The Best of 2025
THE Best in
Wine & Spirits
Celebrating producers and establishments that exemplify excellence in viticulture, distillation, and the art of fine beverages.
2025 Edition
The Best Wine & Spirits of the Year — 2025 Edition
The world's finest wines and spirits, recognized for their exceptional quality, heritage, and innovation in viticulture and distillation.
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Dom Pérignon France Plénitude P3 1971 release - ultimate aging expression |
Krug France Single Ingredient cuvées and climate-adaptive viticulture |
Louis Roederer France Cristal 2015 biodynamic certification - luxury sustainability |
Moët & Chandon France AI-powered vineyard management and MCiii collection |
Veuve Clicquot France La Grande Dame 2015 and solera aging innovation |
Bollinger France R.D. 2008 disgorgement and oak barrel preservation |
Ruinart France Second Skin eco-packaging and Blanc de Blancs excellence |
Perrier-Jouët France Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs and Art Nouveau heritage |
Taittinger France Comtes de Champagne 2012 and English vineyard expansion |
Pol Roger France Sir Winston Churchill 2015 vintage release |
Château Lafite Rothschild France Precision viticulture and 2022 vintage excellence |
Château Margaux France Pavilion Rouge refinement and terroir mapping |
Château Latour France Organic certification and extended aging program |
Château Mouton Rothschild France Artist label collaboration and wine tourism |
Château Haut-Brion France Urban terroir preservation and white wine excellence |
Pétrus France Merlot purity and micro-parcel vinification |
Château Cheval Blanc France LVMH integration and biodynamic practices |
Château d'Yquem France Botrytis precision and dessert wine innovation |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti France La Tâche 2022 and climate adaptation research |
Domaine Leroy France Biodynamic mastery and Musigny excellence |
Domaine Leflaive France Montrachet purity and sustainable winemaking |
Domaine Armand Rousseau France Chambertin elegance and traditional methods |
Domaine Coche-Dury France Meursault perfection and minimal intervention |
Antinori Italy Tignanello 50th anniversary and Super Tuscan innovation |
Masseto Italy Single-vineyard Merlot and terroir expression |
Ornellaia Italy Vendemmia d'Artista and Bolgheri excellence |
Gaja Italy Barbaresco single-vineyard and Piedmont leadership |
Sassicaia Italy Original Super Tuscan legacy and 2021 vintage |
Biondi-Santi Italy Brunello Riserva and historic cellar preservation |
Giacomo Conterno Italy Monfortino legend and traditional Barolo |
Vega Sicilia Spain Único 2013 release and Ribera del Duero mastery |
Pingus Spain Garage wine movement and old vine Tempranillo |
Álvaro Palacios Spain L'Ermita perfection and Priorat renaissance |
Marqués de Riscal Spain Frank Gehry winery and Rioja innovation |
CVNE (Imperial) Spain Gran Reserva excellence and 145-year heritage |
Screaming Eagle United States Cult Cabernet status and allocation exclusivity |
Opus One United States Napa-Bordeaux partnership and 2021 vintage |
Harlan Estate United States Oakville terroir and estate evolution |
Scarecrow United States Historic Inglenook vineyard and limited production |
Sine Qua Non United States Artistic labels and Rhône variety excellence |
Ridge Vineyards United States Monte Bello 50+ years and terroir transparency |
Caymus United States Special Selection Cabernet and Napa legacy |
Robert Mondavi United States To Kalon Vineyard and wine education legacy |
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars United States 1976 Paris Tasting legacy and SLV bottling |
The Macallan Scotland Horizon collection and sustainable distillery |
Glenfiddich Scotland 50-Year-Old and experimental finishes |
Johnnie Walker Scotland Blue Label Ghost editions and Masters collection |
The Dalmore Scotland Decades collection and sherry cask mastery |
Highland Park Scotland Viking heritage and Orkney terroir |
Lagavulin Scotland Islay peat perfection and 200th anniversary |
Ardbeg Scotland Traigh Bhan batch releases and peat innovation |
Laphroaig Scotland Càirdeas series and medicinal character preservation |
