King’s Family Distillery is proud to announce that all six of its entries at the prestigious 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) – Kentucky received top honors. In turn, this success strongly solidifies their place among the finest distilleries in the world.
The award-winning entries and their scores are as follows:
- Ryeconic – Spirit Gold 2024 – Score: 96
- Chocolate Whiskey – Spirit Gold 2024 – Score: 95
- Tennessee Standard Blended Bourbon – Spirit Silver 2024 – Score: 94
- Bourbon – Spirit Silver 2024 – Score: 91
- Wheated Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Spirit Silver 2024 – Score: 91
- Toasted Amburana Rye Whiskey – Spirit Bronze 2024 – Score: 86
Among these outstanding results, Ryeconic and Chocolate Whiskey—both Gold medal winners—have proudly earned spots in the highly anticipated final judging in London. As a result, these exceptional spirits showcase the very best King’s Family Distillery has to offer on the international stage. They highlight the distillery’s dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation for a global audience.
“We are thrilled and honored by the recognition our spirits have received from the IWSC,” said Cara King, co-founder of King’s Family Distillery.” This achievement is truly a testament to the passion, craftsmanship, and dedication we pour into every bottle. Moving forward, we look forward to showcasing our Ryeconic and Chocolate Whiskey in the final round of judging in London, where we will proudly compete against the world’s finest spirits.”
The International Wine and Spirits Competition is one of the most respected and rigorous competitions in the industry. It is renowned for its blind tasting and scoring methodology. As a result, receiving such high accolades across multiple categories is a significant achievement and a point of pride for the distillery.
King’s Family Distillery is located in the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge. Since its founding in 2018, it has quickly risen to prominence. From the start, the husband-and-wife team Justin and Cara King have maintained a strong focus on innovation and quality. As a result, they have crafted a diverse portfolio of award-winning spirits. These spirits honor both tradition and creativity.
