Winning Years

Our Products

2024

Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve Small Batch

Whisky
93 Points

Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Small Batch

Whisky
88 Points

Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bottled in Bond

Whisky
86 Points

Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve Small Batch

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2024

Gold Medal

93 Points

USA Spirits Ratings 2024

Small Batch Bourbon Of The Year

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

With leather, spice, and roasted nuts on the nose, this spirit reveals rich tobacco, dried apricot, and intense woody spice on the palate, finishing warmly with earthy notes.

Producer Name: Bluegrass Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: 9

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Teresa Dito

Mixologist Bartender at Hilton & Peninsula Golf Club

Tim Marson MW

Category Director at Wine.com

Zachary Taylor

Bar Manager

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

Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Small Batch

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2024

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Robust and medium-bodied, this bourbon features warming spices and baked fruits, with floral honeysuckle and a rich flavor profile of fig and mulling spices.

Producer Name: Bluegrass Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: 4

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Bruce Abbott

Spirits Category Manager at Brown Jug Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska

Jonathan Whitwell

National WPE Program Manager at Cushman & Wakefield

Aom Lee

Director of Outlets Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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

Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bottled in Bond

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2024

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Creamy and full-bodied, this spirit showcases American oak flavors with caramelized brown sugar and spices, balanced by red fruit, cherry, and cedar notes.

Producer Name: Bluegrass Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: 6

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Jonathan Whitwell

National WPE Program Manager at Cushman & Wakefield

Bruce Abbott

Spirits Category Manager at Brown Jug Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska

Aom Lee

Director of Outlets Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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

Bluegrass Distillers

United States

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Our Products

2024

Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve Small Batch

Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Small Batch

Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bottled in Bond

Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve Small Batch

Whisky

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Teresa Dito

Tim Marson MW

Zachary Taylor

Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Small Batch

Whisky

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Bruce Abbott

Jonathan Whitwell

Aom Lee

Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bottled in Bond

Whisky

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Jonathan Whitwell

Bruce Abbott

Aom Lee

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United States