DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Red Handed
84 proof (Treaty Oak Distilling, Texas)

Nose: Honey, cane sugar, molasses, toffee, fudge, maple. raisins, cassis, ginger, nutty, toast, brine, tobacco, oak.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, creamy, buttery, honey, banana, coconut, peach, biscuit, toast, marzipan, port wine, sherry, ginger, white pepper, peppery, coffee, tobacco, leather, charcoal, beautiful wood, oak, well balanced.
Finish: Floral, eucalyptus, pepper, spicy, brine, smooth.

Double Gold Medal

Van Brunt Stillhouse
84 proof (Van Brunt Stillhouse, Brooklyn, NY)

Nose: Toffee, butterscotch, brown sugar, cane sugar, sweet cream, chocolate, dark chocolate, banana, marzipan, hazelnut, pecans, black walnut, peanut, spice, floral.
Palate: Toffee, fudge, chocolate, honey, vanilla, orange, cinnamon, malt, pepper, grass, oak, smooth, balanced.
Finish: Spicy, pepper, maple notes, nutty, wood, subtle, smooth.

Double Gold Medal

1792 Ridgemont Reserve
Barrel Select Kentucky Straight
93.7 proof (Barton 1792 Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Molasses, toffee, maple, light confectioner's sugar, cotton candy, glazed pop tart, butter, honeysuckle, dried mango, ripe banana, banana bread.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, fudge, light molasses, light banana, ripe banana, walnut, cinnamon, pepper, herbal, white pepper, spices, mint, pine, saline, leather, oak.
Finish: Fruit, ginger, honey, fudge, leather, nutmeg, pepper, spicy, oak, perfect.

Double-Gold Medal

Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr.
Single Barrel Kentucky Straight
100 proof (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Raisins, dates, light fruit, green apple pie, pineapple, cola notes, vanilla pudding, crème brûlée, sweet, blossom, grain, hay, wood.
Palate: Honey, vanilla, creamy, butterscotch, banana, orange, marmalade, raisins, dried fruit, fudge, chocolate, toasted corn, cinnamon, sherry, anise, clove, walnuts, toast, oak, soft, delicate, excellent.
Finish: Raisins, dark fruit, spicy, allspice, wood notes, smooth.

Double-Gold Medal

Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr.
Small Batch Kentucky Straight
100 proof (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Maple syrup, honey, butter, corn, nutmeg, cafe, pepper, spice, wood, oak.
Palate: Honey, caramel, lovely corn, dried apricot, elderflower, light cinnamon, clove, spice, crackling firewood, charred oak, oak, well balanced.
Finish: Toffee, creamy, tropical fruit, spice, pepper, soft, awesome.

Double-Gold Medal

Silo
90 proof (American Crafted Spirits, Vermont)

Nose: Yellow banana, caramelized plantain, dried banana chips, raisins, dried fruit, plum, lime, citrus, chocolate, carnations, patchouli.
Palate: Pear, tropical fruit, citrus, brown sugar, sugar cane, honey, marmalade, maple, corn, toast, almond, walnut, white pepper, grass, austere wood, oak.
Finish: Caramel, raisins, dried fruit, almond, biscuit, pepper, spice, soft, smooth.

Double-Gold Medal

Knob Creek
Kentucky Straight Small Batch - Aged 9 yrs.
100 proof (Knob Creek Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Vanilla, cane sugar, powdered sugar, brown sugar, molasses, banana, chocolate, cinnamon, dark spice, leather, pine.
Palate: Banana, orange, apple, light brown sugar, honey, caramel, macadamia nuts, pecans, spice, pepper, white pepper, licorice, tobacco, oak.
Finish: Caramel, corn, plantain, toast, eucalyptus, mint, spicy, wood.

Double-Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Buffalo Trace
Kentucky Straight
90 proof (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Tropical fruit, papaya, fruity, grape, sweet, sweet cream, honey, caramel, toffee, floral, leather.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, molasses, vanilla creme pie, dates, raisins, port wine, sherry, pepper, spice, wood, oak, balanced.
Finish: Vanilla, buttery, caramel, pecans, fruity, floral, peppermint, peppery, smoky, soft, smooth.

Gold Medal

Eagle Rare
Single Barrel Kentucky Straight - Aged 10 yrs
90 proof (Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Vanilla, buttery, toffee, cocoa, brown sugar, molasses, citrus, green grass, hay, toast.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, molasses, honey, maple, raisins, corn, almonds, green pepper, sherry, spice, leather, wood, excellent.
Finish: Caramel, sugar cane, toast, raisin, pepper, spicy, soft, incredibly smooth.

Gold Medal

Bowman Brothers
Virginia Straight Small Batch
90 proof (A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia)

Nose: Dried fruit, light brown sugar, molasses, caramel, nutty, rye, green apple, herbal notes.
Palate: Molasses, honey, sugar cane, caramel, creamy, butterscotch, pear, citrus, cinnamon, marzipan, pecan, nut, coffee, eucalyptus, wood.
Finish: Honey, spicy, clean, leather, soft, smooth, well balanced.

