Every Year, the best of the best in the alcohol and bar world are awarded at Tales of the Cocktail‘s Spirited Awards. Here is the rundown of winners straight from the event in New Orleans.

CONGRATS TO THE BEST:

American Bartender of the Year:
Joaquin Simo

Best American Brand Ambassador:
Jim Ryan

Best American Cocktail Bar:
The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

Best Bar Mentor:
Steve Olson

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar:
Eastern Standard – Boston, Massachusetts

Best Cocktail Writing: 
Non-Book
Liquor.com

Author
David Wondrich

Best International Brand Ambassador:
Angus Winchester

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book:
PDT Cocktail Book

Best New Product:
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula

Best Restaurant Bar:
Slanted Door – San Francisco, California

International Bartender of the Year:
Alex Kratena

World’s Best Cocktail Bar:
The Connaught Bar – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Cocktail Menu:
Callooh Callay – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drinks Selection:
Salvatore at The Playboy – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Hotel Bar:
Artesian Bar at The Langham – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
 Criteria:
The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom