Roundup: Every Tequila and Mezcal That Won a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Tres Generaciones 50th Anniversary Añejo was one of many Double Gold awardees at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
The film industry has Oscars and the music industry the Emmys. In the world of liquor, it’s all about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
First convened by the Tasting Alliance in 2000, the SFWSC has persisted for decades as the world’s largest spirits judging competition. This year, esteemed judges from across the world convened in California to sample dozens of alcohol categories ranging from vodka to liqueurs to soju. In total, over 5,000 entries were submitted to the competition. Though whiskey made up a lion’s share of the top winners, agave spirits like tequila and mezcal saw record-high levels of representation in this year’s awardees.
“In a time where the industry faces unique hurdles, we’re thrilled to see such a remarkable surge in participation,” Amanda Blue, president of The Tasting Alliance said. “Our commitment to impartiality and excellence remains unwavering, and these results reaffirm the industry’s trust in our process.”
What Are the Criteria?
SFSWC judges award spirits Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals. The description of what constitutes a Gold medal is: “Exceptional spirits that are near the pinnacle of achievement; these products set the standard for their categories.”
Double Gold medals sit a notch above Gold. These are spirits awarded a Gold Medal by every member of the over 50-person judging panel. Beyond Double Gold lies Best In Class, unveiled at the Top Shelf Gala in October, and Platinum, given to spirits that win Double Gold for three consecutive years. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
This year, we counted 85 Double Gold winners across the tequila and mezcal categories. Selectees ranged from name-brand spirits like Don Julio and 1800 to niche mezcal varietals distilled with roasted corn and mole poblano. One sotol brand — Casa Lotos Blanco — was honored with Double Gold as well, though it’s technically agave-adjacent.
Without further ado:
Every Tequila and Mezcal That Won a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Tequila
1921 Tequila Cream
Alquimia Extra Añejo 14 Year
Alquimia Extra Añejo 6 Year
AsomBroso Tequila Additive-Free Silver
Black Sheep Tequila Añejo
Cantera Negra Extra Añejo
Tequila Reposado 100% Don Ramón Edición Limitada Cerámica
Tequila Don Ramón Cristalino Platinum Añejo
Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Blanco
Cierto Tequila Private Collection Reposado
Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Extra Añejo
Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Reposado
Cierto Tequila Private Collection Extra Añejo
Compoveda Reposado
Del Dueño Añejo Reserva
Don Fulano Fuerte (100 Proof Blanco)
Don Rico Tequila Blanco
1926 Don Roberto Extra Añejo
Don Vicente Extra Añejo
El Tesoro: Mundial Collection: Laphroaig Edition
Hotel California Tequila Reposado
Hotel California Tequila Añejo
José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
Lana Tequila Reposado
Los Rijos Reposado Tequila
Madam Paleta Flavor Infused Tequila – Tamarind
Mexa Tequila Ancestral
Tequila Nobleza 33 Reposado
Tequila Nobleza 33 Blanco
Pantalones Organic Tequila Añejo
Rancho La Gloria Añejo Tequila
Rancho La Gloria Jalapeño Lime Infused Tequila
Rodeo de las Aguas Reposado Tequila
Rodeo de las Aguas 5 Year Extra Añejo
Tequila Ocho Reposado
Tres Generaciones Tequila 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition Añejo
Mezcal
Agave de Cortés Joven
AKUL MADRECUISHE, TOBALA & ARROQUE
AKUL ESPADIN MEZCAL
Casa Maestri Mezcal Espadin
CHAGUAL JABALI
Cutwater Mezcal Joven
Del Maguey Chichicapa Single Village Mezcal
DOHBA MEXICANO
Fidencio Mezcal Clásico
HUICHICHIQUI AMERICANA MEZCAL
JOYA DE LOS CERRITOS Mole Poblano
Mala Mía Mezcal Tepeztate
Maria Bonita Mezcal
Mezcal Amarás Ensamble Espadín-Tobalá
Mezcal Amarás Logia Lumbre
Mezcal Dos Eras, Espadin Joven
MEZCAL DULCE INFIERNO CENIZO JOVEN
Mezcal Toro Muerto
Mezcal Vago Elote
Mezcal Vago Espadin Emigdio Jarquin
Mezcal Vago Espadin Joel Barriga
Mil Lumbres Mezcal Lamparillo
Mocel Mezcal Artesanal Ensamble (Cupreata, Inaequidens, and Espadincillo)
Moteado Chino Silvestre
Perro Verde Mezcal Tobasiche
Perro Verde Mezcal Ensamble
San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal Tobala
Se Busca Madrecuishe Joven Mezcal
Wild Common Espadin
ZARZA TEQUILA SILVER
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