Gold Medal

Simeon Turley's Taos Lightning
Single Barrel Straight - 6 yr old
90 proof (KGB Spirits, New Mexico)

Nose: Tropical fruit, banana, pineapple, kiwi, citrus, toasted corn, dark toasted chestnuts, black walnuts, hay.
Palate: Buttery, honey, vanilla, fudge, molasses, banana, pineapple, light lemon notes, fruit, hazelnut, walnut, cinnamon, toast, coffee, oak.
Finish: Vanilla, raisins, bitter chocolate, orange zest, clove, subtle, balanced, smooth, mellow.

Gold Medal

Rhetoric
Kentucky Straight
90 proof (Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., Tennessee)

Nose: Cane sugar, cotton candy, whipped cream, honey, treacle, caramel, butterscotch, rum, corn, cookies, floral, clove.
Palate: Dark sugar, molasses, vanilla, butter, clotted cream, coconut, almond, nutty, marmalade, rum, nutmeg, white pepper, spice, mint, eucalyptus, hint of smoke, smoky wood notes, oak.
Finish: Dried fruit, raisins, coconut, molasses, grassy, mint, smooth.

Gold Medal

Whiskey Sister
80 proof (Kentucky)

Nose: Cane sugar, honey, caramel, maple, fruit cake, pineapple, citrus, green apple, blossom notes, herbal, grassy, roasted nuts, cocoa, oak.
Palate: Caramel, creamy, toffee, maple, sugar maple, banana, mango, coconut, corn, cherry, raisins, toast, mint, pine, mild leather, nice oak.
Finish: Vanilla, caramel, banana, spice, eucalyptus, nutty, chocolate, coffee, cedar, smoke, soft, smooth.

Gold Medal

Blanton's
Single Barrel
93 proof (Blanton's Distilling Co., Kentucky)

Nose: Caramel, toffee, chocolate, creamy, sweet cream, whipped cream, vanilla, tropical fruit, banana, pineapple, citrus, green leaves, flowery, hay, Pedro Ximénez sherry, coffee.
Palate: Toffee, butterscotch, honey, honeycomb, creamy, prune, dates, dried fruit, orange, sweet grain, tea, eucalyptus, clove, nutty, spicy, pepper, coffee, tobacco, oak, balanced.
Finish: Caramel, maple, chocolate, pear, orange, mint, eucalyptus, spicy, rye, brine, leather, light wood, smooth.

Gold Medal

Beanball
100 proof (Cooperstown Distillery, New York)

Nose: Honey, molasses, demerara, brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, buttery, buttered popcorn, kettle corn, cobbler, orange, lemon curd, green banana, tea leaves, tobacco.
Palate: Sugar cane, honey, maple, vanilla, creamy, butter, corn, peach, cherry, licorice, spicy, oak, wood, well-balanced.
Finish: Toffee, pecan, tea leaves, spicy, soft, smooth.

Gold Medal

Charred Oak
100 proof (Charred Oak Spirits, Georgia)

Nose: Vanilla, cane sugar, demerara, toffee, dried fruit, ripe yellow plums, toast, cinnamon, herbal, spice, spice cake, nutmeg, hay, oak.
Palate: Citrus, pear, dark fruit, cherry, dates, vanilla, buttery, pie, sherry, ginger, fresh herbs, licorice, cinnamon, allspice, clove, nutmeg, pepper, white pepper, spicy, light leather.
Finish: Vanilla, cherry, pecans, cinnamon, allspice, eucalyptus, rye, briny, flavorful.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS:

J.R. Ewing
Kentucky Straight - 4 yrs old
80 proof (Kentucky)

Nose: Dried fruit, pear, honeycomb, maple, cinnamon, herbs, subtle citrus, grass, tea.
Palate: Honey, vanilla, cream, apple, pear, plantain, marzipan, peppermint, herbal tea, grass, white pepper, pepper, spice, oak, smooth.
Finish: Creamy, marzipan, Graham cracker, biscuit notes, herbal, leather, smoky, woody, young wood.

Silver Medal

Barrell
Barrel Strength Craft Distilled
121.6 proof (Barrell Craft Spirits, Kentucky)

Nose: Brown sugar, light caramel, nougat candy, cola, banana, papaya, green apple, apple, spiced apple pie, toasted almond, grain, black tea leaves, sherry, leather, oak.
Palate: Pineapple, apple cider, toffee, butterscotch, sugar cane, honeysuckle, winter wind over snow, ginger, raisins, eucalyptus, big spice, spicy, oak.
Finish: Light almond, kiwi, mint, clove, leather, light sweetness, smooth, delightful.

