So many bourbons, so little time. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held last month. In its 11 year, the competition is for the full range of spirits. From gin and rum, vodka, bourbon, rye and tequela products.
Of course, we’re only interested in the bourbons.
One of my favorites won a Double Gold Medal. The 1792 Ridgemont Reserve is a fine bourbon. I’ve found it to be smooth with hints of apple in aroma and taste. 1792 came out tops in the Straight Bourbon division.
The Early Times 354 in the same division received a Gold award. It was released earlier this year. I wrote about it a while back in early February.
Over the weekend, I sipped on some Blantons. I am not seeing it in the list. It was a very pleasing product with hints of cherry and vanilla that finished with a little spice. Very nice indeed.
Take a look at the bourbon awards and see where your favorite stacks up. If you branch out from your faithful spirit, let me know what you tried and what you thought of it.
I have underlined bourbons that are not Kentucky natives. I continue to be interested in the bourbons that are being produced outside the Bluegrass state.
You’ll see some bourbons from Texas, Iowa, Virginia and New York.
Straight Bourbon
Double Gold Medal, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [46.5%] $28. www.sazerac.com
Double Gold Medal, Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, USA [40%] $14. www.luxco.com
Gold Medal, Bulleit Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [45%] $25. www.diageo.com
Gold Medal, Early Times 354 Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [40%] $16. www.Brown-Forman.com
Silver Medal, Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado, USA [43%] $$39. www.breckenridgedistillery.com
Silver Medal, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [45%] $25. www.buffalotrace.com
Silver Medal, Charter 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [50.5%] $18. www.sazerac.com
Silver Medal, Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [40%] $18. www.fourroses.us
Silver Medal, Jim Beam Black Bourbon , Kentucky, USA [43%] $22. www.beamglobal.com
Silver Medal, Old Forester Straight Bourbon 86 Proof, Kentucky, USA [43%] $18. www.brown-forman.com
Silver Medal, Old Forester Straight Bourbon Signature, Kentucky, USA [50%] $21. www.brown-forman.com
Bronze Medal, Maker’s Mark Bourbon 46, Kentucky, USA [47%] $35. www.evins.com
Bronze Medal, Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [50.5%] $20.
Bronze Medal, Wild Turkey Bourbon 81, Kentucky, USA [40.5%] $17.
Small Batch Bourbon 10 Yrs. &
Double Gold Medal, Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [40%] $37. www.beamglobal.com
Double Gold Medal, Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40. Importer: William Grant & Sons, USA – New York, NY
Double Gold Medal, Knob Creek Bourbon Single Barrel Reserve, Kentucky, USA [60%] $40. www.beamglobal.com
Double Gold Medal, Noah’s Mill Bourbon, USA [57.15%] $55. www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com
Double Gold Medal, Russel’s Reserve Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [45%] $35.
Gold Medal, Bowman Brothers Bourbon, Virginia, USA [45%] $30. www.sazerac.com
Gold Medal, Cedar Ridge Distillery Iowa Bourbon Whiskey, USA [40%] $36. www.crwine.com
Gold Medal, Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [45%] $28. www.fourroses.us
Gold Medal, Knob Creek Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [50%] $30. www.beamglobal.com
Gold Medal, Parker’s Heritage Collection 10 Year Old Wheated Bourbon, Heritage Collection, Kentucky, USA [62.1%] $80. www.heaven-hill.com
Gold Medal, Rowan’s Creek Bourbon, USA [50.05%] $40. www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com
Gold Medal, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, Kentucky, USA $38.
Gold Medal, Wild Turkey Bourbon Kentucky Spirit, Kentucky, USA [50.5%] $50.
Gold Medal, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Bourbon, Maple Wood Finish, Kentucky, USA [47.2%] $90. www.woodfordreserve.com / www.brown-forman.com
Gold Medal, Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [45.2%] $33. www.woodfordreserve.com / www.brown-forman.com
Silver Medal, Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 2008 Vintage, Texas, USA [47%] $78. www.garrisonbros.com
Silver Medal, Hudson Four Grain Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40. Importer: William Grant & Sons, USA – NewYork, NY
Small Batch Bourbon 11 Yrs. or Older
Best Bourbon, Double Gold Medal, George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [71.5%] $70. www.sazerac.com
Double Gold Medal, Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 15 Year Old, USA [53.5%] $80. www.sazerac.com
Gold Medal, Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 17 Year Old, USA [45%] $70. www.sazerac.com
Gold Medal, William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA [63.3%] $70. www.sazerac.com
Silver Medal, Jefferson’s Select 18 Year Old Bourbon, Kentucky, USA [47%] $90. www.castlebrandsinc.com
Silver Medal, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, 12 Year Old, Kentucky, USA [47.5%] $50. www.brown-forman.com
Silver Medal, Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 20 Year Old, USA [45.2%] $100. www.sazerac.com
Silver Medal, Wild Turkey Bourbon Tradition, 15 Year Old, Kentucky, USA [50.5%] $125.
If your interested in other products, you can see the awards for the non bourbons here.
