DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Knucklenoggin Salted Caramel Flavored Whiskey
(CA)  70° proof

Palate: Caramel, salted caramel, toffee, burnt sugar, intense brown sugar, chocolate notes, buttery, caramel corn, popcorn, almond, lemon shows up, subtle pine, oak, accurate, natural flavor, sweet, viscous, custard like, soft, everyone’s favorite flavor, wow!
Finish: Caramel, butterscotch, chocolate, burnt sugar, lemon custard, sweetness, salty hit, nice body, good balance, stays constant, flavors carry through, smooth, soft landing, lovely.

Double Gold Medal

Bubba's Burnt Sugar Whiskey
(ID)  70° proof

Palate: Burnt sugar, toffee, sweet brown sugar, molasses, butterscotch, caramel, caramel corn, flan, vanilla, marzipan, nutmeg, some cinnamon, charcoal, char, slight oak, exactly what the name says, pleasing, delicious.
Finish: Lingering brown sugar, toffee, caramel sauce, flan, crème brûlée, butter cream, vanilla, corn, stays even and natural tasting, not overly sweet, balanced, smooth, nice viscosity, lovely.

Double Gold Medal

Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey
(KY)  80° proof

Palate: Ginger, spicy ginger, ginger beer, orange peel, lemon zest, mint, coconut, brown sugar, vanilla, smoky walnut, clove, spicy cinnamon, spices, oaky, nice fire & spice, elegant.
Finish: Lovely ginger, ginger root, good ginger bite, lemon zest, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, sharp pepper, hot jalapeño, spicy, lingering ginger spice, heat, minty burn, a good cocktail ingredient, well balanced, lively.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Knucklenoggin Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
(CA)  70° proof

Palate: Peanut, almond, real mixed nuts, delicious peanut butter, rich peanut butter, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, milk chocolate, honey, vanilla, caramel, pepper, spicy, smoky, creamy, silky.
Finish: Peanuts stay present, milk chocolate, chocolate syrup, butterscotch, sweet hazelnut, nutty, clove, café au lait, apricot, where’s the jelly?, great over ice, creamy, smooth, easy, pleasant, love it.

Gold Medal

Bubba's MC Marshmallow Chocolate Whiskey
(ID)  70° proof

Palate: Fresh marshmallow, good chocolate, milk chocolate, sweet cocoa, chocolate cream, chocolate marshmallow bunny at Easter, Pop-Tarts S’mores, custard, strong vanilla, mocha, coffee grinds, mild peat, unexpected floral note, creamy.
Finish: Marshmallow, milk chocolate, chocolatey, hot chocolate, chocolate milk, chocolate cocoa powder, brown sugar, lightly burnt caramel, coconut, almond, marshmallow & custard all the way to the finish, fresh, creamy, great for cocktails or on rocks, lovely.

Gold Medal

Lolo Creek Distillery Peached Bourbon Whiskey
(MI)  75° proof
Palate: Peachy, real peach, ripe peach, peach syrup, Haribo peach candy, honey roasted peaches, honey, light caramel, green apple, toast, cinnamon, floral, sage, oak, vodka-like, fresh, gentle, amiable.
Finish: Peachy, juicy peach, peach tea, iced tea, hints of cherry, caramel, slightly floral, cinnamon note, surprisingly dry, smooth, round, nice.

Gold Medal

Xplorer Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
(PA)  70° proof

Palate: Roasted peanuts, creamy peanut butter, nutty, PB2 peanut butter powder, Captain Crunch peanut butter cereal, powdered sugar, brown sugar, toasted sugar, buttery, brown butter, almond butter, butterscotch, coconut, subtle vanilla, toast, spicy walnut, spicy, sweet, good even viscosity, not overwhelming peanut butter.
Finish: Honey roasted nuts, nutty, peanut butter candy, cake batter, pink spun cotton candy, brown sugar, touch of cinnamon, hint of complexity, smooth, easy to drink – on rocks, great with ice cream, enjoyable.

Gold Medal

Knucklenoggin Kettle Corn Flavored Whiskey
(CA)  70° proof

Palate: Sweet corn, intense kettle corn, buttered popcorn, buttery, soft vanilla, brown sugar, burnt sugar, caramel, cereal, sweet, oaky, creamy, nice delicacy.
Finish: Corn, buttery, caramel, coconut, kid’s cereal, salty, peppery, sweet, clean, well balanced, stays mellow & tasty throughout, would make a good cocktail ingredient.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Lolo Creek Distillery Hucked Huckleberry Bourbon Whiskey
(MT)   75° proof

Palate: Huckleberry, blueberry, blackberry, currants, cherry pie, Crunch Berry cereal, banana, honey, clove, spicy, peaty, hint of oak, rich.
Finish: Strong huckleberry, very berry, banana, burnt orange, melon, Midori, peppery, smoky, nice heat, hint of whiskey, fruit stays constant, balanced.

Silver Medal

RocaBella JAX Caramel Apple Whiskey
(NY)   70° proof.

Palate: Caramel apple, natural caramel flavor, burnt sugar, molasses, maple syrup, sugar cane, honey apple, apple cider, green apple, mint, sweet coffee, wood, oak, rich mouthfeel.
Finish: Caramel rises, baked apple, apple cider, cinnamon, stays balanced throughout, rich, soft, creamy, beautiful.

Silver Medal