Roundup: Every Tequila and Mezcal That Won a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

The film industry has Oscars and the music industry the Emmys. In the world of liquor, it’s all about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. First convened by the Tasting Alliance in 2000, the SFWSC has persisted for decades as the world’s largest spirits judging competition. This year, esteemed judges from across the world convened in California to sample dozens of alcohol categories ranging from vodka to liqueurs to soju. In total, over 5,000 entries were submitted to the competition. Though whiskey made up a lion's share of the top winners, agave spirits like tequila and mezcal saw record-high levels of representation in this year's awardees.

“In a time where the industry faces unique hurdles, we’re thrilled to see such a remarkable surge in participation,” Amanda Blue, president of The Tasting Alliance said. “Our commitment to impartiality and excellence remains unwavering, and these results reaffirm the industry’s trust in our process.”

What Are the Criteria?

SFSWC judges award spirits Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals. The description of what constitutes a Gold medal is: “Exceptional spirits that are near the pinnacle of achievement; these products set the standard for their categories.” Double Gold medals sit a notch above Gold. These are spirits awarded a Gold Medal by every member of the over 50-person judging panel. Beyond Double Gold lies Best In Class, unveiled at the Top Shelf Gala in October, and Platinum, given to spirits that win Double Gold for three consecutive years. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. This year, we counted 85 Double Gold winners across the tequila and mezcal categories. Selectees ranged from name-brand spirits like Don Julio and 1800 to niche mezcal varietals distilled with roasted corn and mole poblano. One sotol brand — Casa Lotos Blanco — was honored with Double Gold as well, though it's technically agave-adjacent. Without further ado:

Every Tequila and Mezcal That Won a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Tequila

1800 Milenio 1800 Reposado 1921 Tequila Cream Alquimia Extra Añejo 14 Year Alquimia Extra Añejo 6 Year AsomBroso Tequila Additive-Free Silver Avión Reserva Cristalino Ay! Ay! Ay! Tequila Blanco Black Sheep Tequila Añejo Cantera Negra Extra Añejo Tequila Reposado 100% Don Ramón Edición Limitada Cerámica Tequila Don Ramón Cristalino Platinum Añejo Cazcanes No.9 Blanco Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Blanco Cierto Tequila Private Collection Reposado Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Extra Añejo Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Reposado Cierto Tequila Private Collection Extra Añejo Compoveda Reposado Del Dueño Añejo Reserva Don Fulano Fuerte (100 Proof Blanco) Don Rico Tequila Blanco 1926 Don Roberto Extra Añejo Don Vicente Extra Añejo Eight Reserve by 818 El Mayor Reposado El Tequileño Blanco El Tesoro Blanco Tequila El Tesoro: Mundial Collection: Laphroaig Edition Hotel California Tequila Reposado Hotel California Tequila Añejo JAJA Tequila Reposado José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Lana Tequila Reposado Los Rijos Reposado Tequila Madam Paleta Flavor Infused Tequila – Tamarind Mexa Tequila Ancestral Tequila Nobleza 33 Reposado Tequila Nobleza 33 Blanco Pantalones Organic Tequila Añejo Rancho La Gloria Añejo Tequila Rancho La Gloria Jalapeño Lime Infused Tequila Rodeo de las Aguas Reposado Tequila Rodeo de las Aguas 5 Year Extra Añejo Suerte Reposado Tequila De La Gente "T" Tequila Don Julio Blanco Tequila Ocho Plata Tequila Ocho Reposado Tres Generaciones Tequila 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition Añejo Volcán de mi Tierra X.A.

Mezcal

Agave de Cortés Joven AKUL MADRECUISHE, TOBALA & ARROQUE AKUL ESPADIN MEZCAL Casa Maestri Mezcal Espadin CHAGUAL JABALI Cutwater Mezcal Joven Del Maguey Chichicapa Single Village Mezcal Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal Desolas Mezcal Blanco DOHBA MEXICANO Fidencio Mezcal Clásico HUICHICHIQUI AMERICANA MEZCAL JOYA DE LOS CERRITOS Mole Poblano Mala Mía Mezcal Tepeztate Maria Bonita Mezcal Mezcal Amarás Ensamble Espadín-Tobalá Mezcal Amarás Logia Lumbre Mezcal Dos Eras, Espadin Joven MEZCAL DULCE INFIERNO CENIZO JOVEN Mezcal Toro Muerto Mezcal Vago Elote Mezcal Vago Espadin Emigdio Jarquin Mezcal Vago Espadin Joel Barriga Mezcal Vago Ensamble en Barro Mil Lumbres Mezcal Lamparillo Mocel Mezcal Artesanal Ensamble (Cupreata, Inaequidens, and Espadincillo) Perro Verde Mezcal Tobasiche Perro Verde Mezcal Ensamble San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal Tobala Se Busca Madrecuishe Joven Mezcal Wild Common Espadin Yola Mezcal 1971 ZARZA TEQUILA SILVER Zomoz Mezcal [botmc-promo]