Silver Medal — Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Texas Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond
Silver Medal — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin
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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
Double Gold — Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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#1 — Top 5 San Antonio Distilleries
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Additional Spirit Honors
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Samuel Maverick Straight Rye Whiskey
2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Gold — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin
2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Silver — Samuel Maverick Agave Blanco
2021 Denver International Spirits Competition, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Reposado
2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Texas Dry Gin
2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Blanco
2020 John Barleycorn, Gold — Samuel Maverick Agave Reposado
From the Press
By publicationSan Antonio Express-News / MySA
S.A.'s latest whiskey imbued with Maverick, Alamo history March 29, 2017 Maverick Whiskey distillery to open in downtown San Antonio soon April 3, 2019 Maverick Whiskey, new downtown San Antonio brewery and distillery, sets opening date July 12, 2019 Maverick Whiskey Distillery transformed a historic downtown bank July 30, 2019 Review: Maverick Whiskey downtown distillery pours spirits, has strong food dishes July 30, 2019 Review: Maverick Whiskey's restaurant finds its spirit in downtown San Antonio October 2019 The spirit behind the spirit: The story of Sam Maverick and his whiskey legacy in San Antonio January 26, 2022 With Maverick Whiskey, husband and wife add to family legacy August 31, 2022 These are San Antonio's Top 5 distilleries for excellent whiskeys, gin and tequila September 7, 2022San Antonio Current
Grain to Glass: Downtown's Maverick Distillery to Begin Serving Whiskey and Beer Steeped in Texas History July 17, 2019 Needs a Little Aging: Maverick Distilling and Brewing is Blazing New Trails 2019 The 100 Best Bars in San Antonio 2021 2021 San Antonio's Maverick Whiskey debuts limited-edition barrel proof bourbon November 17, 2021 San Antonio's Maverick Whiskey Distillery rolls out new food menu for its tasting room August 4, 2022San Antonio Magazine
Raise a Glass to History at Maverick Whiskey October 2019 A Guide to San Antonio Craft Breweries and Distilleries 2020BevNET
Maverick Whiskey Releases Samuel Maverick Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey November 16, 2021 Ten Whiskeys To Get You Through to 2022 2021Craft Spirits Magazine
Which States Dominated the 2026 American Craft Spirits Awards? June 4, 2026Alcohol Professor
The 8 Best Texas Bourbon Brands 2025Some articles may sit behind a publication paywall. Links go to the original publication rather than an aggregator.