Can I try the award-winning expression at The Sentinel Room?

The Sentinel Room in Independence, MO carries a Reserve Whiskey Library of over 600 expressions at 208 W Lexington Ave. Availability of specific Starlight Distillery expressions depends on current stock — ask a staff member at the bar.

When was the award announced?

This dispatch was published for the week of June 8, 2026 by The Independence Sentinel at The Sentinel Room.

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Starlight Distillery Award

Starlight Distillery Takes Six Honors at San Francisco Competition

Week of June 8, 2026

Indiana's Starlight Distillery swept six awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including two Double Gold medals for perfect 99-point scores.

The distillery's Mizunara Reserve Bourbon and Blackberry Flavored Whiskey both earned the competition's highest marks. Four additional expressions also received recognition at the prestigious judging.

Starlight continues to prove that serious whiskey can emerge from unexpected places.

Details

Medal: Double Gold (2), plus 4 additional honors

Score: 99 points (both Double Gold winners)

Expression: Mizunara Reserve Bourbon, Blackberry Flavored Whiskey

Competition: San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Source: The Whiskey Wash

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