Korea Bourbon Whisky Club said on the 30th that Iron Fish Distillery's "Mad Angler Single Barrel Four Grain Whiskey" won the grand prize in the American whiskey category at the Korea Wine & Spirits Awards 2026.
Now in its 13th year, the Korea Wine & Spirits Awards is Korea's representative liquor competition. With the goal of "discovering good domestic drinks, promoting them widely, and supporting the formation of a sound drinking culture," ChosunBiz has hosted it every year since 2014.
This year's event drew 260 companies submitting a total of 1,118 brands. It is the largest among domestic competitions that cover all categories of liquor. Of these, 449 brands won the grand prize.
Korea Bourbon Whisky Club is a whisky community founded in 2014. By running a variety of experiences and professional education programs such as regular tastings, master classes, and cocktail events, it introduces the character and value of American whiskey in Korea.
Iron Fish Distillery is a distillery in Thompsonville, Michigan, in the United States. Starting from a farm that grows and harvests its own grain, it carries out every step from milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation to aging in oak barrels (Farm to Glass). The Mad Angler Single Barrel Four Grain Whiskey made here uses wheat and rye grown directly by the distillery, highlighting the complex grain flavors and balance.