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Brotha Whiskey’s Fellowship Wheated Whiskey Wins Bronze at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition
The 5-year, 101-proof Batch No. 003 earns global recognition from one of the spirits industry’s most respected judging platforms
BOWIE, Md., June 17, 2026 — Brotha Whiskey, the modern culture-forward whiskey house founded by Deondra Randle, today announced that Fellowship Wheated Whiskey Batch No. 003 has earned a Bronze Medal at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition, one of the world’s most established wine and spirits competitions. IWSC’s official results list the expression as Fellowship Wheated 5 YO Single Grain Whiskey and recognize it with Spirit Bronze 2026 honors.
The recognition places Fellowship among a global field of spirits evaluated by leading industry palates. IWSC judges praised the whiskey for its “delicate aromas of iced tea and lemon” and its smooth palate of “white pepper, eucalyptus, and gentle oak.”
“Fellowship was created to widen the whiskey conversation,” said Deondra Randle, Founder & CEO of Brotha Whiskey. “This medal affirms what our community has felt from the beginning: that a bottle can carry craft, culture, ambition, and welcome all at once. To be recognized on an international stage is both an honor and a signal that Brotha Whiskey belongs in the room — and that the room is expanding.”
Built with a 95% wheat and 5% malted barley mash bill, Fellowship Wheated Whiskey is aged 5 years, bottled at 101 proof / 50.5% ABV, and matured in Char #4 new American white oak. The result is a composed, generous whiskey with Brotha Whiskey’s signature balance: warm buttery vanilla on the nose, layers of caramel, sweet toffee, spiced oak, ripe berries, and a whisper of cinnamon on the palate, finishing long, smooth, and silk-laden.
For Randle, the award is more than a medallion. It is a milestone in the brand’s broader mission to bring elegance, precision, and cultural fluency to modern American whiskey. Brotha Whiskey’s story began at the intersection of engineering discipline and sensory artistry — a founder studying whiskey not as an outsider to tradition, but as a builder of new entry points into it. The brand describes itself as a modern house where craftsmanship meets connection, and where every bottle is designed to invite more people into the conversation.
The IWSC win arrives as Fellowship Wheated Whiskey continues to build momentum with consumers, tastemakers, and hospitality partners seeking a premium pour with substance behind the style. With its bronze-medal validation, Batch No. 003 stands as a statement expression: refined enough to sip neat, structured enough for a classic cocktail, and meaningful enough to mark a moment.
Fellowship Wheated Whiskey is available through Brotha Whiskey’s official purchase channel. Consumers, retailers, and hospitality partners are encouraged to secure bottles while Batch No. 003 remains available.
About Brotha Whiskey
Brotha Whiskey is a modern American whiskey house built around craft, culture, and fellowship. Founded by Deondra Randle, the brand brings together engineering precision, sensory exploration, and a commitment to expanding the whiskey conversation. Brotha Whiskey’s mission is to elevate shared experiences through spirits that feel refined, purposeful, and welcoming — one pour, one room, one legacy at a time.
About Fellowship Wheated Whiskey
Fellowship Wheated Whiskey is Brotha Whiskey’s flagship expression: a 5-year, 101-proof whiskey crafted from a 95% wheated mash bill. Known for its smooth, mellow mouthfeel and layered profile of vanilla, caramel, toffee, spiced oak, fruit, and warm finish, Fellowship is designed for both seasoned whiskey enthusiasts and newcomers looking for a refined, approachable pour.
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