BLACK BAND Distillery Celebrates Another Outstanding Year at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and ASCOT Awards
Peoria, IL — BLACK BAND Distillery proudly announces another remarkable showing at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, earning top honors across all five entered spirits. Among this year’s accolades:
Silver Medals: Wheated Bourbon and Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon
Gold Medals: Four Grain Bourbon and a yet-to-be-released Straight Rye Whiskey
Double Gold Medal: Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon
Each of these award-winning spirits is mashed, distilled, and aged on-site at BLACK BAND Distillery, nestled in Peoria’s historic warehouse district. Dedicated to quality and craftsmanship, BLACK BAND is proud to be MOSA Certified Organic and certified Kosher by OU Kosher. This year’s success builds on BLACK BAND’s growing reputation in the industry, now boasting a total of six silver medals, four gold medals, and three double gold medals from previous San Francisco World Spirits Competition entries.
BLACK BAND Distillery Makes an Impressive Debut at ASCOT Awards
For the first time, BLACK BAND entered four whiskey expressions into the prestigious ASCOT Awards, securing gold medal ratings across the board:
Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon
Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon
Single Barrel Straight Rye
Straight Wheat Whiskey
Widely regarded as a premier international spirits competition, earning gold at the ASCOT Awards—especially as a first-time entrant—is a significant milestone for BLACK BAND.
Gratitude to Our Partners and Team
BLACK BAND extends its deepest appreciation to those who make these achievements possible. Special thanks to Janie’s Mill (Ashkum, IL) for supplying the premium organic corn, wheat, and rye, and The Barrel Mill (Avon, MN) for their exceptional barrels. Above all, we recognize our dedicated team, whose hard work and passion continue to elevate BLACK BAND’s spirits to world-class status.
Experience The Bar at BLACK BAND Award-winning in its own right, BLACK BAND Distillery also houses The Bar at BLACK BAND, recently voted the Best Date Night Destination in Peoria. Using premium local ingredients and our award-winning spirits, every dish and cocktail tells a unique story of shared culture, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
BLACK BAND remains committed to excellence, sustainability, and innovation—crafting award-winning spirits that stand out in the industry.