For a new face on the bourbon scene, Brent Elliott has had an explosive debut by capturing the coveted “America’s Best Kentucky Bourbon” category at this year’s Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards.

In September 2015 Elliott succeeded Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and industry legend Jim Rutledge as Four Roses’ Master Distiller. He knew the transition (and the quality of the bourbon) would be closely watched by the whiskey industry and by consumers.

For Elliott’s first solo expression he released a Limited Edition Single Barrel dubbed ‘Elliott’s Select’ in spring 2016. The release received high marks and much acclaim…