Best of Show-First Place, Savor Spear Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Middle) Best of Show-Second Place, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon, (Left) Best of Show-Third Place, Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength (Right)
2023 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Winners Announcement!
We are excited to announce the 2023 winners!
This year we received 20% more entries than last year.
Eight products were awarded Double Gold, with scores of 95 or higher. Our top judges tasted these products and selected three "Best of Show" Winners:
"Best of Show"-First Place (96 points/ Double Gold)
Northwest Spirits, Savor Spear Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Non-Kentucky Bourbon, Finished with a White Oak Stave. Aged five years, 51.5% Abv, $54 MSRP
"Best of Show"-Second Place (97 points/ Double Gold)
Bhakta Spirits, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon, 2013 Vintage
9.5 years, 50.3% AbV, $149 retail
"Best of Show"-Third Place (96 points/ Double Gold)
Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength.
Four years, 70% AbV, $149.99
A special thank you goes to all the brands, judges, and staff who made this ninth-annual competition a success!
For a complete 2023 list of winners click here
