THOMAS S. MOORE PORT FINISHED BOURBON AWARDED GOLD OUTSTANDING AT 2022 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION

 Eight Barton 1792 Distillery bourbons honored in total

BARDSTOWN, Ky (April 28, 2022) Thomas S. Moore Port Finished Bourbon received a Gold Outstanding score at the 2022 International Wine & Spirits Competition, receiving 98 out of 100 points. This honor is given to outstanding spirits that “immediately sets itself apart from others in the category.” In addition to this award, Barton 1792 Distillery bourbons claimed two Gold medals, one Silver medal and four Bronze medals.

Gold Outstanding was awarded to:

• Thomas S. Moore Port Finished Bourbon

Gold medals went to:

• 1792 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Thomas S. Moore Chardonnay Finished Bourbon

Silver medal was awarded to:

• 1792 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bronze medals went to:

• 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1792 Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The International Wine & Spirits Competition uses a double-blind tasting method, in which samples are tasted in pre-poured numbered glasses to ensure judges never see a bottle. Spirits are judged by a panel of world-renowned experts from across the global spirits trade, allowing for group discussion. For more information on the International Wine and Spirits Competition, visit https://www.iwsc.net/.

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 31 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery, and is named for the year Kentucky became a state. The Distillery has garnered a number of prestigious awards for its whiskies, including its 1792 Full Proof, which was named the World Whiskey of the Year for 2020.  To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.