Recent Whiskey Awards Articles

The 2025 International Whisky Competition (IWC) wrapped up with a bang, crowning A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 as the Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey. This Virginia-born bourbon, bottled at a hefty 69.85% ABV (139.7 proof), scored an impressive 97.01 points, landing it just 0.03 po

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has done it again, dropping a bottle that’s got everyone talking. The 2025 Master Blend Edition, named the World’s Best Bourbon by top bartenders at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards, is hitting shelves across the country for the first time ever. This isn’t just anoth

Frey Ranch Distillery, nestled in the heart of Fallon, Nevada, has earned the prestigious title of "Most Awarded Distillery of the Year" at the 2025 ASCOT Awards. This farm-to-glass operation, rooted in 170 years of family farming tradition, took home an impressive 28 medals, outshining hundreds o

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomed its 23rd class in 2025, celebrating a group of individuals whose dedication and innovation have shaped the bourbon industry into the global icon it is today. This year’s inductees, announced by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), include a seventh

The 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) North America, held from June 4 to 7 in Bardstown, Kentucky, brought together some of the finest spirits in the world. When the dust settled, one whiskey stood above the rest in the rye category: Pinhook’s Vertical Series 9-Year Rye. Earn

In the heart of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a distillery is making waves with a bold approach to crafting spirits. Larrikin Bourbon Co. turned heads at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, bringing home a haul of medals that’s got whiskey fans buzzing. This isn’t just another bourbon stor

In the heart of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, a small-town distillery is making big waves. Pine Bluffs Distilling has earned a prestigious double-gold medal for its Straight Rye Whiskey at the American Distilling Institute’s 2025 International Spirits Competition. This accolade is a testament to the craft

The Best New Bourbons, As Judged by the Pros Alright, bourbon fans, buckle up! We’re diving into a lineup of some killer whiskeys that have hit the scene since 2020. With over 2,000 bourbon options out there, it’s like a treasure hunt for your taste buds, and these 15 are the real deal—s

Bourbon Experts Are Talking About These 5 Award Winners Explore five award-winning bourbons that have captivated both judges and enthusiasts in 2025. From innovative craft distilleries to time-honored classics, these whiskies have earned top honors in prestigious global competitions. Eac

5 Must-Try Bourbons From 2025’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), founded in 2000, is a premier global spirits competition renowned for its rigorous blind tastings conducted by a distinguished panel of master distillers, spirits