Press & Awards
Maverick in the Spotlight
Born in San Antonio and distilled in the heart of downtown, Maverick Distilling has earned recognition for spirits that pair Texas-grown ingredients with an independent point of view. From national craft spirits competitions to hometown honors, here are a few of the accolades that have put Maverick in the spotlight.
Awards & Recognition
Selected honours
Silver Medal — Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Texas Straight Bourbon Bottled in BondSilver Medal — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin
Award Results →Double Gold — Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
#1 — Top 5 San Antonio Distilleries
Read the Feature →Additional Spirit Honors
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Samuel Maverick Straight Rye Whiskey2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Gold — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Silver — Samuel Maverick Agave Blanco2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Reposado2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Blanco2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Reposado
San Antonio Express-News / MySA
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Raise a Glass to History at Maverick WhiskeyA Guide to San Antonio Craft Breweries and DistilleriesBevNET
Maverick Whiskey Releases Samuel Maverick Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon WhiskeyTen Whiskeys To Get You Through to 2022Craft Spirits Magazine
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