Upshot Red Corn

2023 World’s Best Corn Whiskey

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2023 World Whiskies Awards

Look; Golden amber
Nose; Soft floral, sweet, honey, butterscotch
Taste; Delicate vanilla, old English toffee, honey, green apple and a creamy texture
Finish; Balanced caramel, brown sugar, light chocolate
Single barrel

A bold new addition to our corn series, crafted to showcase the diverse flavours of maize and the first of many to come.

This rare heirloom variety, also known as ‘Jimmy Red’, was a favorite among Southern U.S. moonshiners in the early 1900s. In 2018, we sourced this special grain for our legendary grower, Christian Bloecker, who also grows our yellow corn at the Bothkamp family farm in Kununurra.

The difference? Remarkable.

Despite using the same mash bill—80% corn, 10% wheat, 10% malted barley—the shift from yellow corn to red corn creates a significant flavour evolution. Unlike our original Upshot, which carries heavier vanilla and spice notes, Upshot Red Corn offers a lighter, more delicate profile with honey, apple, and toffee flavors, finishing with a creamier mouthfeel.

And now, it’s official, Upshot Red Corn is the World’s Best Corn Whiskey.

This is the first red corn whiskey in Australia and, as always, it is perfect for enjoying across seasons and in good company.

Cocktail Suggestion

Honey Smash

This sweet fruity cocktail complements the subtle honey notes and creamier mouth feel of our red corn variety.

45ml Upshot Red Corn Whiskey
15ml Orange Liqueur
15ml Honey
15ml Fresh Orange Juice
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake and strain over a tumbler full of ice. Garnish with fresh or dehydrated orange slice.