Augusta Distillery Small Batch Bourbon – 97 Points & BEST OF SHOW! Augusta Distillery's Small Batch Bourbon just pulled off a major upset at the 2026 North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition, earning an exceptional 97 points, a Platinum Medal and #1 Best of Show. The competition is judged double-blind on a 100-point scale by spirits professionals, sommeliers and buyers, with only whiskeys scoring 97 points or higher qualifying for the new Platinum designation. Augusta then went head-to-head in the Best of Show round and took 1st Place over Blanton's Straight From the Barrel, which finished #2 with 96 points, and Ampersand Aureus, which finished #3 with 95 points.
Augusta Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents the most approachable entry point into the portfolio of Augusta Distillery, while staying firmly rooted in the brand’s core philosophy of authenticity and barrel integrity. Aged a minimum of 8 years and bottled at cask strength, this expression is Augusta’s first true small-batch release, thoughtfully composed from a limited selection of hand-chosen barrels to deliver consistency without sacrificing character. Never chill-filtered and never blended for uniformity, the bourbon balances depth, structure, and richness with a profile designed for both seasoned enthusiasts and new markets. Positioned as an ideal premium retail offering, Augusta Small Batch reflects the distillery’s limestone-rich Kentucky River heritage and commitment to traditional maturation practices, offering a refined yet accessible expression that introduces consumers to Augusta’s elevated approach to modern Kentucky bourbon.
