{"id":2890,"date":"2026-05-31T20:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T01:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:53:53","slug":"bourbon-club-of-arkansas-wins-five-ascot-awards-medals-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-wins-five-ascot-awards-medals-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon Club of Arkansas Wins Five ASCOT Awards Medals in 2026, Including Two Double Platinum Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PUBLISH DATE: May 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Five Bourbon Club of Arkansas whiskey releases recognized at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, including Double Platinum winners Elliott Brothers Reserve and Russell's Reserve Baby Billy's Reserve.\" class=\"wp-image-2899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bourbon-club-of-arkansas-five-ascot-awards-medals-double-platinum-platinum-gold-2026.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bourbon Club of Arkansas earned five medals at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, including two Double Platinum winners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five Arkansas-connected whiskey releases associated with Bourbon Club of Arkansas have earned national recognition at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, with the Little Rock-based whiskey club capturing two Double Platinum medals, one Platinum medal, and two Gold medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The honored releases include <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/elliott-brothers-five-star-liquor\/\">Elliott Brothers Reserve<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/13\/bca-x-ace-release-baby-billys-reserve-russells-reserve-single-barrel-pick\/\">Russell&#8217;s Reserve &#8220;Baby Billy&#8217;s Reserve<\/a>,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/07\/bca-elijah-craig-light-side-barrel\/\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Light Side<\/a>,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/elijah-craig-dark-side-barrel-bca\/\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Darkside<\/a>,&#8221; and <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/a-new-bca-private-blend-is-coming-built-at-barrel-king\/\">Barrel King &#8220;HELLO DARKNESS #BCA1<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judged through a blind tasting process founded by whiskey expert Fred Minnick, the ASCOT Awards are among the most respected spirits competitions in the United States. The 2026 results place multiple Bourbon Club of Arkansas selections among the highest-rated whiskeys entered into this year&#8217;s competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Arkansas whiskey enthusiasts, the achievement highlights the growing influence of the state&#8217;s bourbon community on a national stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascot-awards-2026-logo-american-spirits-council-of-tasters.png\" alt=\"ASCOT Awards 2026 logo for the American Spirits Council of Tasters spirits competition.\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascot-awards-2026-logo-american-spirits-council-of-tasters.png 700w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ascot-awards-2026-logo-american-spirits-council-of-tasters-300x108.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ASCOT Awards is a national spirits competition founded by whiskey expert Fred Minnick.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-won-at-the-2026-ascot-awards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Bourbon Club of Arkansas Won at the 2026 ASCOT Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bourbon Club of Arkansas earned recognition across multiple categories, with five different club-associated releases receiving medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"double-platinum-medal-winners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double Platinum Medal Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-65550b4 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"65550b4\"><style>.stk-65550b4 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-65550b4-column stk-container stk-65550b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-01a699b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"01a699b\"><style>.stk-01a699b {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-01a699b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-01a699b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-684e6ce\" id=\"a-href-https-ascotawards-com-enter-entry-elliot-brothers-reserve-target-blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-elliott-brothers-reserve-a\" data-block-id=\"684e6ce\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elliot-brothers-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elliott Brothers Reserve<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5ab2934\" data-block-id=\"5ab2934\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Elliott Brothers Reserve #2 earned one of ASCOT&#8217;s highest honors, receiving a Double Platinum medal in the High Proof Straight Bourbon category.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age: 10 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABV: 65%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail Price: $150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to ASCOT tasting notes, judges found deep oak, caramel, hazelnut, butterscotch, sweet caramel, corn notes, and a long finish featuring barrel spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d0a80ee\" data-block-id=\"d0a80ee\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-3d2ab0b\" data-block-id=\"3d2ab0b\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elliot-brothers-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">VIEW ASCOT ENTRY<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e42ddb6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e42ddb6\"><style>.stk-e42ddb6 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e42ddb6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e42ddb6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3c9cd01\" data-block-id=\"3c9cd01\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2891\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elliott-brothers-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"604\" alt=\"Elliott Brothers Reserve bottle with 2026 ASCOT Awards Double Platinum Winner badge and Bourbon Club of Arkansas logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elliott-brothers-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas.png 800w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elliott-brothers-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elliott-brothers-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-e78c192 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e78c192\"><style>.stk-e78c192 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-e78c192-column stk-container stk-e78c192-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed928aa\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed928aa\"><style>.stk-ed928aa {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed928aa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed928aa-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d0f9bf6\" id=\"a-href-https-ascotawards-com-enter-entry-russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-target-blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-russells-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-a\" data-block-id=\"d0f9bf6\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russell&#8217;s Reserve &#8220;Baby Billy&#8217;s Reserve&#8221;<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-13571ee\" data-block-id=\"13571ee\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Russell&#8217;s Reserve &#8220;Baby Billy&#8217;s Reserve&#8221; also earned a Double Platinum medal.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age: 8 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABV: 55%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail Price: $85.