Green River Distillery and Bardstown Bourbon Company Earn Top Honors at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most respected and influential spirits competitions in the world. Each year, thousands of entries are evaluated by industry experts, with only select expressions earning a Double Gold Medal, the competition’s highest honor.
This year, both Green River Distillery and Bardstown Bourbon Company earned that distinction.
Green River Distillery’s Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak and Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Mars Japanese Single Blend each received Double Gold recognition. While the two whiskeys take very different approaches, they share the same foundation: an uncompromising commitment to quality.
The Power of Traditional Whiskey-Making
Green River Distillery’s Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak serves as a reminder that exceptional whiskey begins with mastering the fundamentals.
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and making exceptional whiskey the right way. From grain selection and fermentation to distillation, maturation, and barrel management, every step of the process contributes to the final product. Great whiskey is built through discipline, consistency, and attention to detail over time.
Pushing the Boundaries Through Innovation
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Mars Japanese Single Blend highlights another path to excellence.
Innovation.
The collaboration with Mars Whisky brought together distinct traditions, perspectives, and flavor influences to create a whiskey unlike anything else in the category. It demonstrates how creative partnerships can unlock new possibilities while maintaining the standards expected from world class whiskey.
Recognition Across the Portfolio
The celebration extends beyond Double Gold.
Green River Full Proof Wheated Bourbon, Green River Honey Finished Bourbon, Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Bourbon, and Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled-in-Bond each earned Gold Medals at this year’s competition, underscoring the consistency, craftsmanship, and innovation found throughout the Lofted portfolio.
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