The Trophy & Medal Winners of 2026
From Gabriel Boudier’s trophy-winning Creme de Cassis to Double Gold for Père Magloire, 2026 has brought international recognition, once again, across the Emporia Brands portfolio.
Our producers have earned medals across Liqueurs, Rum, Calvados, Cognac, Vodka, and Grappa at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), International Spirit’s Challenge (ISC) and other respected competitions.
For our customers, these results offer another reason to explore the portfolio, whether choosing a cocktail ingredient, refreshing a back bar or introducing something new to the shelf.
GABRIEL BOUDIER LEADS WITH A TROPHY AND OUTSTANDING SCORING
Gabriel Boudier Crème de Cassis delivered one of the year’s standout performances, winning Gold Outstanding with 98 points at IWSC 2026, alongside the Crème de Cassis Trophy at ISC 2026. The results add to an exceptional award history for the Dijon producer’s signature liqueur.
Gabriel Boudier Elderflower Liqueur also enjoyed a particularly successful year, earning Gold at both IWSC and ISC, including 95 points at IWSC. With the Hugo Spritz driving growing interest in elderflower, we’re seeing more customers turn to Gabriel Boudier for their cocktail menus. Combining award-winning quality with competitive trade pricing, it offers a compelling alternative to the category’s bigger names — helping venues create an excellent serve while protecting their margins.
Completing the highlights, Gabriel Boudier Sweet Woodruff Liqueur received Gold with 95 points at IWSC, alongside Silver at ISC. Created by bartender Ashley Haines, whose recipe won the 2025 Gabriel Boudier Wizard Award, it demonstrates how creativity from behind the bar can become an internationally recognised liqueur. Developed and brought to market by Gabriel Boudier, Sweet Woodruff celebrates the competition’s role in turning bartender innovation into new possibilities for the wider drinks industry.
DOUBLE GOLD FOR PÈRE MAGLOIRE
Père Magloire Mémoire XO Calvados earned Double Gold at ISC 2026, placing this distinctive expression among the highlights of our French spirits selection.
Presented in a gift box, Mémoire XO offers a distinctive choice for premium retail and gifting, while also providing luxury bars and restaurants with an award-winning addition to their high-end spirits menus.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OUR RUM PORTFOLIO
Our Mauritian rums enjoyed another successful year. Mango Bay earned IWSC Silver with 93 points, alongside Bronze at ISC, while Oaks & Âmes White Pure Single Rum received IWSC Silver with 92 points. Oaks & Âmes VSOP Pure Single Rum also secured IWSC Bronze.
Meanwhile, at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards, both Tanduay Double Rum and Tanduay Reserved Rum 10 Year won Gold with 95 points — a strong result for the Philippine producer across two distinctive aged expressions.
GOLD FOR NARDINI, WITH MEDALS ACROSS THE RANGE
Nardini Grappa Riserva 7 Anni led the producer’s IWSC results with Gold and 95 points, followed by Grappa Riserva 3 Anni, 50%, and Grappa Bianca, 50%, which each earned Silver with 94 points.
The recognition extended beyond grappa, with Acqua di Mandorla receiving Silver and 91 points, while Rosso Nardini Aperitivo and Amaro Nardini both secured Bronze. Together, these results celebrate Nardini’s expertise across grappa, liqueurs and aperitivi.
FURTHER SUCCESS FOR COGNAC & ARMAGNAC
Jules Gautret VS Cognac received IWSC Silver with 92 points, while Wyborowa earned Silver at ISC.
In France, Monluc’s 2006 vintage Armagnac won Gold at the Concours Général Agricole Paris 2026, with Sempé Floc de Gascogne Blanc earning Silver.
We’re delighted to celebrate the producers behind these achievements and to share their success with our customers.
To explore the range, discuss a listing or find the right products for your business, contact your Emporia Brands account manager or email info@emporiabrands.com.
