Beam Global Spirits & Wine Sets Record with 31 Medals from the 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.17 Gold and Double Gold Medals Awarded to Beam Global Portfolio DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FO)], a global leader in premium spirits and wine, announces its best performance ever from the 2007 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 31 medal wins. Beam Global's portfolio of brands won an impressive 17 Gold and Double Gold medals, achieving its highest volume of Gold and Double Gold medals in company history. "With 17 Gold and Double Gold medal wins, this news will inspire a lot of conversation among our various constituents around the world, from business partners and customers to employees," 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. "More than half of the medals awarded to Beam Global were Gold and Double Gold which is a testament to the quality of the entire portfolio. Our ranking in the categories of bourbon, 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 , cognac, Canadian whisky Canadian whisky is whisky made in Canada; by law it must be aged there at least three years[1] in a wooden barrel of not greater than 700 L capacity[2]. and tequila are superb." "Our employees are the people we have to thank for these results. A great deal of craftsmanship and artistry go into producing our brands. But the ingredient that perhaps distinguishes us the most from everyone else is the passion that our people bring to their roles," continued Flocco. The following Beam Global Spirits and Wine brands received Double Gold or Gold medals in the 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: * From the Small Batch Bourbon Collection, Baker's[R] bourbon won a Gold medal and Booker's[R] bourbon was awarded a Double Gold medal. * 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, Canadian Club[R] Reserve and Canadian Club[R] Sherry Cask whiskies all received Gold medals. * Double Gold medals were awarded to Courvoisier[R] Initiale Extra and Courvoisier[R] Napoleon cognac. * The Dalmore[R] 21 Year Scotch whisky and The Dalmore[R] 28 year old Stillman's Dram won Double Gold medals while The Dalmore[R] 12 Year was awarded with a Gold medal. * Gold medals were awarded to El Tesoro[R] Anejo and El Tesoro[R] Reposado tequilas. El Tesoro[R] Paradiso Anejo won a Double Gold. * Jim Beam Jim Beam is a brand of bourbon whiskey, distilled in Clermont, Kentucky. This brand of whiskey has been distilled since 1795. The Jim Beam brand is owned by Beam Global Spirits & Wine, which is in turn owned by holding company Fortune Brands. [R] Black bourbon received a Gold medal. * Laphroaig[R] scotch whisky had another winning year receiving Gold medals for Laphroaig[R] 10 Year, Laphroaig[R] 10 Year Cask Strength and Laphroaig[R] 30 Year. The 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held on March 17th and 18th 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. 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], Sauza[R], Canadian Club[R], Courvoisier[R], Maker's Mark[R], Laphroaig[R], Larios[R], 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], DeKuyper[R], Knob Creek[R], Starbucks 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. [TM] and Clos Du Bois[R]. 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) 2007 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Deerfield, IL. |
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