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASCOT judges described the bourbon as exceptionally balanced, flavorful, and perfectly proofed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-69bcb4e\" data-block-id=\"69bcb4e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-12d10a6\" data-block-id=\"12d10a6\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">VIEW ASCOT ENTRY<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-917da76\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"917da76\"><style>.stk-917da76 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-917da76-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-917da76-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-a1893ee\" data-block-id=\"a1893ee\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2892\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-bourbon-club-of-arkansas.png\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"Russells Reserve Baby Billy's Reserve bourbon bottle with 2026 ASCOT Awards Double Platinum Winner medal and Bourbon Club of Arkansas logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-bourbon-club-of-arkansas.png 1448w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/russels-reserve-baby-billys-reserve-2026-ascot-awards-double-platinum-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"platinum-medal-winner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Platinum Medal Winner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-20aca22 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"20aca22\"><style>.stk-20aca22 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-20aca22-column stk-container stk-20aca22-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3cc0ba7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3cc0ba7\"><style>.stk-3cc0ba7 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3cc0ba7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3cc0ba7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-00b31a9\" id=\"a-href-https-ascotawards-com-enter-entry-elijah-craig-the-light-side-target-blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-elijah-craig-the-light-side-a\" data-block-id=\"00b31a9\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elijah-craig-the-light-side\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Light Side&#8221;<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-253f4b4\" data-block-id=\"253f4b4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Light Side&#8221; received a Platinum medal in the High Proof Straight Bourbon category.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age: 10 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABV: 64.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail Price: $84.98<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASCOT tasting notes highlighted sweet cream, vanilla, spice, custard, brown sugar, oatmeal, and oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-db65466\" data-block-id=\"db65466\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-75f2114\" data-block-id=\"75f2114\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elijah-craig-the-light-side\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">VIEW ASCOT ENTRY<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d5242c1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d5242c1\"><style>.stk-d5242c1 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d5242c1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d5242c1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2c7fd07\" data-block-id=\"2c7fd07\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2894\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elijah-craig-the-light-side-2026-ascot-awards-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1.png\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"Elijah Craig The Light Side private barrel bourbon from Bourbon Club of Arkansas recognized as a Platinum Winner at the 2026 ASCOT Awards.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elijah-craig-the-light-side-2026-ascot-awards-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1.png 1448w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elijah-craig-the-light-side-2026-ascot-awards-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elijah-craig-the-light-side-2026-ascot-awards-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/elijah-craig-the-light-side-2026-ascot-awards-platinum-winner-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gold-medal-winners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold Medal Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-feature stk-block-feature stk-block stk-5f4a3e8 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"5f4a3e8\"><style>.stk-5f4a3e8 {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-content-align stk-5f4a3e8-column stk-container stk-5f4a3e8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9e4b5b5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9e4b5b5\"><style>.stk-9e4b5b5 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9e4b5b5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9e4b5b5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-54f20d7\" id=\"a-href-https-ascotawards-com-enter-entry-elijah-craig-the-darkside-target-blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-elijah-craig-the-darkside-a\" data-block-id=\"54f20d7\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elijah-craig-the-darkside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Darkside&#8221;<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4f41d4b\" data-block-id=\"4f41d4b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Elijah Craig &#8220;The Darkside&#8221; earned a Gold medal.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age: 10 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABV: 64.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail Price: $84.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judges noted baking spice, vanilla bean, pecan, and exceptionally well-integrated heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-ef5f347\" data-block-id=\"ef5f347\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-aca2489\" data-block-id=\"aca2489\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/ascotawards.com\/enter\/entry\/elijah-craig-the-darkside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">VIEW ASCOT ENTRY<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0e7336a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0e7336a\"><style>.stk-0e7336a {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0e7336a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0e7336a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-3414e90\" 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created in partnership with Barrel King and Bourbon Club of Arkansas. ASCOT judges noted aromas and flavors of fruit, toffee, coffee, macarons, and oak with a long, oak-driven finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blend incorporates mature bourbon stocks that include whiskey sourced from MGP and Green River.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c6f601f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c6f601f\"><style>.stk-c6f601f {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c6f601f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c6f601f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4a1316d\" data-block-id=\"4a1316d\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2896\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/barrel-king-hello-darkness-my-old-friend-bca1-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-2026-ascot-awards-gold-medal.png\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" alt=\"Barrel King Hello Darkness My Old Friend BCA1 blend created with Bourbon Club of Arkansas, winner of a Gold Medal at the 2026 ASCOT Awards.