Congratulations to the 2021 Spirited Awards Winners
by David Klemt
The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and Forbes, this year’s Spirited Awards official media partner, have announced the 2021 winners.
Due to the incredible difficulty of the past 18 months, Tales felt it was necessary to acknowledge the hospitality industry’s innovation, determination, and drive to survive.
To that end, this year’s Spirited Awards are different than years’ prior, honoring select categories the foundation felt could be judged fairly.
“We always knew we were a truly determined, tenacious community, but the way in which we’ve seen our peers navigate this year with such grace and grit has been nothing short of incredible,” says Eileen Wayner, CEO of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. “Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to recognize the winners of the 15th Annual Spirited Awards, and we thank them for their outstanding contributions that are advancing the beverage industry.”
2021 Spirited Awards® Winners
Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Pioneer Award presented by The Blend
Timeless International Award presented by Perrier
- DUKES Bar at Dukes London, London UK
Timeless U.S. Award presented by Q Mixers
- Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
2021 Writing and Media Spirited Awards® Winners
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- “The Myth of the Peaceful Plantation” by Wayne Curtis, Half Full
Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes by David Lebovitz
Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy
- Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix with James Carpenter
Image: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation