The Los Angeles International Spirits Competition has run since 2007, when a spirits category was introduced to the decades-old International Wine Competition.

At the annual competition an expert panel of judges including world-renowned journalists, pub and bar owners, and distillers take a blind taste test of the world’s best spirits. Each spirit is then awarded a gold, silver or bronze award based on their performance.

This year, Licor 43 was awarded 91 points and a gold medal, which proves yet again that the liqueur’s unique flavours are internationally recognised – and that Licor 43 is golden in more than just colour.

So this weekend, raise a glass to your favourite liqueur. Salud!