Daddy Rack Wins Prestigious Gold Medal at the Ascot Awards
Congratulations to Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Whiskey for winning yet another prestigious award, the Double Platinum, at the highly esteemed Ascot Awards 2023.
The Ascot Awards, American Spirits Council of Tasters, founded by renowned spirits critic Fred Minnick, announced the winners for the 2023 Ascot Awards. The Ascots received more than 1,100 entries and judges scored each product uniquely. Their scores are tallied with the highest moving on to the next round, where Category Winners are chosen. Category Champions go onto compete for Best in Show.
Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Small Batch Whiskey won the ‘Best Tennessee whiskey’ category, taking home the Double Platinum Medal, a remarkable achievement for still such a young and upcoming brand.
Master Maker J.Arthur Rackham, aka Daddy Rack himself, commented: “It’s really such an honour to be winning these awards, the team are delighted to win ‘Best Tennessee whiskey’ at The Ascot Awards. This prestigious honour motivates to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence and delivering unforgettable experiences to our discerning whiskey enthusiasts”.
The professional judges for the Ascot finals include Denaya J. Reid, Women Association; Tiffany Barrier, The Drinking Coach; Francesco Lafranconi, Founder of the Academy of Spirits and Fine Service; Max Solano, founder of Bar Chef Productions; Jack Beguedou (Hood Sommelier), Spirit Consultant;
DADDY RACK TENNESSEE STRAIGHT WHISKEY: WINNER OF THE BEST TENNESSEE WHISKEY CATEGORY
Brad Williams, Senior Category Manager of spirits for Liquor Barn/Bevmo; Lew Bryson, author of Whiskey Master Class; Greg Wilson, RNDC; Clay Risen, whiskey author and editor The New York Times; and Fred Minnick, founder of the Ascots.
The Ascot Awards is an international spirits competition created by spirits personality and veteran tasting judge, Fred Minnick. The competition provides a unique opportunity for distillers to have their products recognised through Fred’s Youtube channel, social media, news articles, newsletters, and festivals.
Daddy Rack’s success at the Ascot Awards underscores the brand’s adherence to traditional distilling methods and its unwavering focus on creating a superior product. Handcrafted in the heart of Tennessee, Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Whiskey is renowned for its smooth, well-balanced flavour profile, paying homage to the rich heritage and legacy of the region.
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