DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARD

Bird Dog Gingerbread Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
(Western Spirits, KY)  70° proof

Nose: Gingerbread, cinnamon, berry.
Palate: Ginger, gingerbread, cookies, berries, apple, cinnamon, baking spices, Red Hots, Christmas flavors, pecan, wood, smooth.
Finish: Ginger, Ginger Snaps, marshmallow, Red Hots, spicy, super soft, silky, good representation, fun, festive.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Hucked Huckleberry Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
(Lolo Creek Distillery, MT, TX)  75° proof

Nose: Blueberry, almond.
Palate: Good huckleberry flavor, strong berry, dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, underlying oak.
Finish: Berry, vanilla, nice, clean, silky, creamy.

Gold Medal

Hardhide Chilton County Peach Whiskey
(Sidewalk Side Spirits, LA)  86° proof

Nose: Peach, lemon, green tea.
Palate: Georgia peach, fuzzy peach, rich caramel, honey, cinnamon, schnapps, young bourbon, oak, good balance, pleasing mix.
Finish: Real peach, cobbler, cinnamon, well balanced, clean, refreshing, nice, delicious.

Gold Medal

Frisky Caramel Flavored Whiskey
(Frisky Whiskey, SC)  70° proof

Nose: Caramel, caramel apple, butterscotch, marshmallow, s’mores.
Palate: Good caramel flavor, strong caramel, vanilla, chocolate, Graham cracker, cinnamon, subtle whiskey, creamy.
Finish: Caramel, butterscotch, chocolate, vanilla, custard, clotted cream, honey, soft, easy drinking, a nice addition to a cocktail.

Gold Medal

Bird Dog Black Espresso Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
(Western Spirits, KY)  70° proof

Nose: Fresh brewed coffee, caramel, toffee, nutty.
Palate: Rich coffee, hint of espresso, toffee, vanilla, well-balanced with whiskey, velvety mouthfeel, creamy, nicely done.
Finish: Mocha, chocolate, vanilla, cream, touch of citrus, great.

Gold Medal

Sugar Moon Maple Syrup Flavored Whiskey
(High Peaks Distilling Co., NY)   66° proof

Nose: Maple, simple syrup, cocoa powder, cola, ginger.
Palate: Rich maple, caramel, chocolate, honey, simple syrup, ginger, mint, pecan shells, oak, well-made.
Finish: Mocha, brown sugar, licorice root, earthy, balanced, smooth, great.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Whiplash Whipped Cream Flavored Whiskey
(Blue Spirits Distilling, WA)   70° proof.

Nose: Whipped cream, marshmallow, caramel, butterscotch, toffee, enticing & seductive.
Palate: Caramel cream, caramel, butterscotch, heavy cream, vanilla, marshmallow, cotton candy, coffee, nice flavors, silky mouthfeel, creamy, unique.
Finish: Vanilla, butterscotch, toffee, sweet, nice balance, creamy, pretty.

Silver Medal

William Wolf Pecan Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
(The Netherlands)   60° proof.

Nose: Pecan pie, gingersnap, maple syrup, resin, old wood.
Palate: Rich pecan, good pecan flavor, light roasted pecan, very pecan shell, dark chocolate, vanilla, maple, pancakes, berry jam, oak, delicate.
Finish: Light pecan, maple syrup, balanced, soft, easy drinking, great for cocktails.

Silver Medal

BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS

Bird Dog Hot Cinnamon Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
(Western Spirits, KY)   70° proof.

Nose: Cinnamon, Fireball.
Palate: Strong cinnamon, Red Hots, Fireball, Hot Tamales candy, ginger, sweet, subtle whiskey.
Finish: Cinnamon, Fireball, Hot Tamale candy, clean, simple, mild, easy drinking.

Bronze Medal

Mash & Mallow S’mores Whiskey
(Mash & Mallow Whiskey Co., KY)   70° proof.

Nose: Caramel, toffee, maple syrup, Graham cracker, walnut.
Palate: Marshmallow, very subtle chocolate, maple syrup, Graham cracker, sweet toast, peat, earthy, oak, toasted barrel, 3-way balanced s’mores.
Finish: Chocolate, toffee, toasted marshmallow, white sugar, kettle corn, cereal, peat.

Bronze Medal