Beam Global Spirits & Wine Toasts Its Scotch and Cognac Brands for Winning Top Honors at the 2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition.Courvoisier[R] Cognac, 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 and The Dalmore[R] Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Bring Home Gold 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, is proud to announce that its Scotch and Cognac brands won 12 medals at the 2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Of the 12 medals awarded to the three brands, eight were gold and eight were awarded "Best in Class" distinction. Courvoisier[R] Cognac was awarded the most gold medals of any brand in the Cognac category. Courvoisier[R] Initiale Extra, Courvoisier[R] VS, Courvoisier[R] Exclusif and Courvoisier[R] Succession J.S. were all awarded gold medals and named "Best in Class". Courvoisier[R] VSOP VSOP very special (or superior) old pale: used of brandy or port received a silver medal and a "Best in Class" distinction. Two of the Scotch whisky brands Beam Global distributes 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. , Laphroaig[R] Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky and The Dalmore[R] Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, received high praise from this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition: * Laphroaig[R] 10 Year - Gold medal and "Best in Class" * Laphroaig[R] Quarter Cask - Gold medal and "Best in Class" * Laphroaig[R] 15 Year - Gold medal * 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. - Gold medal * Laphroaig[R] 30 Year - Silver medal and "Best in Class" * The Dalmore[R] 12 Year - Silver medal * The Dalmore[R] 21 Year - Silver medal "We are honored to have been awarded such high marks from the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition," 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. "Our Scotch and Cognac brands continue to stand out in competitions across the world. These awards not only validate the quality of our brands, but also the work and craftsmanship that underpin our world-renowned spirits." The annual International Wine & Spirit Competition was founded in 1969. Its aim is to promote the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits 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. through a rigorous two stage judging process of professional blind tasting and detailed (chemical and microbiological) analysis. This year, the competition will conduct tastings throughout the year based on spirits category. Scotches and Cognacs were among the first spirits categories to be judged and announced. 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 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] Bourbon, Sauza[R] Tequila, 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] 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, Knob Creek[R] Bourbon, Starbucks Liqueurs[TM] and Clos du Bois[R] Wines. 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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