Silver Medal

Black Dirt
NY Bourbon - Aged 3 yrs
90 proof (Black Dirt Distillery, New York)

Nose: Dried fruits, tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus, honey, molasses, sugar cane, vanilla, maple, caramel. cream, butterscotch, patchouli, allspice, grass, hay, leather, oak.
Palate: Apricot, banana, berries, apple, lemon, cane sugar, burnt sugar, honeycomb, honey maple, nutmeg, slight clove, tobacco, leather, charred oak.
Finish: Spice, light clove, cereal grain, tea leaves, honey, sweet, peppery, tobacco, leather.

Silver Medal

Wyoming
Single Barrel
88 proof (Wyoming Whiskey, Wyoming)

Nose: Brown sugar, molasses, cola, sweet corn, pineapple, maple, Pedro Ximénez sherry, flowers, green leaves, clove, spice, oak.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, dark sugar, honey, maple, banana, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, corn, wheat, biscuit, peppermint, cognac, oak, charred oak.
Finish: Caramel, toffee, maple, toast, spice, red pepper, peppery, smooth.

Silver Medal

Barterhouse
Aged 20 yrs
90.2 proof (Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co., Tennessee)

Nose: Orange peel, citrus, lemon zest, brown sugar, butterscotch, butter rum, nutty, nutmeg, green pepper, herbal, floral, grain, toasted oats.
Palate: Vanilla, honey, white chocolate, fudge, butterscotch, toffee, caramel, sugar cane, demerara, treacle, dark fruit, raisins, dates, coconut, toasted coconut, ginger, Graham cracker, sherry, herbal notes.
Finish: Creamy, caramel, dried fruit, light pepper, leather, complex.

Silver Medal

Knob Creek
Single Barrel Reserve
120 proof (Knob Creek Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Tropical fruit, cherry, sultana, vanilla, buttery, toffee, caramel, corn, plantain, herbal, wheat, grass.
Palate: Demerara, dark sugar, honey, vanilla creme pie, pineapple, mango, corn, peppermint, eucalyptus, spicy, oak, classic.
Finish: Herbal, spicy, leather, smooth.

Silver Medal

Cleveland
Black Reserve Limited Production
100 proof (Cleveland Whiskey, Ohio)

Nose: Highlands scotch profile, caramel, bitter chocolate, toffee, butterscotch, buttered popcorn, honeysuckle, coconut, light mint, herb, hay.
Palate: Honey, maple, ripe cherries, green fruit, lemon grass, mint, tea leaves, nutty, pepper, tobacco, oak.
Finish: Caramel, brown sugar, dried fruit, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, woody, oak.

Silver Medal

J.P. Trodden
Small Batch
90 proof (JP Trodden Distilling, Washington)

Nose: Buttery, dried banana, lemon, rye, corn, patchouli, vegetal notes, lovely wood, pine, oak.
Palate: Burnt sugar, sugar cane, toffee, maple, caramel, kiwi, tropical fruit, coffee, patchouli, elderflower, tobacco, oak.
Finish: Toffee, creamy, butterscotch, raisins, herbs, chicory, coffee, spicy, woody.

Silver Medal

Bullhead
100 proof (Lake George Distilling Co., New York)

Nose: Yellow banana, dried fruit, honey, honeycomb, nuts, coffee, green leaves, grass, patchouli.
Palate: Caramel, toffee, dark sugar, yellow banana, Graham cracker, herb, tea, nutty, coffee, spicy, clove, woody, oak.
Finish: Biscuit, herbal, spice, dry.

Silver Medal

Better Days
Limited Edition Release
88 proof (Feisty Spirits Distillery, Colorado)

Nose: Ripe banana, tropical fruit, dried fruit, marmalade, molasses, treacle, honeycomb cereal, grain, toast, fresh ripe corn, carnations, flowery, patchouli, leather, oak.
Palate: Fudge, creamy, powdered sugar, William's pear, biscuit, grain, rye flour, nutty, spicy, herbal, patchouli, wood, oak.
Finish: Tea leaves, floral, cereal, wood, smooth.

Silver Medal

Paddleford Creek
Small Batch
83 proof

Nose: Caramel, cream, hint of vanilla, honey, kiwi, pineapple, fruity, apple blossom, blossom, roasted filberts, toast, biscuit, oak.
Palate: Toffee, dark sugar, molasses, mango, marmalade, corn, sherry, black tea, tea leaves, grassy, oak, silky.
Finish: Vanilla, treacle, raisins, eucalyptus, mint, herbal, pepper, spices.

Silver Medal

FLAVORED BOURBON

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Knob Creek Smoked Maple
90 proof (Knob Creek Distillery, Kentucky)

Nose: Maple, caramel, butter, cookies, corn, nut, lovely.
Palate: Maple, cotton candy, corn, praline, nuts, nutmeg, spice, pepper, oak.
Finish: Toasted corn muffin, awesome, delicious.

Gold Medal

William Wolf Pecan Kentucky Bourbon
60 proof (American/Dutch)

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, maple, honey Graham, candy corn, pecans.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, delicious maple, butterscotch, brown sugar, pecans, almond, nutty, toasted corn muffins, coffee, sweet oak.
Finish: Creamy, caramel, ginger.

Gold Medal