King’s Family Distillery is proud to announce that its King’s Family Distillery American Blended Whiskey has been awarded a prestigious Gold Medal in the 2024 Best American Blended Whiskey category by The Fifty Best, a digital guide renowned for its authoritative ratings and reviews of wines and spirits.
The Fifty Best conducted a rigorous, blind tasting of pre-qualified American blended whiskies, judged by a distinguished panel of experts including wine and spirits journalists, industry professionals, and connoisseurs. The whiskies were evaluated on a 1-5 point scale, with 5 being the highest possible score. After careful consideration, medals were awarded based on the judges’ impressions, and King’s Family Distillery American Blended Whiskey emerged as one of the top-rated selections.
King’s American Blend is celebrated for its light, sweet profile, characterized by notes of honey, caramel, and vanilla, balanced with hints of nutmeg, pear, and locust wood. This exceptional blend of bourbon and light whiskey, each aged for at least two years, is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or mixed with cola, ginger ale, or in a warm toddy.
The complete results of the competition, including tasting notes, can be viewed at The Fifty Best.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from The Fifty Best,” said Cara King, co-founder of King’s Family Distillery. “This award is a testament to the passion and dedication we pour into every bottle. We are deeply committed to creating high-quality, innovative spirits that reflect the craftsmanship and heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains.”
Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge, King’s Family Distillery has established itself as the region’s premier distillery. Founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Justin and Cara King, the distillery has quickly gained a reputation for producing award-winning whiskeys, vodkas, and liqueurs. With over a decade of experience in the whiskey industry, both Justin and Cara bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared passion for distillation to their craft.
Justin King’s career in the whiskey industry began in unconventional ways, leading to his recruitment as Master Distiller for Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery. His innovative approach and deep respect for his Appalachian heritage have resulted in the creation of iconic products enjoyed worldwide.
Cara King, whose family has been a leading grain supplier to the whiskey industry for over 60 years, began her career in 2008 with her family’s grain firm. Her passion for bourbon and spirits ultimately led her to partner with Justin, resulting in the founding of King’s Family Distillery.
King’s Family Distillery invites whiskey enthusiasts and visitors to explore their award-winning lineup, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the art of distillation.
For more information, visit www.kingsfamilydistillery.com or stop by the distillery at 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd., Suite 101, Sevierville, TN 37876.
