Each year the American Spirits Council of Tasters hosts an annual, international spirits tasting competition. Stripped of any branding, reputation, pricing and preconceived feelings or biases, spirits truly go head to head in the most raw fashion possible.

The awards are hosted by spirits personality and veteran tasting judge, Fred Minnick, and producers in the competition have the opportunity to have their products recognized on Fred’s Youtube Channel, social media, news articles, newsletters, and festival.

After a rigorous blind judging process and live-streamed championship round, award levels from Best in Class, Double Platinum, Platinum, Gold, to Honorable Mention are bestowed upon the seasons’ champions.

So if you’re on the hunt for the best whiskey, look no further than this list of the Trail’s 2022 award winning spirits:

2022 ASCoT Award Winning Bottles

Old Line Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey Cask Strength

Gold

A bold and well-rounded flavor, this is the most serious expression of Old Line’s award-winning Single Malt Whiskey

Old Line Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey Sherry Cask Finish

Double Platinum

Classic notes of caramel, brown sugar, and tobacco mixed with more complex notes of stonefruit, nuts, and raisins.

Sagamore Spirits Straight Rye Double Oak Whiskey

Gold

Notes of caramel, toffee, hazelnut, and toasted coconut

When it comes to the world of spirit competitions, there are plenty more where this came from, and you will see that many of our bottles proudly bestow several titles.

You can pick up any of these bottles along the Trail, and begin tasting for yourself. Wrap them up as gifts for dad this Father’s Day, take on a tasting frenzy and become your own whiskey connoisseur, or pair these bottles with summer recipes for your next outdoor party!