have been announced online and broadcast around the world, with Brown-Forman claiming Distiller of the Year
Like most things during the past 12 months, the Icons of Whisky 2021 regional winner announcement has taken on a new form to adapt to a Covid-19 world.
In a first for the Icons of Whisky, the American regional winners results have been broadcast in a virtual awards ceremony online. The award winners were announced on Facebook and YouTube at 12:30pm Central Time (6:30pm GMT).
Run by the team at
Whisky Magazine
, the Icons of Whisky awards celebrate the industry's best and brightest people, places and products.
Anita Ujszaszi, World Whiskies Awards director, said: "After an incredibly challenging year it has been wonderful to witness the perseverance of the whisky industry. We have seen new and creative developments and innovation in the face of unexpected restrictions, and the resilience of those celebrated here is second to none."
The full results of the Icons of Whisky American regional winners are listed below. You can join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #WhiskyMagAwards.
Icons of Whiskies America 2021 Winners and Highly Commended
Distiller
Winner
Brown-Forman
Highly Commended
Westland Distillery
Craft Producer
Winner
Ironroot Republic Distilling
Highly Commended
Cathead Distillery
Sustainable Distillery
Winner
FEW Spirits
Highly Commended
Old Forester
Brand Innovator
Winner
Old Charter Oak
Highly Commended
Westward Whiskey
Campaign Innovator
Winner
Westland Distillery
Visitor Attraction
Winner
Sazerac House
Highly Commended
Breckenridge Distillery
Distillery Manager
Winner
Nicole Austin, George Dickel
Highly Commended
Marcia Likarish, Ironroot Republic Distilling
Master Distiller / Master Blender
Winner
Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest
Highly Commended
Jared Himstedt, Balcones Distilling
American Whiskey Brand Ambassador
Winner
John Foster, Smooth Ambler
Highly Commended
Alex Elrod, Balcones Distilling
Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador
Winner
Gemma Cole, Aberlour
World Whisky Brand Ambassador
Winner
Allison Parc, Brenne Whisky
Visitor Attraction Manager
Winner
Miguel Solorzano, Sazerac House
Highly Commended
Valerie Colella, Smooth Ambler
Single Outlet Retailer
Winner
Bayway Liquors
Highly Commended
Westport Whiskey & Wine
Multiple Outlet Retailer
Winner
Binny’s Beverage Depot
Online Retailer
Winner
Mash & Grape
Whisky Buyer
Winner
Brett Pontoni, Binny’s Beverage Depot
Highly Commended
Michael Lowry, Total Wine & More
Bar Manager
Winner
Billie Keithley, Breckenridge Distillery
Bartender
Winner
Tomo Matsushita, Copper & Oak
Highly Commended
Molly Wellmann, Japp’s
Whisky Bar
Winner
The Flatiron Room
Highly Commended
Delilah's
Whisky Hotel Bar
Winner
Little Rituals
Whisky Bar Group
Winner
Seven Grand
Highly Commended
Goodnight Group
PR Agency
Winner
The Brand Guild
Communicator
Winner
Mark Gillespie, WhiskyCast
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