Two years of San Francisco honors for Kentucky bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and moonshine made in Burkesville.
Southern Kentucky Distillery’s 2026 results span four distinctive spirits. Our award winning bourbon and flavored whiskeys earned Gold, while two Kentucky favorites received Silver. Together, the medals recognize a lineup rooted in local recipes, careful distilling, and memorable flavor.
Turby’s Kentucky Cherrywood Bourbon earned Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The cherrywood-finished Kentucky bourbon carries notes of dark cherry and vanilla while continuing the Turby’s family story.
The 2026 win follows a Gold Medal for Turby’s in 2025, giving the brand recognition in consecutive competitions.
Groovy Voodoo Peanut Butter Whiskey also earned Gold in 2026. At 70 proof, it pairs whiskey warmth with a rich peanut butter flavor designed to stand out neat, over ice, or in a dessert-style cocktail.
This award winning whiskey shows that the SKD lineup reaches well beyond traditional Kentucky bourbon.
Slate Fork Moonshine earned Silver in 2026. The brand is rooted in a local founder’s family recipe and carries that Kentucky tradition across its flavored moonshine lineup.
Mad Monkey Cinnamon Whiskey earned Silver in 2026. This 69 proof Kentucky cinnamon whiskey delivers a bright cinnamon kick with a smooth, warming finish.
SKD’s 2026 showing followed a breakthrough year for award winning bourbon and spirits from Burkesville.
Long Ridge High Rye Bourbon earned Double Gold in 2025. Its high rye bourbon profile balances caramel and vanilla sweetness with rye spice and a long, warming finish.
Ancient Sun Vodka earned Silver in 2025. Multi-distilled and carefully filtered, it offers a clean profile for sipping or mixing in classic cocktails.
Turby’s Kentucky Cherrywood Bourbon received a Gold Medal in 2025 before returning to the winner’s circle in 2026. Together, these awards reflect two strong years for SKD’s Kentucky-made spirits.
Visit Southern Kentucky Distillery for a tour and tasting, then explore the bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and moonshine recognized in San Francisco.