The just released 2024 list of the world’s most admired whiskeys, compiled by Drinks International released features legendary distillers from Scotland, Japan, Ireland and beyond. Michter’s, the Louisville-based maker of bourbon, rye and American whiskey, is ranked No. 1 on the Top 50 list for the second year in a row.
The rankings, compiled by an academy of independent, global drinks buyers, journalists, bartenders and whiskey experts from more than 20 countries, represent the pinnacle of performance in the global whiskey trade. The annual rankings Drinks International is considered the definitive list of the best whiskeys in the world. Springbank and Yamazaki, two iconic distilleries, have been named Most Admired Whiskey 2022 and 2021 respectively.
The 2024 results show that American whiskey is recognized for its excellence by connoisseurs around the world. Joseph J. Magliocco, President of Michter’s, commented: “Our entire team is excited about this great honor. We are deeply humbled and very grateful to all our friends and supporters around the world.”
Andrea Wilson, Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer, is both Master of Maturation and COO of Michter’s. Wilson noted, “We have a group of people at Michter’s who work together as a team to do our best. It means a lot to us to receive such a wonderful award. As someone who has been involved in the American whiskey industry for years, I am pleased that whiskey from the USA is receiving this important recognition.”
According to Shay Waterworth, editor of Drinks International“Over the last decade, I have seen Michter’s reputation in the industry grow significantly. Matt Magliocco and his team have worked tirelessly to connect with the global bar industry and the maturation program is one of the most impressive I have ever seen. It’s no surprise that Michter’s holds the top spot in The World’s Most Admired Whiskeys.”
On the occasion of Michter’s being named World’s Most Admired Whiskey 2024, Master Distiller Dan McKee expressed his gratitude: “At Michter’s we do everything we can to focus on quality, but without the phenomenal support we receive from our trading partners and our loyal customers received from supporters, this would never have been possible. We are very grateful to the academy and everyone who made this possible.”
In addition to its main distillery in Louisville’s Shively district, Michter’s also operates two other locations in Kentucky. In Springfield, Michter’s grows home-grown grains on its 205-acre property, while Michter’s operates its second distillery in downtown Louisville in the historic Fort Nelson Building. Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery is in a prime location on West Main Street across from Louisville Slugger and on the same block as the Frazier Museum. There are also guided tours with whiskey tastings and “The Bar at Fort Nelson” featuring classic cocktails curated by spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich.
Michter’s has a rich and long heritage of traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. The highly acclaimed Michter’s portfolio includes bourbon, rye, sour mash whiskey and American whiskey, with each of the limited-production products aged to their peak maturity.
More information about the Drinks International Most Admired Whiskeys List, including the full 2024 report, can be found here: https://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11449/Michter_s_retains_top_spot_in_Most_Admired_Whiskies_2024.html
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