Breckenridge Distillery, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), has secured top honors at the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), earning Double Gold for its Rum Cask Finish whiskey and being named Colorado Distillery of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. The distillery also swept seven gold-or-better medals at the event.
Double Gold and Top Scores
The Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish received Double Gold with a 96-point score, NYISC's highest distinction reserved for spirits that earn a unanimous gold-or-better vote from every judge on the panel. This marks a banner year for the expression, which also recently won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Additional Breckenridge and Casa Breck expressions earned Gold medals with 95-point scores: Breckenridge Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey, Breckenridge Peat Fetish, Breckenridge Vodka, and Casa Breck Tequila Blanco.
Colorado Distillery of the Year
The distillery was named 2026 NYISC Colorado Distillery of the Year, marking its sixth win in this category. The competition, now in its 17th year, drew more than 1,400 entries from 39 countries and 34 U.S. states, with top spirits buyers judging each submission by category and price.
“Rum Cask Finish has become one of the clearest expressions of what we do best, take a great American whiskey and push it somewhere unexpected,” said Bryan Nolt, Founder and CEO. “To see it earn back-to-back Double Gold at SFWSC and NYISC is a reflection of the consistency and craftsmanship our team brings to every release. Six years as Colorado Distillery of the Year is not lost on us either, it is a standard we work hard to keep earning.”
Judges' Recognition
Judges at this year's competition noted the exceptionally high quality of entries submitted across regions and countries, underscoring the strength of Breckenridge's showing against an increasingly competitive global field.
About Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish
The distillery's award-winning Breckenridge Bourbon is finished in aged Colorado Rum casks, creating flavors of candied apple and cinnamon, followed by dark chocolate and cacao, with lingering allspice. It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) with an MSRP of $59.99 and is available nationally at select retailers and for home delivery where permitted.
About Breckenridge Distillery
Founded in Colorado in 2008, Breckenridge Distillery is the “World's Highest Distillery” and is best known for its award-winning blended bourbon whiskey. It is one of the most highly awarded distilleries in the U.S., with accolades including 3x Icons of Whisky and 10x winner of Best American Blended at the World Whiskies Awards, and now a 6x winner of Colorado Distillery of the Year by NYISC. Recently, Breckenridge Port Cask Finish was named World's Best Finished Bourbon at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, and Breckenridge spirits have earned 7 Double Golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
