Craft Releases and High-Scoring Bourbons
Key Questions
Which craft distilleries are releasing new or innovative whiskeys?
New additions include Four Roses Experimental Series Mizunara finish, Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select, Peerless Toasted Rye, and Glasgow Distillery Recioto cask finish. Cedar Ridge 9+yr rye and Hard Truth Mizunara Wheated Bourbon are also featured.
What evidence shows increasing global whisky diversity?
Indian single malts from GianChand and others, plus Kavalan's 1,000 gold medals, highlight growing entries from India and Taiwan. Augusta Distillery's award as Best Bourbon in the World further supports craft innovation.
Are there any high-scoring or award-winning craft bourbons mentioned?
Augusta Distillery received recognition as Best Bourbon in the World, with additional notes on Wildrye Distilling Montana bourbon and Smooth Ambler Single Barrel Rye. Global craft releases continue to expand.
New craft additions: Four Roses Experimental Series Mizunara finish, Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select (American single malt), Indian single malts list (GianChand, etc.), Glasgow Distillery Recioto cask finish, Peerless Toasted Rye, Cedar Ridge 9+yr rye, plus earlier Augusta Distillery (Best Bourbon in the World), Wildrye Distilling Montana bourbon, Old Louisville Whiskey Company 8yr rye & 9yr bourbon, Hard Truth Mizunara Wheated Bourbon, Hard Truth Double Oaked Rye, Smooth Ambler Single Barrel Rye, Crazy OLD Ryes, Green River Toasted Double Oak, Chicken Cock Old Glory Rye, Koopers Family Rye, Indian single malts (GianChand, Crazy Cock) and Kavalan 1,000 gold medals. Global whisky diversity increasing with Indian and Taiwanese entries.