The Asia Spirits Ratings has officially released the results of its inaugural 2025 competition, showcasing exceptional craft and premium spirits selected by leading retail and trade buyers across Asia. This first-year program underscores the rising demand for world-class spirits in markets including Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, and beyond.

Top honors went to Mara Gin by African Originals, which took home Spirit of the Year, Best Spirit by Quality, and Gin of the Year, signaling its strong potential for retail growth and premium positioning across Asia's evolving spirits landscape.

This year’s results reflect a diverse mix of regional talent and global influence — from Kenya to Poland, Ireland to Italy, Argentina to India, and across Europe and Southeast Asia — demonstrating the international momentum of Asian spirits consumption and distribution.

2025 Special Award Spirits

Top Winners	Award Highlights
Mara Gin — African Originals (Kenya)	Spirit of the Year, Best Spirit by Quality, Gin of the Year
U’luvka Vodka — Aspri Spirits FZE (Poland)	Best Spirit by Package, Vodka of the Year, Spirit of the Year Poland
The Donn — Craft Irish Whiskey (Ireland)	Whisky of the Year
Crème de Cassis — De Kuyper Royal Distillers (Netherlands)	Liqueur of the Year
Flipá Gin — Flipa Gin Distillery (Argentina)	Spirit of the Year Argentina
Dōaab India Craft Whisky — Globus Spirits (India)	Spirit of the Year India, Indian Single Malt of the Year
Gin Originario ai Capperi di Sicilia — Gran Torino 1861 (Italy)	Spirit of the Year Italy
Hadesis Cognac VS (France)	Spirit of the Year France, Cognac of the Year
Mampe Berlin Popcorn — Pookan International (Germany)	Spirit of the Year Germany
Colombo No. 7 Navy Strength — Rockland Distilleries (UK)	Spirit of the Year United Kingdom
Tanduay Especia Spiced Rum — Tanduay (Philippines)	Best Spirit by Value, Rum of the Year

Full results available on the Winners Page

A New Benchmark for Spirits Across Asia

Modeled for the realities of Asia’s retail and hospitality markets, the judging criteria focused on:

1) Quality – distillation excellence, balance, and character

2) Value – pricing relevance for Asian markets

3) Packaging – presentation, shelf impact, brand story clarity

Judging was conducted by key trade decision-makers, including independent retailers, supermarket category heads, importers, duty-free buyers, and beverage directors, ensuring winners are aligned to market performance and real buyer needs.

“2025 marks an exciting start for Asia Spirits Ratings, and the quality this year sets a strong foundation. Our mission is to help brands enter and scale across Asia — by building consumer trust, offering retail validation, and providing exposure to qualified trade buyers. Asia is one of the most exciting growth markets in spirits today, especially in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and India. We are proud to highlight spirits positioned to succeed in Asia’s retail and travel-retail ecosystems.”— Sid Patel, CEO, Asia Spirits Ratings & Beverage Trade Network

For Trade Buyers

If you are a retail, import, or duty-free buyer seeking new, high-potential spirits for the Asian market, visit the Winners Page to explore awarded spirits vetted for quality, value, and presentation for Asian consumers.

About Asia Spirits Ratings

Asia Spirits Ratings identifies spirits that excel in quality, value, and packaging appeal for Asia’s retail and hospitality landscape. Judged by experienced retail and trade professionals, the competition supports producers expanding into Asia’s dynamic spirits markets and growing distribution across the region.