2012 Spirited Award® Winners
American Bartender of the Year
Joaquin Simo of New York, New York
Best American Brand Ambassador
Jim Ryan of New York, New York
Best American Cocktail Bar
The Varnish of Los Angeles, California
Best Bar Mentor
Steve Olson of New York, New York
Best Cocktail Writing – Author
Dave Wondrich of New York, New York for his writing on Liquor.com
Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book
Best High Volume Cocktail Bar
Eastern Standard of Boston, Massachusetts
Best International Brand Ambassador
Angus Winchester of London, United Kingdom
Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan & Chris Gall
Best New Product
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula of Bonbonnet, France
Best Restaurant Bar
Slanted Door of San Francisco, California
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Gary Regan
International Bartender of the Year
Alex Kratena of London, United Kingdom
World’s Best Cocktail Bar
The Connaught Bar of London, United Kingdom
World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Callooh Callay of London, United Kingdom
World’s Best Drinks Selection
Salvatore’s at The Playboy of London, United Kingdom
World’s Best Hotel Bar
Artesian at The Langham of London, United Kingdom
World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
The Zetter Townhouse of London, United Kingdom
