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"Competition medals don't mean anything; everyone has medals." That's a common sentiment we often hear. Most of the time, it's true. Many competitions give distinctions to whoever pays, with judging criteria that don't solely focus on taste. However, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition appears to be different. It is a blind competition where only taste matters, judged by an extraordinary panel of experts. "Many consider a Double Gold at San Francisco to be the highest medal one can receive in the spirits world, but there’s something even more prestigious: a Platinum Medal." We are proud that our Rum 0.0% has been awarded Double Gold every year since its creation and is now the first non-alcoholic spirit to receive the Platinum Medal. Our dedication to crafting the finest non-alcoholic spirits from real spirits is paying off, and we couldn't be prouder.Check out the full list of platinum medal winners at SFWSC here https://lnkd.in/dkx7AxjT #SFWSC #Competition #PlatinumMedal #DoubleGold #NoAlcohol #AlcoholFree #NonAlcoholicSpirits San Francisco World Spirits Competition The Tasting Alliance

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WHAT IT MEANS TO WIN AT THE London Competitions? North Uist Distillery | Certified B-Corp that won the 2023 London Spirits Competition with its award-winning Downpour Gin from Scotland share a few insights with our team. Downpour Scottish Dry Gin, from the North Uist Distillery Company in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, was the highest scoring spirits brand with 98 points in the 2023 London Spirits Competition. Here’s what it meant to the distillery owners Kate MacDonald and Jonny Ingledew: “Being a gold medal winner at the London Spirits Competition has had a significant impact on our sales. One of our business goals for the year was to gain more traction in the on-trade. Recognition from London Spirits Competition has acted as a seal of approval in this respect as the competition is judged by some of the world’s leading figures from the hospitality sector. Not only this, judging is undertaken with the end consumer in mind, so you know the judges can genuinely see a space for your products.” “Often it is difficult to identify a tangible link between awards success and specific listings, however, I can point to several new partnerships as a direct result of our London Spirits Competition medals. This includes a listing with a high-end UK-wide department store whose buyer was on the judging panel. This also includes the opening up of a new export market after we were approached by an importer who had seen coverage of our success.” “This is no coincidence. The LSC team did a superb job of promoting the competition and providing a platform for the medal winners. We have won top medals in other competitions and it was a flash in the pan, whereas LSC has sustained the coverage throughout the year. We really appreciate it – thank you!” #brandsuccess #globalrecognition #brandstory North Uist Distillery | Certified B-Corp | Kate MacDonald | Jonny Ingledew The Deadline for entry to the London Competitions is February 22.⌛️ Enter while you still have time: https://lnkd.in/dRVxt6b PS: Image proudly showing LSC sticker on top of the bottle. 😍

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Measuring the success of Carpathian Single Malt Whisky can be achieved through various channels, but one of the most important, is winning medals at prestigious spirits competitions and they don't come much larger or more renowned than the The Global Spirits Masters Competitions | GSMC Masters - The World Whisky Masters 2024. We are so thrilled to announce that in the European category, Capathian Single Malt Whisky expressions of Vradiano & Peated Cask Strength received Gold medals, whilst Feteasca Neagra & Cognac Cask finishes received Silver medals. Why so important? The Global Spirits Masters Competition is one of the world's most highly regarded series of blind-tastings. Judging is divided into category-specific competitions to ensure each entry is given the utmost attention by specialised judges. "Our single malt whisky continues to excel beyond Romania's borders, impressing the palates of judges, experts and consumers worldwide. Such great results in such a prominent competition really makes me proud" Allan Anderson, Master Distiller & Whisky Director - Alexandrion Group. #carpathiansinglemaltwhisky #romaniasfirstsinglemaltwhisky #romanianmaltedbarley #singlemalt #spiritsindustry #thespiritsmasters #thespiritsbusiness #spiritscompetition #spiritsjudging #blindtasting #whiskytasting #spiritscollection #spiritslovers #beverageindustry

KWV Shines at the “Olympics” of Spirits   KWV Brandy just scored big at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024, often called the “Olympics” of the spirits industry. As the only South African producer to bring home three prestigious Double Gold medals in the Brandy category, KWV continues to set the global standard for excellence and potentially claim the title of Best Brandy and Cognac Producer for the sixth time. Since 1926, KWV has been perfecting the art of brandy-making, and this year’s haul—three Double Golds and three Golds—proves that its legacy of quality is stronger than ever.   “KWV remains one of the leading brandy brands in Africa,” says CEO John Loomes. “Our superior quality, demonstrated by outperforming traditional Cognac brands at global competitions, reinforces our commitment to expanding our presence in this dynamic market.”   KWV’s latest success isn’t just a win for the brand but a testament to the growing significance of South African brandy in the global market.   #KWV #KWVBrandy #SpiritsChallenge #GlobalExcellence #BrandyLeadership 

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| NEWS TASTYWINES MEETINGS | " Why do I prefer the conviviality of a business convention to a major trade show? " Major international trade shows will always be must-attend events to see everyone 😍 But, seeing everyone is nice but not always very productive. 😅 The business convention is a tailor-made solution for do business 🤩.  - My schedule is drawn up in advance.  - I know who I'm meeting - I know their profile and volumes. - I know what the importer is looking for - I have his specifications. - I have 30 to 40 minutes face-to-face with him. Efficient timing. - I take advantage of lunches, dinners and cocktail to encourage other exchanges and introduce all importers to my wines. ✔ 70% of producers declare declare signing a deal within 3 months of their participation (we also know that some close the deal during the 3 days 😉 ). So, many participants such as CHATEAU TURCAN, #VignoblesRomain, Les Marmandais ! .... return to meet importers from other countries and/or have their new vintages tasted. BE DARING !  📆 TastyWines Meetings Americas - April 25 to 27 - Miami. 📆 TastyWines Meetings Asia - November 4 to 6 - Singapore Contact Olivier DARRAS, Denis Tirel, Thom Simon, Vanessa Levi, Patrizia Marazzi, Giovanni Lombardo . They're very friendly 😍 and will answer all your questions about the market, access conditions and opportunities in North and Latin America. And if you want to know more about the wine importers who will be present, contact Simon D. (he's nice too 😁). #wineindustry #wineexport #winebusiness #wineimporter #winemaker #winetasting #winemarket

In light of The Economist's recent coverage on the booming Champagne market and the ground breaking Sotheby’s Champagne auction, which saw a record EUR1.35m in sales with an impressive 50% of the lots exceeding the high estimate, it's an opportune moment to re-evaluate Champagne's long-term potential. Our Senior Portfolio Manager Matthew Small examines the current market in detail in our 2024 Champagne Report. Examining the Liv-Ex Champagne 50 index, which monitors the performance of the most recent vintages of the 13 most actively traded Champagnes, presents nuanced picture. Currently trading at a 27% discount to its previous high in October 2022, the index has experienced a correction. Despite this, Champagne remains the highest-performing sub-index in the wine investment universe, with an impressive 40.8% return over 5 years. So, what's next for this effervescent beverage? Click the link below to find out more https://lnkd.in/eXca6v8r