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World Whiskies Awards 2026

Winners

Best American Rye Whiskey

Best American Rye Whiskey
Category Winner
No Age Statement
Elijah Craig
Toasted Rye

United States

"A classic Bourbon nose with salty buttery caramel corn and burnt sugar gives way to a palate that matches the nose plus some clove and spice with a velvet mouth feel. The finish is warm and pleasant."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Minden Mill
Rye
United States

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

12 Years & Under

Category Winner
Category WinnerMinden Mill
Rye
United States
"Green apple, poached pear, fresh cut green grass, lavender, clove, Good n Plenty candy, candy bracelets, saddle soap, leather, cardamom, rum raisin ice cream, spice bomb."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Minden Mill
Rye
United States

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

13 to 20 Years

Category Winner
Category WinnerSazerac
Sazerac 18 Years Old
United States
"There's a vintage quality on the nose that includes oak, sweet leather, and fennel. It's a cherry bomb on the palate with drizzles of caramel and vanilla, tobacco, toasted rye bread, and cherry pie. The finish is soft and long, with notes of butterscotch"

GOLD WINNERS

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