Daniel Davis
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 Bourbon Whiskey Takes Home Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is a prestigious international competition that recognizes the best spirits from around the globe. This year, over 3,600 entries were submitted, making it the largest spirits competition in the world.
Among the winners was Smooth Ambler Spirits, a West Virginia distillery that took home a gold medal for its Old Scout 7 Bourbon Whiskey. This high-rye, 99-proof spirit is aged for seven years and has a bold, sweet, and spicy flavor with subtle notes of apple, leather, and cherry pipe tobacco.
“We didn’t just set out to make award-winning whiskey,” said Smooth Ambler. “We also set out to create a source of pride for West Virginians everywhere.”
This is not the first time Smooth Ambler has been recognized for its spirits. In 2016, the company won Best in the World single barrel whiskey at The World Whiskies Awards by Whisky Magazine.
In addition to Smooth Ambler, two other West Virginia distilleries won awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Man Cave Distilling won a bronze medal for its Ambrosia and a double gold medal for its Straight Bourbon 4 Year Cask Strength Distillers Reserve. Swilled Dog won two silver medals for its Take Me Home: Straight Bourbon Whiskey finishing with a Maple Syrup Cask and its Mon Forest Reserve Dry Gin.
These awards are a testament to the quality of spirits being produced in West Virginia. The state is home to a growing number of distilleries, and these awards are sure to help raise the profile of West Virginia spirits on the national and international stage.
Conclusion
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is a major event in the spirits industry, and winning a medal is a significant achievement. Smooth Ambler Spirits is to be commended for its gold medal win for its Old Scout 7 Bourbon Whiskey. This award is sure to help boost sales of the whiskey and raise the profile of Smooth Ambler Spirits.
