Recent Whiskey Awards Articles

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

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

In the heart of America’s craft distilling scene, 2025 has kicked off with a bang for whiskey lovers. The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), and ASCOT Awards have crowned some standout winners, showcasing the grit and creativity of d

In the heart of Covington, Kentucky, a small but mighty distillery is making waves that are being felt far beyond the Ohio River. Wenzel Whiskey, a name rooted in history and craftsmanship, has just added a dazzling collection of medals to its trophy case at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Co

In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a small but mighty whiskey distillery is making waves that are rippling far beyond the Mississippi River. Old Dominick Distillery, the only whiskey producer in West Tennessee, has just clinched two Double Gold medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Compe

In a stunning upset that has whisky lovers buzzing, a modest $66 bottle from a lesser-known Scottish distillery has been named the World’s Best Single Malt for 2025. The GlenAllachie 12-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, produced by one of Scotland’s few independent distilleries, claimed the top priz

When people think of great American whiskey, their minds often drift to the rolling hills of Kentucky or the storied distilleries of Tennessee. But in 2025, a new champion has emerged from an unexpected corner of the country: Colorado. Loveland-based Root Shoot Spirits has redefined what American