Each year, the International Whiskey Competition awards a single Gold, Silver and Bronze medal to three spirits in each of its categories. For its first year entering, Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Rye Whiskey brought home the Gold for Best American Rye Whiskey. Judges gave it 93.7 points.
This year, judges awarded scores of 90 points or higher to 102 whiskies from around the world, including 35 American whiskies.
“We are ecstatic with our performance in the 2024 International Whiskey Competition,” says Buzzard’s Roost master blender Jason Brauner. “The competition is stiff, and includes some of the most popular and respected brands in the world. As an independent craft brand, being named Best American Rye Whiskey is a powerful testament to the quality of Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Rye.”
On top of its title as Best American Rye Whiskey, Buzzard’s Roost also placed second for Best American Microdistillery, and its new Bottled in Bond Bourbon also placed second in its category.
In addition to the International Whiskey Competition, Buzzard’s Roost also received Double Gold in the 2024 Barleycorn Awards for its American Whiskey and Toasted American Oak Bourbon and Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its American Whiskey. Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Bourbon and Barrel Strength Bourbon each earned Gold in the 2024 Barleycorn Awards.