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Best American Whiskeys From The NY International Spirits Competition
Some of the Double Gold medalists from the 2025 NYISC The New York International Spirits Competition is one of the most respected spirits competitions in the world, known for its distinctive approach of having trade-only judges, including buyers, sommeliers, bartenders, and importers, evaluate entries. Below are the Double Gold American whiskey winners from the 2025 competition. Founded in 2010, the NYISC takes place annually in New York City and is part of the larger International Beverage Competitions group. What sets the NYISC apart is its focus on real-world market relevance: spirits are judged not just on quality but also on price and packaging, reflecting how actual buyers and consumers assess products. The competition accepts entries from over 40 countries and across a broad range of spirit categories, including whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Awards include Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, as well as honors like Distillery of the Year and Importer of the Year. Winning a medal at the NYISC carries strong industry credibility, as it signifies not only excellence in production but also commercial appeal and category competitiveness in the global market. A unique blend of straight bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys aged 15 and 11 years. A blend of Kentucky straight bourbons aged 16 and 8 years, finished in Cognac, Port, and Rum casks. Crafted from yellow corn, red winter wheat, and malted barley and aged a minimum of 3 years. A Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, single barrel, unfiltered, and cask strength. Distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky. Finished in port wine barrels, this bourbon is distilled in Louisville, Kentucky. A four-grain, high-rye straight bourbon whiskey with a mash bill of 65% corn, 22% rye, and 13% wheat and barley. Aged a minimum of 4 years. It's distilled in Indiana and bottled in Columbia, Tennessee. An 18-year-old bourbon offering a rich and complex flavor profile. A small batch bourbon aged for 6 years, known for its smoothness and character. Barrels of bourbon aging in a Kentucky rick house A Tennessee bourbon known for its smooth and mellow flavor, produced in Tullahoma, Tennessee. A cask strength Texas straight bourbon whiskey, known for its bold flavor. A Texas straight bourbon whiskey finished in port casks, offering a unique flavor profile. A revival of a historic brand, this bourbon is known for its rich heritage and flavor. A bottled-in-bond bourbon offering a balance of flavor and strength. A 13-year-old bourbon known for its depth and complexity. A limited release bourbon aged in unique casks, offering a distinctive flavor. A premium bourbon expression finished in a Mizunara cask, known for its smoothness and character. A masterfully blended bourbon offering a harmonious flavor profile. A wheated bourbon known for its smooth and mellow character. Toasting with a glass of American whiskey A barrel proof bourbon offering a robust and full-bodied flavor. A flagship bourbon known for its balance and depth. A traditional wheated bourbon offering a smooth and rich flavor profile. A Kentucky bourbon known for its unique blend of ten distinct recipes, offering a complex flavor profile. A Tennessee bourbon known for its smoky character, produced in Nashville, Tennessee. A bourbon aged at sea, offering a unique flavor influenced by oceanic conditions. 15-year-old bourbon, known for its depth and complexity. A classic Kentucky bourbon known for its smooth and approachable flavor. Glass of whisky with ice, sitting on the American Flag. An American single malt whiskey known for its bold and robust flavor, produced in Waco, Texas. An American single malt whiskey crafted from heritage barley varieties, offering a rich and nuanced flavor profile. An American single malt whiskey known for its smooth and complex character. An American single malt whiskey offering a unique and refined flavor profile. An American single malt whiskey finished in Cabernet wine casks, offering a distinctive aroma and taste profile. Glass of whiskey surrounded by rye grain A single-barrel rye whiskey known for its spicy and robust flavor. A rye whiskey finished in port casks, offering a unique and complex flavor profile. A cask strength rye whiskey known for its bold and spicy character. A double rye whiskey offering a rich and spicy flavor profile. A Tennessee whiskey honoring the legacy of Nearest Green, known for its smooth and rich flavor. An American blended whiskey, a collaboration between Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé, offering a smooth and balanced flavor profile. These whiskeys are the pinnacle of American whiskey craftsmanship, chosen not only for their aroma and taste profiles but also for their value and packaging. Relatively easy to find, any one of them would be an excellent addition to your home bar. One of these whiskeys will go on to claim the crown of America's Best Whiskey. Can you guess which one?
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Bears' Kevin Byard sounds off on NFL players playing in Olympics
For the first time in history, NFL players will be allowed to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games for flag football. While much of the conversation will be revolved around the potential risks vs. rewards in the decision to the let NFL players compete in the Olympics, there's been a widespread response around the league, and veterans on the Chicago Bears are also weighing in on the decision. Advertisement Safety Kevin Byard recently stared his thoughts about the ruling. While he understands the allure of playing for his country in the Olympics, he's not necessarily looking to participate. "I think for any athlete to be able to have the opportunity to go and get a gold medal for our country, I think that's an enormous opportunity and it's a blessing," Byard said. "Would I want to play? Probably not, if you asked me probably five some years ago, I probably would be one of the guys in the front of the line. I did hear something about it, I think it'll be during training camp. I don't want to speak too soon, but I just don't know how that would work." Byard believes Bears quarterback Caleb Williams would be a good fit for flag football, but with teams preparing in training camp, he doesn't see how the timing would make sense for anyone who is involved. "I think we got a lot of guys on our team that probably can do it," Byard said. "I'm not sure he's going to want to do it, but I think Caleb would be an excellent flag football team quarterback. Especially with the broken plays and being able to scramble around, do those type of things. I think it is a blessing for sure." Advertisement It's going to be interesting to see how the NFL and their top players come together to decide on how they'll play in the 2028 Olympics. While it would be beneficial for the worldwide reach of the league and sport, it also comes with risk of top players being banged up before the regular season. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears' Kevin Byard sounds off on NFL players playing in Olympics


Washington Post
14 minutes ago
- Washington Post
Being a devout Catholic at a secular college can be challenging. Some call it a blessing.
PRINCETON, N.J. — While other students might be in class or socializing at lunch, a group of young Catholics attends Mass every weekday at noon at the Princeton University Chapel. They sing Gregorian chants in Latin, pray and receive Communion at a side chapel — inside the huge, nondenominational Princeton Chapel — that young, devoted Catholics see as a sacred refuge in a mostly liberal and secular Ivy League environment.