HIGH BANK SCORES BIG WITH 17 MEDALS ON 14 SUBMISSIONS AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST SPIRITS COMPETITION
COLUMBUS, OH — High Bank Distillery Co. shines at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, taking home 17 medals including 5 Double Golds and 3 Platinums.
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is known as one of the most influential and respected spirits competition in the world, judging spirits across 100 different categories. It is the 2nd oldest and largest spirits competition, including over 6,000 entries across the world, and is considered the "industry standard" of what's what in alcoholic beverages. High Bank’s Whiskey War line won Best Blended Whiskey in America for three years in a row in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The SFWSC judging process consisted of 70 judges. These industry professionals blind taste hundreds of spirits per category. If a spirit receives a high score, it is awarded a gold. These winning spirits are tasted again. If a spirit is receives multiple high scores it is then awarded a double gold.
High Bank won a total of 17 awards, 5 of them being double golds. Three products received a score of 99 out of 100 - Whiskey War, Whiskey War Barrel Proof and High Bank Vodka. Additionally, Whiskey War Old Fashioned scored a 98 and Whiskey War Double Double Oaked received a high score of 95. In addition, High Bank received 3 platinum medals. A platinum medal is given to products that receive double gold marks three years in a row or more. Take a look at the record-breaking awards:
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED
(Batch #5 - Currently sold out)
HIGH BANK VODKA
(In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR BARREL PROOF
(Batch #102 - In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR OLD FASHIONED RTD
(In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED
(Batch #5 - Currently sold out)
HIGH BANK VODKA
(In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR BARREL PROOF
(Batch #102 - In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR
(Batch #111 - In stores now)
MIDNIGHT MANHATTAN RTD
(In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE OAKED SINGLE BARREL
(Currently sold out)
MIDNIGHT CASK BARREL PROOF
(In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR CIGAR CASK
(Batch #2 - In OHLQ stores now)
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED SINGLE BARREL
(Currently sold out)
WHISKEY WAR BARREL SELECT - DODO FRENCH OAK CAB
(Currently sold out)
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE OAKED
(Batch #14 - In stores now)
WHISKEY WAR CIGAR CASK SINGLE BARREL
(Currently sold out)
HIGH BANK SMALL BATCH BOURBON
(Batch #1 - Sold out | Batch #2 - In stores now)
Adam Hines, co-founder and Master Distillery speaks to these momentous achievements.
It is an honor to be awarded 5 double golds - including 3 platinum medals - and to potentially be in the running for Best In Class yet again.
These medals proves our commitment to crafting spirits that stand out in flavor, complexity, and consistency year after year. These wins aren’t just about medals—they’re a reflection of the passion and precision we pour into every bottle.
To be in the company of world-renowned brands and distilleries we admire is extremely inspiring. Our products were stacked up against, and beat out, the top names in this industry and that’s incredible. We cannot wait to continue to innovate and share Whiskey War with the world.- Co-founder, Adam Hines
With this year’s wins, High Bank Distillery Co. further solidifies its status as one of the most decorated craft distilleries in the country. The Best Of Class spirit winners will be announced this November. High Bank hopes to be in the running in multiple categories.
High Bank spirits are available for purchase ONLINE, in liquor stores across Ohio and at High Bank Co.’s retail stores in Grandview, Gahanna, & Westerville OH. Find High Bank spirits near you HERE.
About High Bank Distillery Co.
High Bank Distillery Co. is a local Columbus distillery, founded in 2017. Operating an award-winning distillery that obsesses on the creation of high quality, handmade spirits with a focus on blended whiskey. Won Best Blended Whiskey in America in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Drink Local. Drink High Bank. For more information, visit highbankdistillery.com