The American Distilling Institute has announced the winners of its 2026 International Spirits Competition, one of the largest contests dedicated to spirits produced in the United States. The title of “America’s Greatest Whiskey 2026” went to Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof A925, a cask-strength release from the Heaven Hill Brands portfolio, the distillery that dominated the bourbon and rye categories with numerous gold medals. Also in the whiskey category, Still 630 Distillery was named best cask-strength release, while Minglewood Distilling won the bottled-in-bond category. The competition also included international categories, with established names such as WhistlePig, Four Roses and Patrón among the gold medal winners, confirming the high quality level of the American spirits industry in 2026.
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Source: American Distilling Institute