Winning Years

2022

Our Products

2022

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 3

Whisky
93 Points

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 2

Whisky
91 Points

Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka

Vodka
84 Points

Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum

Rum
80 Points

Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream

Liqueurs
76 Points

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 3

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2022

Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

Salted caramel nose with notes of candied citrus, sherry, apricot, and sticky toffee pudding on the palate. Well-integrated oak, delicious and balanced characters, finish with the signature rye pepper notes.

Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Country: United States
Vintage: 3

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Nat Harry

Cocktail & Spirits Professional

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 2

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2022

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Lovely amber color with delicious notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and maple. Clean mouthfeel, spicy profile, excellent full-bodied rye characters, and a caramel finish.

Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Country: United States
Vintage: 3

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Nat Harry

Cocktail & Spirits Professional

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka

Vodka

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USA Spirits Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Smooth and sweet expressions of cinnamon on the nose and palate.

Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Vodka

TASTED BY:

Jade Lastimosa

Addison Draper

Bartender; Intoxicologist

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum

Rum

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USA Spirits Ratings 2022

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Coconut, toffee, and popcorn on the nose. Sweet chocolate, coconut, and toffee flavor on the palate. Toffee flavor lingers on the tongue.

Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Rum

TASTED BY:

Clay Coleman

Beverage Supervisor at Bon Appétit Management Company

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream

Liqueurs

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USA Spirits Ratings 2022

Bronze Medal

76 Points

Tasting Notes:

Notes of coffee, toffee, and Irish cream flavor on the palate. Creamy and soft expressions.

Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Co.
Country: United States
Vintage: 0

Category: Liqueurs

TASTED BY:

Samantha Lindquist

Bartender and Mixologist for Alila Napa Valley

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Winning Years

2022

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 3

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Batch 2

Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka

Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum

Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Nat Harry

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Nat Harry

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Jade Lastimosa

Addison Draper

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Clay Coleman

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Samantha Lindquist

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