2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Unveils Tequila and Mezcal ‘Best in Class’ Finalists
Don Fulano Fuerte is one of five Best in Class blanco tequila finalists at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has once again descended upon the liquor industry, sorting out the best of the best from thousands of submitted entries.
This year, a team of over 50 judges including industry veterans Fred Minnick and Priyanka Blah convened in California for the world’s largest spirits judging competition. Tasting gins, liqueurs, vodkas and more, the team whittled down the list to a handful of Gold medalists. Selectees awarded Gold by all judges were honored with the distinctive Double Gold medal. To view every tequila and mezcal that earned a Double Gold Medal, click here.
Moving up, an even smaller group of Double Gold winners were selected for Best in Class, one of which from each category will be crowned Best in Show at the Top Shelf Gala in October.
Today, we’re taking a look at the tequilas and mezcals that have a shot at the grand prize.
Last year’s Best in Class agave finalists included exceptional spirits like Del Maguey Minero Mezcal and Cierto Tequila Extra Añejo. This year’s selectees include recent releases like Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Añejo and El Tesoro: Laphroaig Edition alongside old favorites like Don Fulano Fuerte. In short, there’s a little something for everyone.
Best in Class Silver/Gold Tequila Finalists
(Photo: Katelyn Tucker Photography/2024 SF Spirits Competition)
AsomBroso Tequila Additive-Free Silver
ZARZA Tequila Silver
Don Rico Tequila Blanco
Best in Class Reposado Tequila Finalists
(Photo: Katelyn Tucker Photography/2024 SF Spirits Competition)
Nobleza 33 Reposado
Casa Don Ramón Tequila Reposado 100% Edición Limitada Cerámica
Los Rijos Reposado Tequila
Best in Class Añejo Tequila Finalists
(Photo: Katelyn Tucker Photography/2024 SF Spirits Competition)
Rancho La Gloria Añejo Tequila
Pantalones Organic Tequila Añejo
Tres Generaciones Tequila 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition Añejo
El Tesoro: Mundial Collection: Laphroaig Edition
Best in Class Extra Añejo Tequila Finalists
(Photo: Katelyn Tucker Photography/2024 SF Spirits Competition)
Rodeo de las Aguas 5 Year Extra Añejo
Alquimia Extra Añejo 14 Year
Alquimia Extra Añejo 6 Year
1926 Don Roberto Extra Añejo
Best in Class Mezcal Finalists
(Photos: Perro Verde Mezcal, Mala Mia Mezcal, Chagual Mezcal Artesanal)
Perro Verde Mezcal Tobasiche
Fidencio Mezcal Clásico
Chagual Jabali
Mala Mía Mezcal Tepeztate
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