PRESS RELEASE: Middle Georgia's Preeminent Distillery Brings Home Two More Double Gold Medals for Their Whiskey Spirits

[Macon, GA] - Longleaf Distilling Co. proudly announces two more Double Gold Medal awards from the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Both the Heirloom American Whiskey and the Cask Strength Heirloom American Whiskey received an impressive 99 Point rating from a panel of 70 respected industry experts. This impressive achievement comes just one year after receiving two Double Gold Medal awards for our Navy Strength Southland American Gin and our Alba Thistle Liqueur.

“This recognition highlights our continued commitment to quality and innovation right from the start.” said Will Robinson, Co-Owner and Distiller at Longleaf Distilling Co. “It's an honor to represent Georgia on such a prestigious stage.”

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition sets high standards, with nearly 5,500 spirits competing this year alone. To receive a Double Gold, a spirit must be unanimously awarded a gold medal by all 70 judges, a feat signifying a near-perfect product.

Longleaf Distilling Co. received a Gold Medal for Fernet #4 and three Silver Medals for Southland American Gin, High Tea Flavored Vodka, and Aldo’s Coffee Liqueur. Entries for 2025 brought home significant recognition.

We invite everyone to explore the distinguished taste of our award-winning spirits. Visit our tasting room in historic downtown Macon for craft cocktails and bottle sales or find us at a local retailer or restaurant throughout Georgia. For craft spirit connoisseurs, our award-winning spirits are available for delivery in 38 states through our online storefront. For more information about Longleaf Distilling Co. and our products, visit us online at longleafdistillingco.com or on Instagram @LongleafDistillery.

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Opened in 2023, Longleaf Distilling Co. specializes in crafting high quality spirits that resonate with both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. Longleaf is quickly becoming a symbol of craft spirit excellence, with focus on rich, flavorful experiences that honor traditional distilling methods while embracing innovative approaches. We also pledge to plant an endangered longleaf pine for every bottle we sell with an estimated 55,000 trees being planted since our opening.