Warfield Distillery Celebrates An Unprecedented Season Of Wins Across Global Spirits Competitions

KETCHUM, ID – September 15, 2025 – Warfield Distillery has achieved a remarkable run on the global awards circuit, earning top recognition at some of the world’s most prestigious competitions. Among its most notable achievements this year: A Master award from the American Whiskey Masters for our Warfield Organic American Single Malt Whiskey (90+ points), a Double Gold Medal for Warfield Organic Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, multiple Best of Class Platinum awards at the SIP Awards, and recognition as Idaho Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition. This unprecedented season of wins underscores Warfield’s dedication to organic ingredients, mountain heritage, and traditional distilling methods—elevating Idaho’s craft spirits onto the world stage.

Since 2015, Warfield Distillery and Brewery has committed itself to distilling organic spirits using only organic, non-chemical or pesticide ingredients:  prioritizing quality over quantity. Warfield has three copper pot stills, one 215-gallon copper gin still, and two 1000-gallon whiskey stills made by Forsyth in Scotland.  These stills are the backbone of the distillery and produce the unique flavors found in Warfield organic spirits.

“To see Warfield recognized across the most competitive spirits competitions in the world is humbling,” said Alex Buck, original co-founder and Managing Distiller. “These wins validate our commitment to organic distilling, small-batch integrity, and the spirit of Idaho. This is the strongest awards season in our history, and it energizes us as we continue to grow,” said Vice President Dustin Curtis.

Warfield, acquired last year by Sun Valley Distillery, is owned by Steve Landers Jr., with Dustin Curtis serving as Vice President. Buck continues to oversee production, ensuring every release stays true to the distillery’s roots in craft and quality.

Warfield’s Organic American Whiskey is distilled from organic pale and crystal malts and is mashed, fermented, & distilled entirely in-house from the top-quality malts. Warfield’s Organic Gin captures the essence of the Idaho wilderness in a bottle. Highlighting organic botanicals like sage, juniper, and lemon, it has a clean, smooth finish with a complex, herbaceous flavor. Warfield’s Barrel Aged Gin is the result of barrel resting Warfield’s Organic Gin in ex-bourbon barrels for over 6 months, resulting in a smooth, vanilla-laced barrel character known for a long, lingering finish that is nutty and spicy, with a hint of herbaceous botanicals.

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Founded on the simple desire to create exceptional organic beer and organic spirits, Warfield Distillery & Brewery opened its doors in 2015 in Ketchum, ID. Built to be a social epicenter for the local community, Warfield is known for crafting small-batch, certified organic spirits from mountain spring water and carefully sourced ingredients. Using Scottish-made Forsyth copper stills, the distillery creates uniquely expressive gins and whiskeys rooted in the Idaho landscape.

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WARFIELD DISTILLERY COMPLETE WIN LIST- 2025 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)

• Double Gold Medal (Score: 96) – Warfield Organic Gin
• Silver Medal – Warfield Organic Barrel Aged Gin
• Silver Medal – Warfield Organic American Single Malt Whiskey – Deke Edition

New York International Spirits Competition 2025

• Gold (Score: 95) – Warfield Organic American Whiskey
• Gold (Score: 95) – Warfield Organic Gin
• Silver (Score: 93) – Warfield "The Local" American Single Malt Whiskey
• Silver (Score: 93) – Warfield Organic Barrel Aged Gin
• Idaho Distillery of the Year – Warfield Distillery

SIP Awards 2025

• Best of Class Platinum – Warfield Organic American Single Malt Whiskey
• Platinum – Warfield Organic Gin
• Best of Class Platinum – Warfield Organic Barrel Aged Gin
• Silver – Warfield "The Local" American Single Malt Whiskey

2025 Asia World Spirits Competition

• Gold Medal – Warfield Organic Gin
• Silver Medal – Warfield "The Local" American Single Malt Whiskey
• Silver Medal – Warfield Organic Barrel Aged Gin
• Bronze Medal – Warfield Organic American Single Malt

The American Whiskey Masters 2025

• Master – Warfield Organic American Single Malt Whiskey (Single Malt – Aged up to 7 Years)
• Gold – Warfield "The Local" American Single Malt Whiskey (Single Malt – Aged up to 7 Years)

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