For the second consecutive year, Coqtail – for fine drinkers has been named among the Top 10 best magazines in the world dedicated to bars and spirits at the 2026 Spirited Awards by Tales of the Cocktail, in the Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication category.
Spirited Awards 2026, the “Oscars” of the bar world
Presented annually by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation in New Orleans, the Spirited Awards are among the most closely watched recognitions in the international hospitality industry. The publication category honors editorial projects that capture the world of drinks with authority, a contemporary perspective and a distinctive voice.
For the second year running, Coqtail – for fine drinkers secures its place among the world’s Top 10 publications, alongside established industry names including CLASS Magazine, Difford’s Guide, Imbibe, Mezcalistas, Places You Are Welcome, The Boulevardier, The Spill by InsideHook, The Spirits Business and Wine Enthusiast.
A perfect 10
The first appearance in the Top 10 carried the excitement of discovery. The second shifts the perspective, confirming the consistency of an editorial project that over the past two years has steadily expanded its international presence through events, collaborations and original content created within some of the most compelling contexts in contemporary bar culture.
Behind this recognition stands a team of highly skilled professionals and countless hours of work behind every issue. Interviews, travel, photo shoots, weeks spent between takeovers, guest shifts and international trade shows. But also a clear determination to tell the story of the industry through a voice that remains unmistakably its own.
The Coqtail – for fine drinkers community
This nomination also belongs to everyone who has been part of the Coqtail – for fine drinkers journey over the years: bartenders, producers, readers, brands, partners, venues and our invaluable contributors who continue to see themselves reflected in this editorial space.
Being named in the Top 10 of the 2026 Spirited Awards confirms that the bar world is increasingly being covered with a different kind of cultural weight — one that is finally truly international. Thank you all.
