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Chankaska Creek Ranch Road Barrel Gin Awarded 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Kasota, MN, Release:  March 30, 2022.  For Immediate Release

Wine Enthusiast Magazine has announced the Best Gins and Vodkas of 2021! The top 100 spirits list includes Chankaska’s Ranch Road Barrel Gin which features botanicals such as juniper, elderflower, and coriander which are aged in barrels to allow for a burnished gold hue.

 According to Kara Newman “The palate is bright, with loads of lemon peel and ginger sparkle, while a lick of brown butter adds richness.”

2023 GOLD WINNER BY THE STAR TRIBUNE

BEST WINERY

BEST DISTILLERY

BEST WEDDING VENUE

BEST PATIO

BEST CORPORATE PARTY/ACTIVITY

Voted Gold Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Wedding Venue.

Voted Silver Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Corporate Party/Activity.

Voted Bronze Winner by the Star Tribune in 2022 for Best Patio.

Great American Spirits Competition

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Platinum

Great American Spirits Competition

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Platinum

American Wine Society

  • Brandy - Gold

  • 2018 MN Marquette - Silver

  • Itasca - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Walnut - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Huckleberry Vanilla - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Walnut - Silver

  • North Forest Kreme Maple Bourbon Pecan - Silver

  • Gin - Bronze

  • Barrel Gin - Bronze

  • Frontenac - Bronze

Best of Mankato

VOTED BEST WINERY

VOTED BEST WINERY

VOTED BEST ATMOSPHERE

VOTED BEST PATIO DINING

VOTED BEST SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

VOTED BEST SOCIAL LUNCH

VOTED BEST WINERY

VOTED BEST ATMOSPHERE

VOTED BEST PATIO DINING