Kings County Distillery’s Straight Bourbon is made from New York State 80% organic corn and 20% English malted barley, is twice distilled in copper pot stills and then aged in new charred oak barrels. Rich in caramel, vanilla, and holiday spice, this bottle is cited frequently in lists of best non-Kentucky bourbons. Aged for at least three years, this is a precocious whiskey, surprisingly robust for its age.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition: double-gold 2019, gold 2020 & 2017, bronze 2018.

ADI Craft Spirit Awards: silver medal 2013 and 2014 (Best in Category), 2012, 2017, 2019, bronze 2018. 

ACSA Awards: silver medals 2020, 2019, 2016, (2) 2014; bronze 2018, 2017.

Great American Spirits Competition: Silver 2020

“Exotic and deep, with flavors of grain, licorice, vanilla and molasses.” (#2 Craft Bourbon, 3-Stars) — Eric Asimov, New York Times 2014.

“Top Ten Bourbons” —Time Out New York, 2014