Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Ultimate Beverage Challenge
IndustryBeverage
Founded2009 (2009)
FoundersF. Paul Pacult
David Talbot
Sue Woodley
Defunct2023
Headquarters
New York
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsUltimate Spirits Challenge
Websiteultimate-beverage.com

Ultimate Beverage Challenge was an American organization that conducted Ultimate Wine Challenge and Ultimate Spirits Challenge until 2023.[1][2] It was based in New York, United States.[3][4]

History

Ultimate Beverage Challenge was founded in 2009 by F. Paul Pacult, David Talbot, and Sue Woodley.[5] It was first held in 2010.[6]

In 2012, Financial Times called Ultimate Wine Challenge a "highly selective" challenge.[7] In 2021, the competition received entries from 52 countries.[6]

Competitions

  • Ultimate Spirits Challenge[8]
  • Ultimate Wine Challenge[9]

Judging process

Eligible products included all categories of spirits; aperitifs; vermouths; fortified wines such as port and sherry; ready-to-drink and pre-mixed cocktails; non-alcoholic mixers and beverages; and hard seltzers. Sample bottles without final packaging or labels, and products without a U.S. importer or distributor, were also accepted.[10]

The judging process was based upon blind tasting in small flights. Entries are evaluated by multiple expert panels over an extended period.[2] All tastings took place at Ultimate Beverage Challenge's facility, designed specifically for product evaluation. Products were scored on a 100-point scale. Detailed tasting notes were provided for products scoring 85 points or higher.[2]

Recipients

Chairman's Trophy

Great Value Award

  • Mezzacorona[14]
  • Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
  • Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey
  • Appleton Estate Signature Rum
  • Fords London Dry Gin

Awards

  • Chairman's Trophy Award[4][15]
  • Finalist
  • Great Value
  • Top 100 Spirits

Notable judges

References

  1. ^ Lamb, Caitlin (March 29, 2022). "Kentucky Bourbons". Mashed. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Japhe, Brad. "The World's Best Vodka". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  3. ^ "DIFFERENT GIN STYLES, NEW COCKTAILS QUENCH THE MODERN THIRST". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  4. ^ a b "Laura Ness: Contest judging can be capricious". The Salinas Californian. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  5. ^ "No One Is More Surprised by F. Paul Pacult's Career Path Than the Man Himself". Imbibe. May 18, 2020. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d "Best Scotch of 2021, According to the Ultimate Spirits Challenge". Inside Hook. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  7. ^ "Vintage performance". Financial Times. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Libationary Tales: Worth's Guide to the Whiskeys and Bourbons". Worth. March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  9. ^ Tilkens, Jordan. "Is sparkling wine Wisconsin's next big thing? Winemakers remain hopeful". The Post-Crescent. Archived from the original on 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  10. ^ "Ultimate Spirits Challenge". Archived from the original on 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  11. ^ "Faces behind the labels". The Poughkeepsie Journal. ProQuest 2077820989. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  12. ^ "'MasterChef' to make Chicago casting call". Daily Herald. ProQuest 2097623677. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  13. ^ "Scotch/Single Malt/Speyside competition scores - The Glenrothes". www.ultimate-beverage.com. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  14. ^ "Seasonal Wine Pairings". Chatelaine. ProQuest 2543498999. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  15. ^ "Meet the Founder and CEO of This Award-Winning Whiskey Brand". Ebony. April 9, 2022. Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  16. ^ "Liquor & Cocktail Judges". Archived from the original on 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  17. ^ "Judges". Archived from the original on 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
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