Crafted in partnership with Johnnies Collective to support St. John's student athletes, the straight bourbon blends NYC hoops pride with refined craftsmanship
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bespoken Spirits, the Kentucky-based spirits company revolutionizing whiskey craft and production through its tailored wood finishing process, has been named the 2025 Best of Class Straight Bourbon Winner at the prestigious New York World Spirits Competition. The Garden Reserve, a new spirit developed in collaboration with Johnnies Collective, the organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities for St. John's student athletes, marries the spirit of New York sports with refined craftmanship, giving fans something to enjoy all season long.
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