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 – [...]