Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Emerges as Winner at 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.DEERFIELD, Ill. -- 29 Medals; Laphroaig(R) Named "Distiller of the Year," Laphroaig(R) 30 Year Honored as "Best Whisky of Show" and El Tesoro(R) Paradiso Anejo Wins "Top Tequila" Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., a global leader in premium spirits, walked away with the highly acclaimed "Distiller of the Year" award from the 2006 San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden World Spirits Competition Spirits competitions between makers of alcoholic beverages have been a tradition since the earliest days of distilling. Master distillers, brewmasters and vinters alike are driven to compete as a way to substantiate the quality and craftsmanship that has been instilled in their and received 29 medals, thirteen of which are coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Gold and Double Gold medals. Demonstrating the strength of its portfolio, especially in the fast-growing tequila and whisky segments, the company earned the second highest number of Gold and Double Gold medals in the competition. The star of the show was Laphroaig(R) Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Scotch whisky n. A whiskey distilled in Scotland from malted barley. Noun 1. Scotch whisky - whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still which won top honors in the whisky category. All five Laphroaig entries received Double Gold medals, and Laphroaig(R) 30 Year won the highest category distinction of all with "Best Whisky in Show." Laphroaig went on to win "Distiller of the Year" - one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a spirits brand. El Tesoro(R), whose Paradiso Anejo won a Double Gold, also earned the distinction of "Top Tequila" in the competition. "A great deal of pride and craftsmanship goes into producing our brands so that consumers all over the world can enjoy them," said Tom Flocco, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Beam Global Spirits & Wine. "I congratulate and thank all our employees because they are the dedicated people who put the brands first, nurturing them at each and every stage of the brand's life cycle." "By recognizing us with these awards, the judges are making a bold statement about the superior quality of our brands and the leadership role we take when it comes to craftsmanship, quality and excellence," said Flocco. "That reinforces our position as a high-performing, global winner that shapes our industry, which is something we are all proud of." The following Beam Global Spirits and Wine brands received Double Gold or Gold medals in the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: --Laphroaig(R) 30 Year won the highest honor of "Best Whisky of Show" and a Double Gold medal. Laphroaig(R) 10 Year, Laphroaig(R) 10 Year Cask Strength Cask strength (also known as barrel proof) is a term used in whisky-making to describe the strength their whisky in the cask during maturation. This strong whisky is not the whisky that is usually bottled, as at cask strength the whisky isn't as drinkable. , Laphroaig(R) 15 Year and Laphroaig(R) Quarter Cask all were Double Gold winners. --El Tesoro(R) Paradiso Anejo was named "Top Tequila" and received a Double Gold medal. El Tesoro(R) Anejo and El Tesoro(R) Platinum both received Gold medals. --Booker's(R) bourbon was awarded a Double Gold and Baker's(R) bourbon received a Gold medal. --Canadian Club(R) Reserve won a Gold medal. --Sauza Hacienda(R) received a Gold medal. --Starbucks(TM) coffee liqueur Noun 1. coffee liqueur - coffee-flavored liqueur cordial, liqueur - strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal Kahlua - coffee-flavored liqueur made in Mexico was awarded with a Gold medal. The 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held on March 18th and 19th at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. Held annually in San Francisco, the competition is international, inspiring more than 700 spirits entries from around the world. Judging is based on blind taste tests and medals are awarded based on taste alone. Beam Global Spirits & Wine also received recognition this month from Impact, the leading spirits industry publication, and Cheers magazine for three of its brands. The Sauza(R) tequila family of marquees was named a 2005 Impact "Hot Brand" for its double-digit growth in each of the past three years. Sauza tequila and Maker's Mark(R) bourbon were also honored by Cheers as "Established Growth Brands" for their growth over the past four years as top sellers. Starbucks(TM) Liqueur liqueur (lĭkûr`), strong alcoholic beverage made of almost neutral spirits, flavored with herb mixtures, fruits, or other materials, and usually sweetened. The name derives from the Latin word to melt. was named a "Rising Star" by Cheers, recognizing its exceptional growth since its launch in 2005. About Beam Global Spirits & Wine Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., is the fourth largest spirits company in the world. With nine of the world's top-100 premium spirits in its portfolio, the company's brands hold global, national and leadership positions in key categories, including Jim Beam(R) bourbon; Canadian Club(R) Canadian whisky; Courvoisier(R) cognac, Laphroaig(R) Scotch, Sauza(R) tequila; Larios(R) gin, Whisky DYC DYC Division of Youth Corrections DYC Diocesan Youth Council DYC Destilerías Y Crianza (Spanish whiskey) DYC Direct Yaw Moment Control (R), Teacher's(R) Scotch and DeKuyper(R) cordials. The portfolio also includes Maker's Mark(R), Knob Creek(R) and the small batch bourbon collection, and Starbucks(TM) Liqueurs Liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy and eau de vie which contain no sugar. Most liqueurs range between 15 and 70 percent alcohol by volume. . Beam Wine Estates is a top-five super-premium wine company in the U.S., featuring Clos du Bois(R), the number two super-premium U.S. wine brand, and the award-winning Geyser geyser (gī`zər) [Icel.], hot spring from which water and steam are ejected periodically to heights ranging from a few to several hundred feet. Peak(R). Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FO), a $7 billion leading consumer brands company. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine and the company's sales and distribution partners, please visit www.beamglobal.com. (C) 2006 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Deerfield, IL. |
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