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Destillerie

Company:
Excelencia Tequilera de Jalisco
Address:
Carretera internacional Tequila Km49
Place:
45380 Amatitan
Country:
Mexico
Products:
  • Tequila
Excelencia Tequilera de Jalisco: From Mexico to the rest of the world

Tequila Huizache is a homage to the Mexican region of Jalisco, which is famous for the manufacture of agave distillates and also where the roots of the company lie. The Huizache bush (Acacia farnesiana) is abundant in the dry landscape and has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes by the indigenous peoples of Mexico, who believe the plant to be holy. The name means ‘many thorns’ and is a symbol for the strength and resilience of the countryside and the people who live and work here.

Once the Spanish conquerors had recognised the value of the agave plant in the 16th century and introduced European knowledge about the art of distillation, the region – today a UNESCO world heritage site, incidentally – became the main producer of tequila, which was distributed from here to the rest of Mexico. In 1870, Tequila Herradura SA de CV was founded and, over time, developed to become one of the biggest brands. In the late 1990s, the sisters Luz Gabriela and María Elisa Romo de la Peña decided to sell their stakes in the company and take over the plantations. In 2003, they founded the Excelencia Tequilera de Jalisco and specialised in the production of 100% agave premium tequila. The top brand Tequila Huizache was introduced in 2005 and opened a new chapter in the success story, which spans six generations with almost 150 years of experience.

At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Huizache Blanco, Huizache Reposado and Huizache Origen.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 92.3Huizache Blanco2019Details
Gold 92Huizache Origen2019Details
Gold 90Huizache Reposado2019Details

Destillerie

Company:
Silent Pool Distillers
Address:
Shere Road
Place:
Albury Surrey GU5 9BW
Country:
United Kingdom
Products:
  • Gin
Silent Pool Distillers: Creators of handmade premium spirits

Silent Pool Distillers are located in the Surrey Hills on the Albury Estate of the Duke of Northumberland to the south-west of London. The distillery is near the legendary Silent Pool, an old source that is fed from an aquiferous layer of chalk. The crystal-clear water for their gin production is taken directly from it. The plant substances processed in the spirits come from the region as much as possible. The hardwood for the customised still also comes from the Albury Estate.

Even though the products clearly differ, they are united by a common aim and a shared vision. Each recipe is a symphony of aromas that complement each other. Instead of relying on one unique ingredient, each serves a purpose without dominating the palate. The balancing is a long, laborious process every time. The distillers have experimented with hundreds of flavour combinations over the years before finding the perfect recipe. When comparing the products, it becomes evident that they share the same DNA: handmade, multilayered and full of complex aromas that unfold during tasting. There are many ways to produce gin, most of them simpler than the four-tier procedure used here, but the additional effort is worth it.

At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin, and silver for Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin and Silent Pool Gin.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 91Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin2022Details
Silver 89Silent Pool Gin2022Details
Silver 85Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin2022Details

Handel

Company:
The Patron Spirits Company
Address:
6670 South Valley View
Place:
Las Vegas 89118
Country:
United States
Products:
  • Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
  • Destillerie
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 94.7Patron XO Cafe2014Details
Silver 81Pyrot Rum XO Reserve2014Details

Handel

Company:
ALDI Ireland
Address:
Birch House, Millennium Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Place:
W91 YX71 Naas
Country:
Ireland
Products:
  • Destillerie
Aldi Ireland: Gin and whiskey in retail

Aldi Ireland has several top products in its spirit range: Boyle’s Gin from the Blackwater Distillery and Ardfallen Whiskey from the West Cork Distillery, in addition, Mo Chara Passionfruit & Mango Gin from the Old Carrick Mill.

The Blackwater Distillery has been an Aldi partner since 2016 and developed the private label Boyle’s Gin exclusively for the Irish and British retail market. The product volume of the Blackwater Distillery for Aldi has risen strongly in recent years, whereby 140,800 bottles of the gin series were sold in 2018. The successful gin brand is manufactured in Blackwater Valley, West Waterford, with selected imported ingredients as well as regional apples, blackcurrants and elderflower. CEO Peter Mulryan – former TV producer and author of the book ‘The Whiskeys of Ireland’ – explains, “The partnership with Aldi has helped us to increase turnover enormously, and also to have the security to invest and expand. This includes on-site bottling facilities and a visitor centre.” Ardfallen Whiskey from the West Cork Distillery got its name from the region in County Cork where the malted barley comes from, and is only manufactured in small batches. The business was founded in 2003 by childhood friends who started out with only two small stills they had bought in Switzerland. Now the largest distillery in the country, it currently employs over 80 staff and exports to around 70 countries.

At the World Spirits Award, there was Gold for Ardfallen 10 Year Old Whiskey and Boyle’s Gin, and Silver for Boyle’s Sloe & Damson Gin and Ardfallen Whiskey.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 93.3Ardfallen 10 Year Old Whiskey2026Details
Gold 90Boyle’s Gin2026Details
Silver 88Ardfallen Whiskey2026Details
Silver 84Boyle's Sloe & Damson Gin2026Details

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