BARTON 1792 DISTILLERY BOURBONS WIN THREE GOLD MEDALS AT AMERICAN WHISKEY MASTERS COMPETITION

Two Silver Medals also Awarded to Straight Bourbon Whiskeys

BARDSTOWN, KY (Sept. 11, 2019) –  Kentucky Tavern, Very Old Barton 80 Proof and Very Old Barton 90 Proof bourbons won gold medals at the 2019 American Whiskey Masters competition. In addition to the three gold medals, Barton 1792 Distillery bourbons received two silver medals, for 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Zackariah Harris Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

All awards are given at the discretion of the judges through a blind tasting. The panel of judges consisted of leading spirits specialists. The 2019 American Whiskey Masters was a competitive competition with more than 46 entries from 12 different companies.

“We are very pleased to receive the gold and silver medals,” Master Distiller Danny Kahn said. “The awards showcase the diligent work the men and women on our team contribute to the Distillery every day.”

To find more information about Barton 1792 brands, please visit https://www.1792distillery.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 2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.