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/barrel-king-hello-darkness-my-old-friend-bca1-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-2026-ascot-awards-gold-medal.png 1448w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/barrel-king-hello-darkness-my-old-friend-bca1-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-2026-ascot-awards-gold-medal-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/barrel-king-hello-darkness-my-old-friend-bca1-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-2026-ascot-awards-gold-medal-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/barrel-king-hello-darkness-my-old-friend-bca1-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-2026-ascot-awards-gold-medal-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> While the ASCOT Gold Medal for Barrel King &#8220;HELLO DARKNESS #BCA1&#8221; was officially awarded to Barrel King as the producer and entrant, this release represents far more than a typical collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blend itself was developed through the efforts of Bourbon Club of Arkansas, with Gary Penna and Justin Mills leading the blending process and helping create the final whiskey that ultimately earned national recognition. Their work in evaluating, constructing, and refining the blend was instrumental to the project&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, this bottle would not exist in its award-winning form without the contributions of Gary Penna and Justin Mills. While the medal belongs to Barrel King on paper, the recognition also reflects the palate, vision, and blending expertise that Bourbon Club of Arkansas brought to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-ascot-awards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the ASCOT Awards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASCOT Awards are a nationally recognized spirits competition founded by whiskey author, critic, and tasting expert Fred Minnick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many consumer-driven awards programs, ASCOT relies on blind tasting. Judges evaluate spirits without knowing the producer, brand, price, or packaging, allowing the whiskey itself to determine the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competition awards Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum medals to entries that achieve the highest scores. Double Platinum represents one of the competition&#8217;s highest distinctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Bourbon Club of Arkansas to earn five medals in a single competition year, including two Double Platinum winners, represents a significant achievement within the national whiskey community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gary-penna-and-mash-vine-market-continue-expanding-arkansas-whiskey-culture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gary Penna and Mash &amp; Vine Market Continue Expanding Arkansas Whiskey Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards arrive during a period of continued growth for Bourbon Club of Arkansas and its leadership team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gary Penna, one of the founders and driving forces behind the club, is currently preparing to open <strong>Mash &amp; Vine Market<\/strong> in downtown Little Rock with business partner Jeremiah Cotner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming venture is expected to offer premium spirits, wine, specialty foods, educational events, and hospitality experiences designed to further strengthen Arkansas&#8217; growing whiskey culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Bourbon Club of Arkansas expands beyond private barrel selections and member events, the national recognition from ASCOT serves as another indication that Arkansas whiskey enthusiasts are gaining attention well beyond state lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"arkansas-whiskey-enthusiasts-continue-making-their-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arkansas Whiskey Enthusiasts Continue Making Their Mark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Kentucky and Tennessee remain the traditional centers of American whiskey production, Arkansas has developed an increasingly active community of collectors, barrel pick groups, retailers, content creators, and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations like Bourbon Club of Arkansas have helped elevate the state&#8217;s reputation through private barrel programs, educational tastings, charitable events, and collaborations with distilleries and independent bottlers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 ASCOT Awards demonstrate that Arkansas whiskey enthusiasts are not simply consuming great bourbon. They are helping identify, select, and create award-winning releases that can compete alongside some of the most respected whiskeys in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Bourbon Club of Arkansas, five ASCOT medals, including two Double Platinum winners, mark an impressive accomplishment and another milestone in the club&#8217;s continued growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2026-ascot-awards-medal-summary-for-bourbon-club-of-arkansas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 ASCOT Awards Medal Summary for Bourbon Club of Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Whiskey Release<\/th><th>Medal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Elliott Brothers Reserve<\/td><td>Double Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russell&#8217;s Reserve &#8220;Baby Billy&#8217;s Reserve&#8221;<\/td><td>Double Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elijah Craig &#8220;The Light Side&#8221;<\/td><td>Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elijah Craig &#8220;The Darkside&#8221;<\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barrel King &#8220;HELLO DARKNESS #BCA1&#8221;<\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Medals:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Double Platinum Medals:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Platinum Medals:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gold Medals:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780275936591\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the ASCOT Awards?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ASCOT Awards are a national spirits competition founded by Fred Minnick that evaluates whiskey, bourbon, rye, and other spirits through blind tasting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780275947716\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many medals did Bourbon Club of Arkansas win at the 2026 ASCOT Awards?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bourbon Club of Arkansas-associated releases earned five medals, including two Double Platinum medals, one Platinum medal, and two Gold medals.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780275956962\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which Bourbon Club of Arkansas releases won Double Platinum medals?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Elliott Brothers Reserve and Russell&#8217;s Reserve &#8220;Baby Billy&#8217;s Reserve&#8221; both earned Double Platinum medals at the 2026 ASCOT Awards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780275974449\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Barrel King HELLO DARKNESS #BCA1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">HELLO DARKNESS #BCA1 is a Bourbon Club of Arkansas collaboration with Barrel King that earned a Gold medal at the 2026 ASCOT Awards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780275986993\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Mash &amp; Vine Market?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mash &amp; Vine Market is an upcoming spirits-focused retail and hospitality concept in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, being developed by business partners Gary Penna and Jeremiah Cotner. Penna is also known as the founder of the Bourbon Club of Arkansas.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUBLISH DATE: May 31, 2026 Five Arkansas-connected whiskey releases associated with Bourbon Club of Arkansas have earned national recognition at the 2026 ASCOT Awards, with the Little Rock-based whiskey club capturing two Double Platinum medals, one Platinum medal, and two Gold medals. 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