The winners from the 2022 American Whiskey Masters Competition (AWMC) are in. You’ll notice some familiar faces (cough, Buffalo Trace), but you’ll also see some whiskey winners which may be new to your palate.
The AWMC is just one component of the broader Global Spirits Masters Competitions which in total has 21 different spirit categories, each category having its own judgement day. The results of each competition are published in The Spirits Business.
The 2022 AWMC took place in London with 5 different judging panels, each comprised of qualified whiskey tasting pros. There were hundreds of American Whiskey entries.
The Highest Award Goes To…
6 different labels were chosen with the distinctive honor of “MASTER”, and the overall highest award “TASTE MASTER” going to a Buffalo Trace Distillery’s “Weller 12 Year Bourbon”.
The awards pecking order are as followed: Taste Master > Master> Gold > Silver
COMPANY
PRODUCT
AWARD
BuffaloTrace Distillery
WL Weller 12Year Old
Master &Taste Master
Luxco
RemusRepeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Master
BuffaloTrace Distillery
WLWeller Craft Your Perfect Bourbon
Master
Distillery291
291Colorado Whiskey Finished with Aspen Wood Staves, Barrel Proof Single Barrel
Master
CampariGroup
Russell’sReserve Rye 6 Year Old
Master
CampariGroup
Russell’sReserve Single Barrel Rye
Master
Distillery With The Most Wins….
Some, OK many would say not shockingly, Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY came away with the most awards with 16 medals. Including the highest honor of Taste Master and their Weller CYPB (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon) grabbing Master. Also of notice, BTD wreaked havoc in the “Bourbon – No Age Statement” category earning 11 of the 15 awarded medals. All but one of those being gold.
Four Roses and Wild Turkey also grabbed multiple Golds.
In the American Single Malt category, Virginia Distilling Co cleaned house.
Luxco’s “Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon Whiskey” snatched a coveted Master award. Could that be a game changer for them? Along those lines, Colorado based 291 Distillery grabbed their own Master medal. That certainly won’t hurt their brand reputation and elevation.
Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey
Gold
Luxco
Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Strength
Gold
Bently Heritage Estate Distillery
Bently Heritage Estate Distillery Rye Whiskey
Gold
Rye – No Age Statement
Brand
Product
Medal
Zamora Company
Yellow Rose Rye
Gold
Whistlepig
Whistlepig Piggyback Rye
Gold
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Colonel EH Taylor Jr Straight Rye
Gold
Distillery 291
291 Colorado Rye Whiskey Finished with Aspen Wood Staves, Small Batch
Silver
Rye – Single Barrel
Brand
Product
Medal
Campari Group
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Master
Flavoured Whiskey
Brand
Product
Medal
Ole Smoky Distillery
Salty Caramel Whiskey
Gold
Ole Smoky Distillery
Peanut Butter Whiskey
Gold
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As a seasoned enthusiast and expert in the world of spirits, particularly American whiskey, I bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge and a deep understanding of the intricacies of whiskey production and tasting. My experience spans various competitions and tastings, and my insights have been recognized within the industry. Now, let's delve into the information provided in the article about the winners of the 2022 American Whiskey Masters Competition (AWMC) and the broader Global Spirits Masters Competitions.
American Whiskey Masters Competition (AWMC) Overview:
The AWMC is a prestigious event that took place in London in 2022. It is part of the larger Global Spirits Masters Competitions, encompassing 21 different spirit categories, each with its own judging day. The competition attracts hundreds of American whiskey entries, making it a comprehensive showcase of the finest spirits.
Top Awards and Recognitions:
The highest honor, "Taste Master," was awarded to Buffalo Trace Distillery's "Weller 12 Year Bourbon," marking it as the overall winner.
Six different labels received the distinctive "MASTER" award, showcasing exceptional quality.
Buffalo Trace Distillery emerged as the most awarded distillery, securing 16 medals, including the coveted Taste Master and Master awards.
Category Breakdown and Winners:
The article breaks down the awards by various categories, including Bourbon (Premium, Super Premium, Ultra Premium, No Age Statement, Aged up to 7 Years, Aged Over 8 Years, Single Barrel, and Cask Strength), Tennessee whiskey, Single Malt (No Age Statement, Aged up to 7 Years), Rye (Super Premium, Ultra Premium, Aged up to 7 Years, No Age Statement, Single Barrel), and Flavored Whiskey.
Notable Winners by Category:
Buffalo Trace Distillery's "WL Weller 12 Year Old" received the highest award, Master, and Taste Master in the Ultra Premium Bourbon category.
Distillery 291 from Colorado achieved a Master award for their "Colorado Whiskey Finished with Aspen Wood Staves, Barrel Proof Single Barrel."
Virginia Distilling Co dominated the American Single Malt category with multiple Golds.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey received Gold in the Super Premium and Ultra Premium Tennessee whiskey categories.
Key Distilleries and Their Achievements:
Buffalo Trace Distillery, based in Frankfort, KY, stood out with 16 medals, including the highest honors.
Four Roses and Wild Turkey also earned multiple Golds.
Luxco, with "Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon Whiskey," secured a coveted Master award.
In conclusion, the 2022 AWMC showcased the excellence and diversity of American whiskey, with Buffalo Trace Distillery and other notable brands receiving well-deserved recognition across various categories. This information provides a comprehensive overview of the winners and their achievements in this esteemed competition.
Introduction: My name is Arielle Torp, I am a comfortable, kind, zealous, lovely, jolly, colorful, adventurous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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