Icons of Whisky America 2017

American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year
Adam Harris – Beam Suntory

Highly Commended: Bernie Lubbers – Heaven Hill Brands

Brand Innovator of the year sponsored by Multi Packaging Solutions
Maker’s Mark Distillery

Highly Commended: Westland Distillery

Craft Producer of the year sponsored by Wade
Sons of Liberty Spirits Company

Highly Commended: Coppersea Distilling

Distiller of the year sponsored by Glencairn Crystal
Beam Suntory

Highly Commended: Heaven Hill Brands

Distillery Manager of the year sponsored by Broxburn Properties
Victoria MacRae-Samuels – Maker’s Mark Distillery

Highly Commended: Ryan Ashley – Four Roses Bourbon

Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year
Tim Herlihy – Tullamore DEW

Highly Commended: Michael Egan – Beam Suntory

Master Distiller / Master Blended of the year
Jeff Arnett – Jack Daniel’s

Highly Commended: Denny Potter – Heaven Hill Distillery

Multiple Outlets Retailer of the year sponsored by Amrut
Binny’s Beverage Depot

Highly Commended: Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods

Online Retailer of the year
Ace Spirits – http://www.acespirits.com

Highly Commended: Binny’s Beverage Depot – http://www.binnys.com

Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador of the year sponsored by Procurus
Martin Daraz – The Edrington Group

Highly Commended: David Laird – William Grant & Sons

Single Outlet Retailer of the year
Astor Wines & Spirits

Highly Commended: Julio’s Liquors

Travel Retailer of the year sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik
Duty Free Americas

Highly Commended: DFS Group

Visitor Attraction Manager of the year
Kimberley Bennett – Beam Suntory

Highly Commended: Matt Higgins – Buffalo Trace Distillery

Visitor Attraction of the year sponsored by Christie’s
Buffalo Trace Distillery

Highly Commended: Four Roses Bourbon

World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the year
Allison Patel – Brenne Whisky

Highly Commended: Raj Sabharwal – Purple Valley Imports