BARTON 1792 WHISKIES RECEIVE GOLD AND SILVER AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION – American Whiskey News
BARTON 1792 WHISKIES RECEIVE GOLD AND SILVER AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
BARDSTOWN, kENTUCKY (June 5, 2019) The whiskies from Barton 1792 Distillery were recognized with four awards at the 8th annual Denver International Spirits Competition, including three Gold medals.
Gold recipients include:
- Very Old Barton 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Very Old Barton 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Silver recipients include:
- 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
“We are honored to receive these awards,” Master Distiller Danny Kahn said. “It is a testament to the work and passion of our entire team, and we look forward to creating world-class whiskies for years to come.”
The Denver International Spirits Competition was held in Denver, Colorado, and is the largest professional spirits competition in the Rocky Mountain Region. Winners were selected by a panel of 30 respected spirits authorities who rate entries through a double-blind process on a 100-point scale.
Complete results for the 2019 Denver International Spirits Competition can be found at http://www.denverspiritscomp.com/.
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 28 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. This whiskey is named for the year Kentucky became a state and is the recent gold medal winner at the 2017 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.