Balvenie Scotland DCS Compendium and craft tradition |
GlenDronach Scotland Sherry cask single malts and revival story |
Midleton Ireland Very Rare series and pot still innovation |
Redbreast Ireland Single pot still excellence and 27-Year-Old |
Jameson Ireland 18-Year-Old Bow Street and global growth |
Teeling Ireland Dublin distillery revival and cask finishes |
Yamazaki Japan 55-Year-Old release and Mizunara oak mastery |
Hibiki Japan Japanese Harmony blending and art collaboration |
Hakushu Japan Forest distillery and fresh character preservation |
Nikka Japan Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts excellence |
Karuizawa Japan Legendary closed distillery and collector's market |
Pappy Van Winkle United States 23-Year-Old rarity and bourbon cult status |
Buffalo Trace United States Antique Collection and experimental program |
Maker's Mark United States Wood Finishing Series and wheated bourbon |
Woodford Reserve United States Master's Collection and craft innovation |
Wild Turkey United States Master's Keep releases and 101 heritage |
Jack Daniel's United States Single Barrel Special Release program |
Blanton's United States Single barrel pioneer and collector bottles |
George T. Stagg United States Barrel proof excellence and annual release |
Hennessy France Paradis Imperial and master blender legacy |
Rémy Martin France Louis XIII 100 years and Fine Champagne focus |
Martell France Chanteloup XXO and oldest cognac house heritage |
Courvoisier France L'Essence de Courvoisier and Napoleon legacy |
Hine France Vintage cognac and English market heritage |
Belvedere Poland Single Estate Rye series and organic certification |
Grey Goose France Ducasse collaboration and Picardy wheat excellence |
Absolut Sweden Elyx luxury tier and sustainability initiatives |
Ketel One Netherlands Botanical range and 325-year family legacy |
Stolichnaya Latvia Elit ultra-premium and freeze filtration |
Hendrick's Scotland Cabinet of Curiosities limited editions |
Tanqueray United Kingdom No. Ten and Sevilla Orange innovation |
Bombay Sapphire United Kingdom Laverstoke Mill sustainability and Premier Cru |
The Botanist Scotland Islay foraging and 22 local botanicals |
Monkey 47 Germany Black Forest complexity and Distiller's Cut |
Appleton Estate Jamaica 50-Year-Old release and Joy Spence legacy |
Mount Gay Barbados 1703 Master Select and oldest rum brand |
Ron Zacapa Guatemala XO Solera system and high-altitude aging |
Diplomatico Venezuela Ambassador Selection and pot still craftsmanship |
Foursquare Barbados Exceptional Cask Selection and Richard Seale mastery |
Don Julio Mexico Ultima Reserva and 1942 anniversary editions |
Patrón Mexico Chairman's Reserve and Hacienda craftsmanship |
Clase Azul Mexico Ultra handcrafted decanters and 25 Años |
Casa Dragones Mexico Joven innovation and crystal agave purity |
Del Maguey Mexico Single Village mezcal and artisanal preservation |
Casamigos Mexico Celebrity founding and añejo smoothness |
Penfolds Australia Grange 2020 and multi-regional Superblend |
Henschke Australia Hill of Grace and oldest Shiraz vines |
Torbreck Australia RunRig and Barossa old vine preservation |
Cloudy Bay New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc benchmark and Te Koko |
Felton Road New Zealand Central Otago Pinot Noir and biodynamics |
Almaviva Chile Bordeaux-Chile partnership and Puente Alto terroir |
Concha y Toro (Don Melchor) Chile Cabernet excellence and sustainability leadership |
Catena Zapata Argentina High-altitude Malbec and Adrianna Vineyard |
Achaval-Ferrer Argentina Single-vineyard Malbecs and Mendoza mastery |
Klein Constantia South Africa Vin de Constance dessert wine revival |
Kanonkop South Africa Paul Sauer blend and Pinotage excellence |
Mullineux South Africa Swartland revolution and Granite Syrah |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Wine & Spirits.
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Product quality
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Terroir expression
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Production methods
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Heritage & tradition
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