USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
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A panel of accredited whiskey experts nominated the best 20 American craft whiskey distilleries in the nation. Experts Emily Arden Wells (Gastronomista), Brian Christensen (Artisan Spirit Magazine), Liam Deegan (Barrel Proof), Laura Johnson (Distillerista), Arthur Shapiro (Booze Business) and Bill Thomas (Jack Rose Dining Saloon) were chosen for the Best Craft Whiskey Distillery category based on their expertise in the American craft whiskey industry.
For four weeks, the public voted for their favorites. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company not only hit the 10 best, but we ranked second! Not bad, considering our rye whiskey and bourbon haven’t finished aging. Another great indication of the Peerless quality that we are so proud to share.
A full list of winners is below:
Balcones Distilling
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
StilL 630
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
Westland Distillery
Garrison Brothers Distillery
Mountain Laurel Spirits
High Wire Distilling
Breuckelen Distilling
High West Distillery