LOUISVILLE, KY (August 5, 2024) – The Sazerac Company, one of the world’s leading privately-owned distilled spirits companies, has achieved remarkable success at The Spirits Business’ 2024 American Whiskey Masters, securing a total of 27 medals. This prestigious competition recognized the excellence of Sazerac’s diverse whiskey portfolio, awarding two top-tier Master medals and an impressive array of Gold and Silver medals.
Top Honors for Sazerac’s Finest Whiskeys
Among the standout performers were Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Finished Bourbon and 1792 Aged 12 Years, both of which earned the coveted Master medals, a testament to their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Additionally, 15 of Sazerac’s whiskeys were awarded Gold medals, further cementing the company’s reputation for producing some of the finest spirits in the world.
“We are honored and thrilled to have received 27 medals at this year’s American Whiskey Masters,” said Jake Wenz, President and CEO of Sazerac. “Our teams across Sazerac’s vast portfolio of American whiskeys are committed to the craft of making quality whiskey. These awards are a strong reflection of our team’s daily dedication to exceptional distilling and aging.”
A Glimpse at the Winning Whiskeys
Sazerac’s award-winning lineup includes iconic brands such as W.L. Weller, E.H. Taylor Jr., Buffalo Trace, and the newly released Traveller Whiskey, which made a strong debut by securing a Gold medal in its first year. The full list of Sazerac’s winners is as follows:
Master Medals
- Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Finished Bourbon
- 1792 Bourbon Aged 12 Years
Gold Medals
- Very Old Barton 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon (Super Premium Category)
- W.L. Weller Antique Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1792 Full Proof Bourbon
- 1792 Small Batch Bourbon
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Thomas H. Handy Straight Rye Whiskey
- Benchmark Top Floor Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Benchmark Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Benchmark Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1792 Bottled in Bond Bourbon
- Sazerac Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- Traveller Whiskey
Silver Medals
- Early Times Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon
- W.L. Weller Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Early Times American Blended Whiskey
- Early Times Bottled in Bond Whiskey
- Benchmark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon (No Age Statement Category)
The American Whiskey Masters: A Prestigious Competition
The American Whiskey Masters, organized by The Spirits Business, is a highly respected competition that rigorously evaluates and awards American whiskeys based on blind taste tests conducted by a panel of leading spirits specialists. This year, the competition featured 85 entries from 19 companies across the United States, showcasing the best of American whiskey craftsmanship.
About Sazerac Company
With over 400 years of history, the Sazerac Company is a global leader in the distilled spirits industry. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Sazerac is committed to bringing the finest spirits to consumers worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio includes over 500 extraordinary brands, such as Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Weller, The Last Drop Distillers, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, and many more.
Sazerac also oversees several esteemed distilleries worldwide, including the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France, Paul John Distillery in Goa, India, and Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland.
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