Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. was awarded Double Gold in the John Barleycorn Awards for all five expressions submitted.  The labels include Peerless Small Batch Bourbon, Peerless Small Batch Rye, Peerless Small Batch Double Oak Bourbon, Peerless Small Batch Double Oak Rye, and Peerless High Rye Bourbon.

All Peerless products were recognized in the international competition for their exceptional appearance, aroma, taste, and finish. Amongst the panel’s praises, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. High Rye Bourbon was deemed, “A damn fine bourbon.”

The John Barleycorn Awards recognize excellence in the spirits industry. Each entry was blind-tasted and scored on a 100-point scale. Judging is under the leadership of noted spirits writer John McCarthy. He oversees the elite panel of judges, including Leslie Sbrocco, Fred Minnick, Clay Risen, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, Robin Robinson, Wayne Curtis, Frank Caiafa, G. Clay Whittaker, Tony Sachs, Brad Japhe, Rachel DelRocco Terrazas, Amanda Schuster, Lou Bank, Zach Johnston, Emma Janzen, and Susan Reigler.

“We are honored to have been recognized across the board by this group of esteemed professionals,” Carson Taylor, Peerless President, said in a statement. “The Peerless team prides itself on its commitment to bettering craft whiskey. Accolades like these serve as confirmation of our dedication and determination. We thank our loyal patrons for their incredible support.”

A complete list of winners, along with more information, is available at www.barleycornawards.com.

Barrell Batch 035 Gets Kudos

Barrell Bourbon Batch 035 ranked #11 on Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of 2023.

Whisky Advocate said, “Barrell has made a tradition of avoiding a standard formula, but what is standard is its remarkable skill at sourcing and blending.Surprisingly drinkable at this proof, sweet cornbread and jammy strawberry aromas lead to apalate rich with root beer spices and cinnamon before a finish of drying leather and cocoa.”

Great Jones Brings Back Whiskey Wonderland

Great Jones Whiskey is back this winter with its Whiskey Wonderland.

The Speakeasy is transformed into a holiday-themed winter chalet serving theatrical seasonal cocktails made with Great Jones’ whiskey, alongside wintery bites like Chocolate Fondue, Winter Truffle Flatbread, and Duo Holiday Sliders. The Chalet will run through the holiday season into January 2024.