For the fifth year running, St. George founder Jörg Rupf has been honored by the James Beard Foundation with a nomination for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. Deemed “the Oscars of the food world” by Time magazine, the James Beard Awards are widely considered to be the highest accolade in American culinary circles—and we're honored and proud to see Jörg recognized again for his pioneering role in the American craft distilling movement.

For more on the awards and the full list of 2014 semifinalists, see here .