A rare breed
We raise a glass to the industry titans of 2022
Awards season is one of the best times of year as it gives us the chance to take a moment of re ection. After yet another year of ‘extraordinary times’ for the industry to face, it is wonderful to be able to celebrate the best and brightest individuals, bars, producers, and retailers that are truly making their mark on the industry.
Although sadly we are unable to celebrate in person again this year, the results will be announced via the Whisky Magazine Youtube, Facebook and Instagram on February 8, 2022, and we hope that you will take a moment out of your day to join us in applauding these exceptional winners.
We are very pleased to announce the winners and highly commended results in American Whiskey Magazine.
DISTILLER OF THE YEAR
Bu alo Trace Distillery
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Westland Distillery
CRAFT PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Distillery 291
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Corsair Distillery
SUSTAINABLE DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR
Westland Distillery
VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
BRAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Westland Distillery
HIGHLY COMMENDED
A. Smith Bowman
MASTER DISTILLER / MASTER BLENDER OF THE YEAR
Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Shane Armstrong, Westland Distillery
DISTILLERY MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Marcia Likarish, Ironroot Republic Distillery
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Tyler Pederson, Westland Distillery
AMERICAN WHISKEY BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Philip Rawleigh, Distillery 291
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Richie Michaels, Uncle Nearest
VISITOR ATTRACTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Je Crowe, Heaven Hill Brands
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Matt Higgins, Bu alo Trace Distillery
CAMPAIGN INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Westland Distillery
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Breckenridge Distillery
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
Darron Foy, The Flatiron Room
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Jose Guzman, Goodnight Group
BAR OF THE YEAR
Bourbons Bistro
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Flatiron Room
BAR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Goodnight Group
INDEPENDENT BOTTLER OF THE YEAR
Proof and Wood Ventures, Inc.