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Destillerie

Company:
Inner Circle Distillery - Vok Beverages
Address:
162 Cross Keys Road
Place:
Salisbury South SA 5106
Country:
Australia
Products:
  • Rum
Inner Circle Rum – Sailing towards success

How does a world-class sportsman turn himself into a rum producer? And even make it a tremendous success story! Stuart Gilbert, a multiple world champion sailor who participated in the 1984 Olympic Games, shows how it can be done, with the successful re-launch of Australia’s best rum which quickly acquired worldwide recognition and was awarded prizes at wine and spirit competitions in London, Frankfurt and Chicago. In 2007, Inner Circle was taken over by Lion Nathan Australia (since 2011, it has been operated by Lion alone following a company reorganisation) and incorporated into their New Zealand range. Their competence and capacity to distribute at an international level guarantee a further positive development, as is shown by the sales figures and results of tastings.

Originally produced for the Colonial Sugar Refinery’s “inner circle of management and favoured clients” in the mid-19th century, this popular rum was available until 1986. When the company was sold, the brand Inner Circle – an Australian icon – was discontinued. Stuart Gilbert, a great fan of this particular rum, found himself missing it keenly. He tasted all the rums of this world, but none compared to the favoured flavour. He then decided to put his money where his mouth wanted to be and contacted Malcolm Campbell, the last master blender of Inner Circle, who still owned the original recipe and yeast. After buying the brand rights, Gilbert bought Beenleigh Distillery, the oldest registered distillery in Australia, in 2004 and as such acquired an industrial monument.

The Australian rum trio was again successful at the World Spirits Award with a double gold, Best in Category and Spirit of the Year for the Rum Grey, gold for the Rum Green and silver for the Rum Red.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Double-Gold 95.3Inner Circle Rum Grey2012Details
Gold 94.3Inner Circle Rum Green2012Details
Silver 87Inner Circle Rum Red2012Details

Destillerie

Company:
Limbeck Group GmbH & Co.KG
Address:
Jöckern 6
Place:
46487 Wesel
Country:
Germany
Products:
  • Gin
Proud, Strong & Noble Gin: As unusual as its name

Behind the name there is a gin newcomer, the serial entrepreneur and sales expert Martin Limbeck, based in Wesel on the Lower Rhine. With his own spirit, the gin lover fulfilled a long-standing wish, founding the company in 2020. His gin distilled in southern Germany with juniper that is cultivated there. Further botanicals are orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom and lemongrass, as well as apple wedges that stand for the homeland of the gin. The gin is 100% manual work, distilled three times under vacuum and refined with exceptionally soft water. A procedure unique in Germany gives it an extra special something. The outlet tap of the still is silver-coated, so the alcohol distils at just 40°C, which is significantly more gentle compared to a classical copper pot still.

“A gin that smells and tastes good is only half the story. But as a seller I know: the name, appearance and feel of a product are at least equally important! I wanted a name that is unusual and distinctive.” The gin has a sleek look in a matte black bottle, with an eye-catching, shiny, silver metal label showing four poodles. This is not the result of a creative design competition but they are the loyal companions of Martin Limbeck and his wife Andrea. As lively brand ambassadors, they attract attention on the website and on the brand’s social media channels.

At the World Spirits Award, silver was awarded to Proud, Strong & Noble Gin.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Silver 86Proud, Strong & Noble Gin2022Details

Handel

Company:
Edward Snell & Co Ltd (PTY)
Address:
13 Wallflower street, Paarden Eiland
Place:
7420 Cape Town
Country:
South Africa
Products:
  • Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
Edward Snell – Whisky from South Africa

Edward Snell founded a trading company in Durban in 1848, from which the oldest spirit company in South Africa developed over 160 years. Following an eventful history, the company is now once again in the hands of the family. Besides their own brands they also sell numerous local and international drink brands, mostly in various markets in Africa and the Middle East.

The wide range of products includes whisky, brandy, vodka, rum, gin, tequila and cognac. One outstanding label is Firstwatch Whisky with its new look, a striking, square bottle design. Consumer demand for a whisky with an American taste profile has been perfected over time and is presented today as a balanced blend of the finest imported rye and grain. Whether pure, on the rocks or mixed – its diversity makes it popular with many different target groups and successful in one of the largest spirit segments in South Africa.

At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Firstwatch Whisky.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 92Firstwatch2018Details

Handel

Company:
J.A.Gilka KG
Address:
Hubert-Underberg-Allee 1
Place:
47493 Rheinberg
Country:
Germany
Products:
  • Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
  • Destillerie
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Silver 88Gilka Bio2012Details
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