Recent Press
The latest from the journalists and outlets covering Hooten Young.
Hooten Young Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review
The Whiskey Wash reviews Hooten Young's inaugural Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon — a 100-proof, four-year bourbon (70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malt) with notes of caramel, pecan, clove, and milk chocolate.
Hooten Young Rye Whiskey Wins Gold at the 2026 SIP Awards
Hooten Young's Operation Gothic Serpent Rye earned a Gold Medal at the 2026 SIP Awards — the international, consumer-judged spirits competition — adding to the rye's Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Review: Hooten Young Single Barrel Select "Norm Hooten Pick"
Breaking Bourbon reviews the Hooten Young Single Barrel Select personally chosen by Norm Hooten himself — a cask strength, limited-release bourbon that puts the founder's palate front and center.
Hooten Young Rye Wins 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal
The Whiskey Wash reports that Hooten Young's Operation Gothic Serpent Rye has earned Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world.
Hooten Young Rye Earns 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal
Whiskey Consensus covers Hooten Young's Double Gold win at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, recognizing the brand's Operation Gothic Serpent Rye as among the best in its class.
Hooten Young's Operation Gothic Serpent Rye Whiskey Takes Home San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal
The Bourbon Bishop highlights Hooten Young's Operation Gothic Serpent Rye earning Double Gold at SFWSC 2026 — a tribute to the operators of Task Force Ranger and a gold-medal spirit in one.
Whiskey Butter Steaks Smoked Over Bourbon-Barrel Aged Wood Chunks
Grill Nation features Hooten Young whiskey in a recipe for whiskey butter steaks smoked over bourbon-barrel aged wood chunks — the perfect pairing of great American whiskey and the grill.
Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge
Cigar Snob Magazine reports that Hooten Young has secured a U.S. design patent for The Cartridge, marking a significant milestone for the brand's signature cigar line.
Hooten Young Releases Constitution Hull Reserve
Fred Minnick covers Hooten Young's Constitution Hull Reserve — a 19-year American whiskey finished with oak from the USS Constitution, limited to 250 individually numbered bottles marking 250 years of American independence.
Awards & Accolades
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