Winners of the Wine and Spirits Awards 2026 April

On 22 April, the Wine&Spirits Awards 2026 international tasting competition took place, attracting 225 samples of wines and spirits from all corners of Ukraine this year.

The competition jury worked in five tasting panels, comprising recognised Ukrainian experts — representatives of the Ukrainian Sommelier Association, buyers from leading retail chains and restaurants, specialist journalists and experts.

The following received 9 platinum awards:

Chateau Chizay Transcarpathian Brandy ‘Mukachevo’ (95.29)

Yanolinkt Whiskey Muskatel Cask (95.29)

Yanolinkt Whiskey Smoky (94.86)

Yanolinkt Whiskey Portwine Cask (94.86)

Yanolinkt Whiskey Madeira Cask (94.71)

Yanolinkt Whiskey Muskat Cask (94.29)

RUTA Coffee Liqueur (93.86)

KirVad Drinks (KurVad) Grappa (93.29)

Sparrow Family Cherry Liqueur (92.29)

The best wine of the competition was:

Narovylo Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 — 90.33 points.

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