HIGH BANK IS ONE OF THE MOST AWARDED DISTILLERIES AT 2026 ASCOT AWARDS
COLUMBUS, OH — High Bank Distillery brings home the hardware in it’s first ever appearance at the 2026 Ascot Awards.
High Bank Distillery Company continues to cement its reputation as one of America’s most acclaimed craft spirits producers, bringing home an impressive 12 medals at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. Judged through a rigorous blind-tasting process by some of the most respected palates in the spirits industry, the ASCOT Awards recognize excellence across whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, and other distilled spirits.
High Bank’s remarkable showing reflects the distillery’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and craftsmanship, with multiple expressions earning top honors among hundreds of entries from distilleries around the world. The 12-award haul highlights the strength and consistency of High Bank’s portfolio and reinforces its position as a leader in Ohio’s growing spirits scene.
“It’s amazing to see how our brand continues to receive the highest honors at the industries top competitions around the World. I never want to take this for granite — Master Distiller and co-founder Adam Hines
The 2026 ASCOT Medal Winners have officially been announced—and what a competition it was this year.
With more entries than ever before, an exciting mix of legendary staple brands and rising newcomers, and the world’s premier Council of Tasters leading the judging, the 2026 ASCOT Awards delivered some of the most competitive and talked-about results in the competition’s history.
The first round of honors has now been awarded, recognizing standout spirits with Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold medals. But the excitement is far from over.
Still to come:
• Category Finalists
• ASCOT Finals Taste-Offs
• Best in Category Winners
• Whiskey of the Year
• Non-Whiskey of the Year
• And the competition’s highest honor: ASCOT Best in Show 2026
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, as well as Best Vodka in the World in 2025, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Drink Local. Drink High Bank. For more information, visit highbankdistillery.com