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How San Francisco Became the World's Most Important Whisky Competition San Francisco's whisky competition has become a global leader in the industry. 🥃 - 🌉 Established reputation in the spirits industry - 🏆 Rigorous judging standards and esteemed panel - 🌎 International participation and recognition - 🍀 Diverse range of entries from around the world - 🌱 Focus on innovation and quality #WhiskyLovers #SanFrancisco #SpiritsIndustry 🔍 **Additional Insights:** - 💡 San Francisco's whisky competition draws entries from top distilleries worldwide. - 🌟 The competition's credibility is built on its meticulous evaluation process. - 🌐 Winners often gain international acclaim, boosting their brand recognition. - 🍀 This event celebrates both traditional and emerging whisky brands. - 🎉 The competition promotes industry growth and excellence in whisky making. How San Francisco Became The World's Most Important Whisky Competition https://lnkd.in/gK2rQHJD

All Of The Best Bourbons According To The 2024 International Whisky Competition The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 saw the return of numerous prominent bourbon expressions, each vying for a gold medal in the prestigious contest. There were five sub-categories of ‘Best Bourbon’ in this year’s competition. So, today I thought we would take a look at the winners.  With tasting notes, prices, where to buy, and what is behind each expression - here are the best bourbons according to the 2024 International Whisky Competition.

Here's how we celebrated World Whisky Day with #TheGreatIndianWhisky & Sonal C Holland, Master of Wine Repost : Indian whiskies are making a global impact with their superior quality and world-class taste, evident in the numerous awards they’ve won in recent years. Here are 3 reasons why you should pay attention to award-winning whiskies: 1️⃣ Whisky awards are highly competitive, with many reputed labels vying for medals. Winning an award means a whisky has outperformed serious competition. 2️⃣ Awards are judged by experts who evaluate whiskies on various parameters. An award-winning whisky is endorsed by knowledgeable jurors. 3️⃣ Winners can use jury scores for promotion, giving whisky lovers a reliable marker to confidently choose a label. Additionally, these awards often lead to increased global recognition and market demand for the winning whiskies. Let’s celebrate World Whisky Day with Mithuna by #pauljohnwhisky ! This award-winning Indian single malt, named the 3rd Finest Whisky in the World by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021, boasts a dynamic taste from its maturation in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks. Have you tried Mithuna? Share your experience in the comments below. Cheers! #SonalHolland #MasterOfWine #WhiskyEnthusiast #WorldWhiskyDay #WhiskyLovers #Mithuna #PaulJohnWhisky #TheGreatIndianSingleMalt #IndianWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #SingleMaltlover

Interesting article.

A great article about the growing whisky industry here in China. Well worth the read if you're interested in China or whisky, required reading if you're into both.

India Pale Ale (IPA) is one of America's most popular beer styles, as well as worldwide, known for their bold flavors and variety. The origins of IPA are steeped in history, dating back to the late 18th century during the British colonial period. Breweries crafted this unique beer to withstand the arduous sea voyage from England to India. They fortified it with extra hops, a natural preservative, and increased the alcohol content to ensure it remained unspoiled during the journey. Dig it. This historical context adds a rich layer of heritage to your beer experience. Here is a list of the 10 most medaled American IPAs, along with the five most important competitions where they have medaled, their awards, the Brewery that makes them, and a brief tasting note. It’s the Beer Hall of Fame IPAs: the IPA beers that have received top scores from at least five of the major beer competitions. Enjoy! “IPAs, they’re the best damn beers in the world.” — Stephen Carter King Sources: Forbes • Apple News #Beer #CraftBeer #IPA #IndiaPaleAle #Microbreweries #Pubs #Taprooms #Brewpubs #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness #EmergingTrends #BusinessIntelligence ✦✦✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing and Strategy • Beer Market Analyst • Beerconomy CEO Thought Catalyst • Advisor • Sherpa and Speaker, sharing beer market trends, insights, statistics and forecasts via The Beerconomist “The best beers are ones we drink with friends.” — Beerconomy Digital Coming Soon: Beerconomy PRO

Interesting article on the overall whisky market conditions in China and its future trends. 9RD definitely fits in very well and is poised to grow with the market together, if not helping it to grow outright! #nineriversdistillery #9RD #whiskyforthepeople #dramfunded

Did you know that in the French wine industry, one producer would probably NEVER help pour another French producer's wines? The South African wine industry camaraderie has enabled their industry to grow leaps and bounds. The slew of reports from different publications such as Business Times have highlighted the challenging times F&B face globally. South African wines have defied trends and are powering through these difficult times. Sharing and costing have often been cited as key factors among producers. I was honored to be part of a fireside chat that highlighted the growth in South African wines. As of 2023, approximately 39% of wines are exported, with the UK and Europe traditionally being major markets. However, the industry is witnessing a shift towards Asia, particularly with Japan emerging as a key player. Now is the perfect time to explore these exceptional wines. Not only are they a fraction of the cost of Old World wines, but they also offer comparable or superior quality. Cheers to the evolving landscape of the wine industry! 🍷🌍 #WineIndustry #SouthAfricanWines #GlobalMarketTrends Cape Winemakers Guild Bevan Newton Johnson Savage Wines 67 Pall Mall Singapore

IRELAND'S CALL 2. SORRY! I mistakenly left out an Irish idea that was one of my favourites - even though it never saw the light of day. It was DISTILLED GUINNESS, a 40% spirit distilled from the beer itself. It was in response to an idea to create a Guinness Whiskey which was fraught with problems. Distilled Guinness was a better solution. And it had several advantages : 1. Its provenance would be Guinness, not the country where it was made. 2. It would avoid confrontation with the various Whisk(e)y governing bodies. 3. You could distil today and sell tomorrow. 4. And you could manipulate the taste to fit your aims. The idea just popped out and was based on a comment many years earlier where someone said : "First we create a fermented product, a beer. Then we distil it, put it in barrels and age it to become whisky." Back in the IDV days we would have tried it in a heartbeat. But I could make no progress while I worked for Diageo. For the full story, and many others, check out my (red) book on https://lnkd.in/eyRzmuK and order a copy on Amazon. And maybe someone out there might try distilling a famous beer brand! #Ireland #Guinness #Baileys #ideas #innovation #diageo #drinksbusiness #beer

DOUBLE-GOLD, NZ Spirits Awards 2024 SILVER, NZ Small Batch Gin Awards 2024 SILVER, London Spirits Competition 2023 SILVER, NZ Spirits Awards 2023 BRONZE, The Junipers 2023 That's what happens if you continuously improve processes, listen to feedback and refine the recipe. Back when we scouted out potential premises for our distillery a designated cellar door space was somewhere on the 'nice to have' list. Our main concern was to have enough space for the production equipment and a good storage area (pallets and pallets of bottles and boxes and whatnot take up a LOT of space). We were so lucky we ended up with a decent cellar door and enough tasting space for groups up to 10. Ever since we got our off-license, cellar door sales have generated a crucial income stream - right up there with trade, often surpassing it, especially in off-season months. But what's more important: the direct feedback from consumers has been invaluable. Every time someone comments on what flavours they pick up on and what they particularly like, we take note. And those notes help us make better spirits. In just under 2 years we've collected 22 medals across our four core range gins and we're obviously incredibly stoked about the industry recognition. But what we care even more about is whether our consumers enjoy the gin. In the end it really comes down to the old business adage: never lose sight of your target audience.