Daniel Davis
The Majestic Shining Star of Bourbon
Imagine the crunch of gravel under your boots as you stroll through the heart of Virginia’s lush countryside; American history seeping through the timeworn facades of colonial manors. Suddenly, you find yourself standing before a heritage-rich distillery, standing tall in the tranquil scenery; it’s none other than the renowned home of A. Smith Bowman Bourbon. Nestled within these brick walls, a tale of expert craftsmanship and an unmatchable spirit unravels. Recently, the legacy was honored and earned the bourbon world’s most prestigious recognition – a double gold medal at the North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition.
Double Gold – An Achievement of Unparalleled Distinction
For those not inebriated (pun intended) in the intricate world of spirits and bourbon, double gold might not resonate as a familiar term. However, within the spirit industry, the tagline represents an honor of unheard-of magnitude. Think of it as the Oscars equivalent for adult beverages. The competition is esteemed, the stakes are high, and a double gold essentially means achieving an unanimous gold-medal score from every judge on the panel – an exceptional feat to say the least.
What makes the double gold so special?
The obstacles to achieving double gold merit are many and challenging. Firstly, the bourbon must pass through a series of stringent blind tastings. These testing panels consist of expert tasters, distillers, and critics in the industry – the folks who know their spirits like the back of their hands. With their seasoned palates, these elites judge and evaluate each bourbon on aroma, taste, and overall impression. More often than not, only a handful of entries achieve unanimous gold medal scoring from such an esteemed panel, making A. Smith Bowman Bourbon’s achievement even more extraordinary.
The Legacy of A. Smith Bowman Bourbon
Before we delve into the details of the competition and how A. Smith Bowman secured this impressive victory, let’s take a step back and observe the origins of this distinguished bourbon. Tracing its roots back to the era of the American Revolution, the Bowman family has strived over centuries to perfect their unique distillation techniques. By setting their distillery on their farm in Sunset Hills in 1935, the pioneering Bowman brothers, Abram and DeLong, set their eyes on producing ‘quality not quantity’ that still stands as the cornerstone of every A. Smith Bowman Bourbon bottle.
The key to their distinct character
A. Smith Bowman Bourbon’s secret lays in the copper still affectionately named “Mary”, an integral part of the distillation process. Boasting an innovative design carefully aligned with traditional methods, “Mary” nurtures the rich, aromatic spirit; the resulting bourbon, often likened to liquid gold, successfully captures hearts and taste buds alike.
Victory at the North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition
At the forefront of A. Smith Bowman Bourbon’s achievement is their masterpiece bourbon: the John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon. This spirit of unmatched quality and flavor sailed through several rounds of blind tastings, securing the unanimous approval of the judges. Its exquisite balance of flavors, eye-catching amber hue, and inviting aroma were rewarded with the highest recognition color as it clinched the double gold.
The future looks promising
Drawing on strength from its historical roots and exemplary craftsmanship, A. Smith Bowman Bourbon is set to continue its trail of successes in the world of premium bourbons. Fueled by this significant recognition, its master distillers remain dedicated to their promise of quality, ready to prove that the taste of A. Smith Bowman Bourbon is truly gold standard.
