Lofted Spirits is celebrating significant industry recognition as Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Ferrand II Collaboration has been named the #11 Most Exciting Whisky of 2025 by Whisky Advocate, earning an outstanding 94 points. This accolade reflects the depth of talent, technical precision, and creative ambition that fuels our entire portfolio.

Ferrand II marks the fourth straight year, and fifth overall, that Bardstown Bourbon Company has appeared on the Top 20 list, following Amrut, Foursquare, Plantation, Fusion I in previous years. Bardstown Bourbon is the only brand to appear on the list five times. Read more here.