That unwavering commitment to excellence—to Bourbon Uncompromised—has paid off once again, as Augusta Distillery’s Buckner’s and Old Route 8 bourbons earned top honors at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition from The Tasting Alliance. Old Route 8 claimed a gold medal. “These awards reflect our approach to bourbon: pure, powerful and exceptional,” said Ryan Edwards, president and CEO of Augusta Distillery. Augusta Distillery’s 2025 awards come on the heels of Buckner’s 13 capturing the title of Best Bourbon in the World in the 2023 competition (and the first competition Augusta ever entered! ), and Old Route 8 and Buckner’s 10 claiming gold medals in 2024.