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Destillerie

Company:
L'Exil LTD Rhumerie de Chamarel
Address:
Rhumerie de Chamarel Royal Road
Place:
Ile Maurice
Country:
Mauritius
Products:
  • Rum
  • Gastronomie
Rhumerie de Chamarel - Rhumerie de Chamarel – A newcomer with vision

This high-quality rum from the island of Mauritius is produced in line with ecological guidelines. The products are distributed in Austria by the company Wind GmbH, based in Traiskirchen (www.wind-plast.at).

The road leads through extensive pineapple plantations and fields of sugar cane up to the distillery at an altitude of 300 m in the South-West of the island. Designed by a renowned architect, the building is elegant and authentic and a fine example of modern construction with its natural materials such as wood, stone and water. The comprehensive concept also incorporates the L’Alchimiste restaurant where up to 80 guests can savour the sophisticated regional cuisine. At the “Sugar Cane Spirit” boutique, various types of rum are on offer (White Rum, Le Coeur de Chauffe (fine brandy), Rum Paille (stored in wooden casks), Rum Arrange (flavoured with fruits and spices) as well as an exclusive clothing range, hand-made products and a small jewellery collection.

The location and climate of the fertile valley promote the growth and quality of the sugarcane. The sugarcane is harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning and processed at the mill within four hours. The fields are not normally burnt, as is usually the case, to make harvesting easier. Even when distilling at the highest modern levels of technology, nothing is wasted: the bagasse – the fibrous remnants of the sugar production process – is burnt to obtain energy. The chimney contains the very latest smoke filters and the ash is used to fertilise the fields.

The company yet again impressed at the World-Spirits Award, with one gold and four silvers.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 94.3Paille2011Details
Silver 89Coeur de Chauffe Rum2011Details
Silver 88White Rum2011Details

Destillerie

Company:
Nant Distilling Company
Address:
254 Nant Lane
Place:
7030 Bothwell
Country:
Australia
Products:
  • Whisky Allgemein
Nant Distillery – Single Malt Whisky from Tasmania

In the central highlands of Tasmania, the Nant Distilling Company only produces Highland Single Malt Whisky. It started in 2004, when the historical Nant Estate from the 19th century was sold and carefully restored. The central element of the story is the mill: built in 1823 by convicts, these days it is the only water-driven grain mill in Australia. The mill stones came to the country with a Welsh settler in 1820 on the boat named ‘The Grace’. Lost for a long time, they were found by chance behind the property and put to use again. Wooden teeth turn the wheel like in old times. The striking bottle shape also goes back to the 19th century and a clay bottle found at the bottom of the mill pond.

And what is the secret of the whisky? Some put it down to the unspoilt waters of the highlands which supply the River Clyde from a million year old glacial lake which flows past the distillery. Others say it is the malting barley from Tasmania, yet others say it is the very clear air and the fertile soil. Maybe the answer lies in a mixture of everything, yet one thing is for sure: whoever tries this ‘liquid gold’ knows how the essence of this beautiful location is captured in it. The opportunity to do so is given in the Nant Whisky Bars in Hobart, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and soon also in London. With the erection of the malthouse in 2015, Nant will belong to the few distilleries in the world that have full control of their grain during all phases of production of the Single Malt Whisky.

The jury at the World Spirits Award were certainly impressed: there was gold for American Oak Sherry, silver for French Oak Pinot Noir Wood and American Oak Port.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Gold 90.3American Oak Sherry2015Details
Silver 88French Oak Pinot Noir Wood2015Details
Silver 81American Oak Port2015Details

Handel

Company:
Klippenziege GmbH
Address:
Liebigstraße 13
Place:
40479 Düsseldorf
Country:
Germany
Products:
  • Gin
Klippenziege: New era in the world of gin

In December 2015, four friends captured the ‘spirit’ of an idea: they were thinking about gin. Nearly a year later a small batch was bottled by hand. The individuality of a gin lies in the combination of the botanicals, in this case it is the exotic selection: mate tea, goji berries, physalis and a hint of rose. The Klippenziege is a New Western Dry Gin, in which juniper plays the main role amongst the other botanicals.

It is produced in the Habbel Distillery, which guarantees excellent quality thanks to its experience – it was established in 1878 and is now in the family’s fourth generation. The former Korn distillery in Sprockhövel with adjoining farmland is now the largest fruit distillery in the Ruhr region, as a traditional manufacturer it stands out with its attention to detail. The entire manufacturing process at Klippenziege can also be observed on-site.

The bottle and the label are also special. Designer Levent Aydin drew it carefully by hand, and then digitalised it before perfecting it. First it is printed, then coated, then stamped and embossed. The elegant result stands for friendship, solidarity and love. Working together in a friendly and familiar atmosphere connects people with a passion for life who share one important belief: that the product should encourage people to slow down, allowing for mindful enjoyment.

At the World Spirits Award, there was silver for Mate Dry Gin.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Silver 88Mate Dry Gin2019Details

Handel

Company:
Camus International Limited
Address:
Room 5004-5005 Hong Kong New World Tower, 300 Road
Place:
200021 Shanghai
Country:
China
Products:
  • Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
Kweichow Moutai: China’s ‘national schnapps’ on the rise

Baijiu is the most popular alcoholic drink in China and Moutai the most famous brand, with a similar status to vodka in Russia or tequila in Mexico. Its origins go back over 2,000 years to the time of Emperor Wu of Han. These days, the national drink is frequently served at official state banquets and is used as the official state gift. Its protected source is the village of Maotai in the Guizhou province on the banks of the Chishui, the Red River. These days, more than 30,000 tons of the 53 percent alcohol Moutai are produced. In cooperation with Camus, a limited edition was launched as an homage to the greatest poets: after Li Bai in 2013, Du Fu followed in 2018. The elegant bottle showing a painting of a poem is made from the finest porcelain.

Traditional methods are used for the distillation of regional raw materials: organic sorghum and wheat and the best water. Fermentation takes place at high temperatures. During the production process, which takes a year, fresh grain is added twice to the boilers, then several boiling and fermentation processes take place. Every batch of the distillate is separated according to age, production cycle and aroma. It then matures slowly in terracotta containers and, during the storage period of at least five years, develops a fine soya aroma. Master blenders make sure that the characteristic, full flavour is preserved. The secret lies in the humid climate, the water from the Chishui, as well as in the distillation technique and maturing period.

At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Kweichou Moutai Du Fu Edition.
AwardsPointsSpiritEventDetail
Double-Gold 95.3Kweichow Moutai "Legendary China Collection" (Du F2021Details
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