Winning Years

2020

Our Products

2020

Glen Fargo American Malt Whiskey

Whisky
95 Points

Minions Van Skap Aquavit

Other Spirits
93 Points

Crooked Furrow Harvest Blend

Whisky
88 Points

Minions Old Tom Gin

Gin
82 Points

Minions Gin

Gin
81 Points

Minions Barrel Reserve Gin

Gin
80 Points

Glen Fargo American Malt Whiskey

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Gold Medal

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

First aromas of barley and dried apricot. A rich and round mouthfeel showcases flavors of grain, tobacco, and dark cherry. Very minimal finish of oak and vanilla.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: 4

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Matthew Talbert

Owner at Left Coast Seafood Restaurant & Marketplace

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

Minions Van Skap Aquavit

Other Spirits

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

Herbal accents such as fennel and star anise drive this. A richer mouthfeel with lots of juniper on the end.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Other Spirits

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

Crooked Furrow Harvest Blend

Whisky

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

First aroma of vanilla, malt, and chocolate with hints of red fruit. Peanuts give way to caramel covered pop corn in the flavors. A lighter body but with a full finish of baking spices.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: 2

Category: Whisky

TASTED BY:

Matthew Talbert

Owner at Left Coast Seafood Restaurant & Marketplace

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

Minions Old Tom Gin

Gin

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

Less botanical, more approachable flavors of juniper and liquorice make for a richer, sweeter, wonderful taste and fulfilling aftertaste. Excellent value.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Gin

TASTED BY:

Michael Cecconi

Bartender in Residence at Stirred Mixology Instructor, Monday Night Mixology & The Institute of Culinary Education

Madeline McKay

Bartender at Sheraton FW

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

Minions Gin

Gin

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

Flavors of licorice, floral, some citrus sweetness, would work beautifully in a lot of cocktails. Smooth and herbaceous on the finish.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Gin

TASTED BY:

Kristofer van Zanten

Beverage Director

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

Minions Barrel Reserve Gin

Gin

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Anise flavor dominates. Flavors of spices lightly muted making it a great sipping gin.

Producer Name: Proof Artisan Distillers
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Gin

TASTED BY:

Madeline McKay

Bartender at Sheraton FW

Michael Cecconi

Bartender in Residence at Stirred Mixology Instructor, Monday Night Mixology & The Institute of Culinary Education

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

Winning Years

2020

Glen Fargo American Malt Whiskey

Minions Van Skap Aquavit

Crooked Furrow Harvest Blend

Minions Old Tom Gin

Minions Gin

Minions Barrel Reserve Gin

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Matthew Talbert

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Matthew Talbert

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Michael Cecconi

Madeline McKay

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Kristofer van Zanten

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Madeline McKay

Michael Cecconi

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