HIGH BANK COMPETES FOR “BEST IN CLASS” IN THREE SEPARATE CATEGORIES AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST SPIRIT COMPETITION
Pictured: High Bank team receiving the 2023 award for Best Blended Whiskey In America
COLUMBUS, OH — The best of the Midwest is heading to the West coast. High Bank Distillery Co. is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) — the world’s most prestigious and influential spirits contest.
High Bank is in the running for “Best in Category” with four standout products - Best Blended Whiskey for Whiskey War and Whiskey War Barrel Proof, Best American Vodka for High Bank Vodka and best Ready-To-Drink product for Whiskey War Old Fashioned RTD.
“We’re thrilled to once again represent Ohio on the international stage,” says Adam Hines, Master Distiller. ‘The San Francisco World Spirits Competition celebrates the best of the best, and being in the running for one ‘Best in Class’ category is a true testament to our team’s passion for exceptional blending and distilling. Being in the running with four products is truly crazy.
We won ‘Best Blended Whiskey In America’ with our Whiskey War line in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Being in the running for the fourth time in 5 years is an incredible feat for our team. We are excited to head out to San Francisco to be amongst the largest spirit brands in the world - and to show them what Ohio has to offer.”
— Master Distiller and co-founder Adam Hines
Now in its 25th year, the SFWSC brings together expert judges and industry leaders from around the world to evaluate spirits on the basis of quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. High Bank Distillery’s inclusion among the top contenders reinforces its growing reputation as a national leader in craft spirits.
The High Bank team will be at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition November 7 - 9th to compete for Best In Category awards. Follow along 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.
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