World Liqueur Awards 2026

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World's Best Dairy/Cream Liqueur
Country winner
Irish Cream
Classic
Ireland

"A more complex and altogether elegant set of subtle aromatics hit the nose first. The sweetness is well-integrated, and balances with a big, creamy texture and the flavours from the aroma, while still maintaining that overall elegance."

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"The lifted caramel and toffee nose is charming and the palate follow suit with some caramel, toffee and a touch of alcohol lift. There's a balanced level of sweetness and smooth light texture."

GOLD WINNERS

Hellyers Road
Salted Caramel Whisky Cream LiqueurAustralia

SILVER WINNERS

Hellyers Road
Original Whisky Cream LiqueurAustralia

England

Country winnerTio Nico
Country Creams Caramel BiscuitEngland

"Caramel and banana on the nose and the palate. Excellent concept that works very nicely - the aromas and flavours are nicely integrated. Lovely focus and a playful drink with a happy character."

GOLD WINNERS

Tio Nico
Country Creams Caramel BiscuitEngland

Reunion

Country winnerRiviere Du Mat
Onctueux Pistache AmandeReunion

"Lovely balance between pistachio and almonds on the nose. Lovely lift from the alcohol, nice and nutty with a matching gentle sweetness. The creamy texture and balanced flavours make it brilliantly elegant."

GOLD WINNERS

Riviere Du Mat
Onctueux Pistache AmandeReunion

South Africa

Country winnerWild Africa
South Africa

"Pleasing and gentle on the nose with a hint of vanilla and caramel and maybe distant dried fruit. The gentle sweetness creates and easy drinking expression with a matching moderate weight and easy finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Wild Africa
South Africa

SILVER WINNERS

Wild Africa
ChocolateSouth Africa

Amarula
CreamSouth Africa

BRONZE WINNERS

Amarula
Ethiopian CoffeeSouth Africa

Spain

Country winnerGreener's
Spain

"Plenty of caramel and vanilla with a touch of baking spices. A big sweet start on the palate, with a nice bit of lift from the alcohol and plenty of toffee, caramel and a touch of custard. Everything is harmonious and it has a relatively long finish."