Beam Global Spirits & Wine Receives Top Honors from the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.Laphroaig[R] 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 , Baker's[R] Bourbon and Courvoisier[R] Cognac All Take Home Double Gold Awards DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is pleased to announce its solid performance in the 2008 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 , with a total of 25 medal wins. Beam Global's portfolio of brands won an impressive 12 Double Gold and Gold medals, with brands like Laphroaig[R] Scotch whisky, Baker's[R] Bourbon, El Tesoro[R] Tequila and Courvoisier[R] Cognac leading the show with Double Gold wins. The treasured El Tesoro[R] Reposado took home the "Best Reposado Tequila" award. "The medals awarded by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition are a testament to the quality and craft that goes into each bottle made at our distilleries around the world," said John Campbell John Campbell is the name of: British political figures
The following Beam Global Spirits and Wine brands received Double Gold or Gold medals in the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: * Ardmore[TM] Traditional Cask received a Gold medal in its inaugural year in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . * Canadian Club This article refers to the Canadian Club brand of whisky. For the Toronto club which hears speeches from prominent individuals, see Canadian Club of Toronto. [R] Classic 12 received a Gold medal. * A Double Gold medal was awarded to Courvoisier[R] XO Imperial and Gold medals to Courvoisier[R] XO Fine Champagne and Courvoisier[R] Initiale Extra. * A Double Gold medal and Best Reposado of Show were awarded to El Tesoro[R] Reposado tequila. El Tesoro[R] Platinum also received a Double Gold medal. * Laphroaig[R] Scotch whisky had another winning year receiving a Double Gold medal for 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] 10 Year Old won a Gold medal. * From the Small Batch Bourbon Collection[R], Baker's[R] bourbon won a Double Gold medal; Basil Hayden's and Knob Creek won Gold medals. The 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held on March 15th and 16th at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. The international competition is held annually and inspires more than 800 spirits entries from around the world. Judging is based on blind taste tests and medals are awarded based on taste alone. About Beam Global Spirits & Wine: Inspiring conversations around the world, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., is building brands people want to talk about. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for our brands, including Jim Beam[R] Bourbon, Sauza[R] Tequila, Canadian Club[R] Whisky, Courvoisier[R] Cognac, Maker's Mark[R] Bourbon, Laphroaig[R] Scotch Whisky, 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 Whisky, DeKuyper[R] Cordials and 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. , Knob Creek[R] Bourbon and Starbucks[TM] Liqueurs. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company with annual sales exceeding $8 billion. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com. (c) 2008 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Deerfield, IL. drink smart[R] |
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