San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2013, 2011: Double Gold Medal
2015, 2014, 2012: Gold Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
2012: Gold Medal, Exceptional
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2014: 95, Chairman’s Trophy, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
2013, 2012: 91, Finalist, Excellent, Highly Recommended
Spirit Journal
2011: 4 Stars, Highly Recommended
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
This amber whiskey is made with 95% rye, which puts it on the very high-rye side of the spectrum, and gives it a spicy zip. In some ways, this evokes an ultradry version of an orange liqueur, with juicy orange notes dusted with black pepper, clove, nutmeg and a faint hoppy note.