Brown-Forman Spirits Brands Bring Home the Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Leads the Pack with a Double Gold Medal.LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Brown-Forman Corporation The Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business, and is a diversified producer and marketer of various consumer products. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Brown-Forman employs 3,350. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BFB BFB Bubbling Fluidized Bed BFB Bromofluorobenzene BFB Blood for Blood (Band) BFB Broken Family Band BFB Balanced Failure Biasing BFB Biker Friendly Bar BFB Big Freakin' Baby (polite form) ) struck gold at the recent 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 , garnering a total of 11 medals, including four Gold Medals and a prestigious Double Gold medal for Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This was the second time Old Forester Birthday Bourbon has won a Double Gold Medal at the competition, an honor presented to spirits that receive a unanimous vote for the Gold Award from an esteemed panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
Brown-Forman's Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, which received its second Double Gold medal in the Small Batch Bourbon 11 Years and Older category, is a true vintage bourbon released on the birthday of George Garvin Brown, the founder of Brown-Forman and the first person to sell bourbon in sealed bottles as assurance of quality. This year's release of Birthday Bourbon was a 12-year-old bourbon presented at 96 proof. "We're excited to have our brands recognized once again for their outstanding quality," said Erin Schlader, Vice President, Marketing Director Developing Brands. Following are the complete results for Brown-Forman spirits: --Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - Double Gold, Small Batch Bourbon 11 Years & Older --Woodford Reserve -- Gold, Straight Bourbon --Amarula Cream Liqueur - Gold, Cream/Dairy 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. --Don Eduardo Anejo - Gold, Anejo Tequila --Don Eduardo Reposado - Gold, Reposado Tequila --Canadian Mist -- Silver, Canadian Whisky --Early Times Kentucky Whisky - Silver, Other Whiskies --Old Forester 100 Proof - Silver, Straight Bourbon --Old Forester 96 Proof -- Silver, Straight Bourbon --Pepe Lopez Gold - Silver, Mixto Tequila --Don Eduardo Silver - Bronze, Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive international spirits judging ever held in the U.S. on an annual basis and now attracts entries from more than 700 spirits from 52 countries. To learn more about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, visit www.sfspiritscomp.com. Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel's, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Fetzer and Bolla Wines, Korbel California Champagnes, and Hartmann Luggage. |
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