American Craft Spirits Association\u2019s<\/a> guidelines, which define a craft distiller as a producer that makes fewer than 750,000 gallons annually, holds majority ownership in its distillery and generally upholds transparency in its production practices.<\/p>\nBrand: Brother Justus<\/p>\n
Product: American Single Malt Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: A refined single malt opening with leather, heather, and sun-dried hay. The palate is smooth and approachable, with sweet grain and buttery biscuit notes leading into a luxuriously soft, elegant finish. Understated charm with lasting warmth.<\/p>\n
Brand: Kings County Distillery<\/p>\n
Product: Barrel Strength Peated Bourbon<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: A beautiful, hay-forward nose with peat woven throughout. The palate aligns with the aroma, carrying through to a long, satisfying finish.<\/p>\n
Other Whisk(e)y finalists from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition<\/p>\n
Katelyn TuckerOther Whisk(e)y<\/p>\n
This category contains products that do not fit into any other defined whisk(e)y category. Examples include blends of multiple whisk(e)y styles, light whiskey and American whiskey matured in used oak.<\/p>\n
Brand: Lasso Motel<\/p>\n
Product: 18-Year Old American Straight Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Oak and banana bread crust on the nose, with intense baking spice carrying through to a long, impactful finish. Warm nutmeg brioche and jammy richness make this a complex, comforting pour.<\/p>\n
Brand: Bardstown Bourbon Company<\/p>\n
Product: Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Light fruit and a kiss of smoke giving way to hot black tea. The palate brings spicy peppercorn, apple pie, and burnt maple \u2014 sweet and surprisingly soft for the proof. Long and complex on the finish.<\/p>\n
Brand: Old Hickory<\/p>\n
Product: Hermitage Reserve 15-Year-Old Barrel Proof Light Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Ripe stewed fruit and Snapple-like heather notes on the nose lead into a toasty palate full of warm kitchen spices. Delicate and soft, with orange blossom florals and a tannic tea, honey, and lemon finish. Sweet and warming throughout.<\/p>\n
Flavored Whisk(e)y<\/p>\n
The TTB defines \u201cflavored whisky\u201d as whisky flavored with natural flavoring materials, with or without the addition of sugar, bottled at no less than 30% alcohol by volume. The name of the predominant flavor must appear as part of the product name.<\/p>\n
Brand: XPLORER<\/p>\n
Product: Peanut Butter Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Roasted peanut and vanilla cream up front, layered with caramelized sugar, butterscotch, and soft oak. The palate is rich and creamy \u2014 toffee, caramel, and vanilla balanced by warm roasted peanuts. Finishes long and nutty-sweet, with honeyed toffee and toasted oak lingering.<\/p>\n
Brand: Starlight Distillery<\/p>\n
Product: Blackberry Flavored Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Stewed blackberry and warm baking spice make this taste naturally flavored, not artificial \u2014 bramble fruit with a jammy, lingering sweetness. Finishes long, like a blackberry pie. Balanced and easy to mix with.<\/p>\n
Brand: YUTUMOMO<\/p>\n
Product: Milk Candy Whiskey<\/p>\n
Tasting notes: Wow \u2014 this is exactly as advertised. Milk Duds, milk chocolate, nougat, caramel, and Milky Way bars create a thick, confectionery palate. Sweet, caramel, and toffee through and through. A candy bar in a glass.<\/p>\n
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