# Event Details - **Event Name**: North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition “Best of The Best” Experienc - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: The twelfth annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is presented by Wine Country Network. The event will feature 24 whiskies.About this EventNorth American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition“Best of The Best” Bourbon and Whiskey ExperienceFriday, July 24, 2026, 5 to 8:30 pmAntoine’s Restaurant, 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130The twelfth annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is presented by Wine Country Network, a global leader in beverage competitions and ratings.The Top 24 winners from the NABWC will be showcased at our exclusive VIP, media, and trade event in New Orleans, timed to coincide with Tales of the Cocktail. Buyers, bartenders, brand ambassadors, and press will be there, giving distillers a key audience for their award-winning product. Reserve your spot now to connect with them.Antoine’s is the oldest family-run restaurant in the United States. It is famous as the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller and for popularizing many French-Creole classics, including broiled oysters. Their chefs will serve culinary delights to pair with the featured beverages.The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will take place on July 11 to 12, 2026Past events have featured:•Sazerac •Uncle Nearest •Stranahan’s •Eagle Rare 17 •W. L Weller •Virginia Distillery •Garrison Brothers •Augusta Distillery •WhistlePigSome of these bottles you can't buy. Tonight, you can taste them.Join us for an exclusive evening honoring the Top winners of the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition, hosted at the historic Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans and timed to coincide with Tales of the Cocktail. This trade and media showcase pours 24 of the year's highest-scoring American whiskies — including some of the most hard-to-obtain, highly allocated bourbons in the country — for buyers, bartenders, brand ambassadors, press, and bourbon enthusiasts.Only 14 VIP Consumer tickets remain. Reserve yours now to taste bottles most people never get to taste.Update! 2026 North American Bourbon and Whiskey CompetitionTop Winners List Announced:The following winners will be showcased this year:Augusta DistillerySmall Batch Bourbon 6 YrsPlatinum97Judges Selection "Best of Show"Augusta DistillerySmall Batch Bourbon 6 Yrs1st Place97Blanton's"Straight from the Barrel " Bourbon2nd Place96Ampersand SpiritsAureaus Barrel Finished Bourbon3rd Place95Proof and WoodTumblin Dice RyeDouble Gold96Uncle Nearest1856 Premium Aged WhiskeyDouble Gold95Uncle NearestCognac Cask WhiskeyDouble Gold951792 Bourbon1792 XVDouble Gold96Minturn Whisky COColorado Blended Malt WhiskeyDouble Gold95Jim BeamJim Beam Lineage 15-Year-Old BourbonDouble Gold951792 BourbonSingle Barrel BourbonDouble Gold95W.L WellerWilliam Larue Weller (2025 release/BTAC)Double Gold96WhistlePigEstate Oak Rye Aged 15 YearsDouble Gold96WhistlePigPiggy Back RyeDouble Gold95Eagle RareEagle Rare 12-year Single BarrelDouble Gold95Eagle RareEagle Rare 17-year Single BarrelDouble Gold96Thomas HandyThomas Handy Rye (2025 release/BTAC)Double Gold96SazeracSazerac 18- 18-Year-Old Rye (2025 release/BTAC)Double Gold95W.L WellerW.L Weller Full Proof Straight Wheated BourbonDouble Gold95W.L WellerW.L Weller C.Y.P.B Straight Wheated BourbonDouble Gold96We will pour additional Gold medal winners; total selection will be 24.More than $3,500 in Bourbon and Whiskey will be available to taste.Only 24 VIP Tickets Available — Enjoy Exclusive Access!$120 per personIncludes a Neat Spirits Evaluation Glass - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/north-american-bourbon-and-whiskey-competition-best-of-the-best-experienc/100001993406320967 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-07-24T21:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Antoine's Restaurant - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 128.38, max: 128.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Antoine's Restaurant - **lat**: 29.9567368 - **long**: -90.0663924 - **full address**: Antoine's Restaurant, 713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition “Best of The Best” Experienc - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/acf4942eb993944cc274eda19a7ea567577293240873c0c2e1c02965e744a6b6-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc030302-gmir.jpg?v=1783428789 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc being held? - **A:** North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Antoine's Restaurant, 713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc? - **A:** North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc? - **A:** North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc is organized by Wine Country Network, Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Best of The Best Experienc is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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