Roundup: Every Whiskey That Won Double Gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

David MorrowMay 30th, 2025, 5:33 pm
San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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When it comes to awards in the spirits world, no competition carries as much weight as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Earning a medal at this event is more than just bragging rights — it’s a sign of excellence recognized across the industry. That’s especially true for the coveted Double Gold medal, a title that only the best bottles achieve.

The 2025 SFWSC results are in, and we’ve compiled every whiskey that earned a Double Gold medal so you can stay up to date on the year’s standout sippers.

Why Is the San Francisco World Spirits Competition So Respected?

Let’s be honest — there’s no shortage of medal-slinging competitions out there. But when it comes to credibility, the SFWSC is in a league of its own. At Bottle Raiders, we focus on honesty, consistency and transparency in reviews — and that includes knowing which awards matter.

Founded in 2000, the SFWSC has built a reputation for rigorous judging by an expert panel of spirits professionals. Each product is tasted blind, with no brand identifiers influencing the outcome. That makes a medal from this competition a true indicator of quality, not just marketing flair.

What Does ‘Double Gold’ Mean?

SFWSC medals come in tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Double Gold. A Gold medal signifies a product that is “exceptional and near the pinnacle of achievement.” Double Gold is even harder to earn — it’s awarded only when every judge on the panel independently gives a product a Gold rating. In other words, it’s unanimous praise from seasoned experts.

Only Platinum ranks higher, and it’s reserved for products that receive a Double Gold three years in a row.

Every Whiskey That Won a Double Gold at the 2025 SFWSC

Below is the full list of 2025 Double Gold-winning whiskeys, grouped by state (or country) and listed alphabetically for easy reference.

American Single Malt Whiskeys

Australian Whisky

  • Archie Rose Distilling Co. Single Malt Whisky
  • Callington Mill Distillery Fusion Single Malt Whisky
  • Callington Mill Distillery Oloroso Single Malt Whisky
  • Callington Mill Distillery Pedro Ximenez Single Malt Whisky
  • Callington Mill Distillery Solera Single Malt Whisky
  • Headlands Distilling Company Illawarra Plum Cask Whisky
  • Starward Botrytis Cask Australian Single Malt Whisky
  • Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky
  • Starward Single Barrel Captain’s Pick #2 Australian Single Malt Whisky
  • Starward Single Barrel #8193 Australian Single Malt Whisky

Bourbon

Single Barrel Bourbon — 11 Years and Older

Single Barrel Bourbon — Up to 10 Years

Small Batch Bourbon – 11 Years and Older

Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years

Small Batch Bourbon – Up to 5 Years

Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon

Straight Bourbon

Wheated Bourbon

Canadian Whisky

  • Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky
  • Crown Royal 32 Year Old Canadian Whisky
  • Crown Royal Aged 31 Years Canadian Whisky
  • Crown Royal Aged 18 Years Canadian Whisky
  • Eau Claire Distillery Ploughman’s Whisky
  • Eau Claire Distillery Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky
  • J.P. Wiser’s Decades Series: 28 Year old Canadian Whisky
  • J.P. Wiser’s Decades Series: 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky
  • Pendleton Midnight Brandy Cask

Corn Whiskey

Craft Distiller Whiskey

Flavored Whiskey

Infused Whiskey

Irish Whiskey

Blended Irish Whiskey

Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Japanese Whisky

  • KANOSUKE SINGLE MALT PEATED Whisky
  • KANOSUKE SINGLE MALT The Mellow Bar Reserve Whisky
  • Hinomaru Whisky Sakura Ra
  • Hinomaru Whisky Signature 1823

Scotch Whisky

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Blended Scotch — 16 Years and Older

  • Isle of Skye 25 Year Old Blended Scotch
  • Isle of Skye Isle of Skye 21Yr Scotch Whisky

Blended Scotch — No Age Statement

Blended Scotch — Up to 15 Years

Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – 13 to 19 Years

Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – 20 Years and Older

Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement

Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – Up to 12 Years

Single Cask Scotch

  • Ferguson Whisky Speyside 12 Year Old Single Cask Scotch

Other Single Malt Whiskey

Other Whiskey

Rye Whiskey

Special Barrel-Finished Whiskey

Tennessee Whiskey

Wheat Whiskey

Single Grain Whisk(e)y

  • Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey (Unmalted)
  • HENG CHI DISTILLERY CO., LTD. Shoufeng Voyage3
  • Hwayo X.Premium Whiskey
  • METHOD AND MADNESS Single Grain Irish Whiskey
  • Okinawa Island Blue Whisky The Wakoku made with Hinohikari rice from Oita Prefecture
  • Qindao Grain Whiskey Double Distilled
  • Roe & Co Flor 14 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey
  • Spearhead Single Grain Scotch
  • Taichung Distillery Single Grain Whisky Cask Strength-Wheat Bourbon Barrel
  • Taichung Distillery Single Grain Whisky Cask Strength-Wheat Sherry Barrel
  • Taichung Distillery Single Grain Whisky Cask Strength-Sorghum Bourbon Cask
  • Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey
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David Morrow is a whiskey critic and the Editor In Chief of The Daily Pour and has been with the company since 2021. David has worked in journalism since 2015 and has had bylines at Sports Illustrated, Def Pen, the Des Moines Register and the Quad City Times. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Saint Louis University and a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. When he’s not tasting the newest exciting beverages, David enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, watching sports, traveling and checking out breweries.

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