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Destillerie
Company:
Landmanufaktur GmbH "Königin von Biesenbrow"
Address:
Springende 6
Place:
16278 Biesenbrow
Country:
Germany
Homepage:
Products:
- Weinbrand
Landmanufaktur Königin von Biesenbrow: Apple paradise in Uckermark
Yvonne and Mathias Tietze are following their vision in the sleepy village of Biesenbrow: to research a wide range of apple flavours and to preserve them in exceptional products. Perseverance, the love of experimentation, and passion are the prerequisites for their creations from special fruit types. The apple aromas come from over 600 varieties, of which, over 230 are grown in their own orchards.
This diversity is reflected in the wide range of products: from single-fruit direct juices to apple crémant à méthode traditionnelle to chocolates and an aperitif. Following the Solera method, the apple wines made from over 400 varieties are matured for two
years in used Spanish sherry barrels. As the next step, matured apple juice from a special variety is added and then the last step of the maturing process in glass containers can begin. After a period of at least three years, the exceptional aperitif is ready for sale.
“When we decided to make our hobby our profession, we knew that the selection of the apple varieties would be decisive. What we didn’t know was that these varieties can hardly be found anymore. However, we were able to get the expert advice of the Müncheberg Fruit Research Institute and we hand-grafted and planted 1,500 trees in 2015. Exceptional, old, international apple varieties have found their way to us. Since then, we have been closely looking after and expanding our orchard. It is not just the protection of the trees that’s important to us, but also the entire ecosystem. We currently have 3,500 trees and have already brought in our first harvest.”
Classification: World Spirits Award participant in 2020
Yvonne and Mathias Tietze are following their vision in the sleepy village of Biesenbrow: to research a wide range of apple flavours and to preserve them in exceptional products. Perseverance, the love of experimentation, and passion are the prerequisites for their creations from special fruit types. The apple aromas come from over 600 varieties, of which, over 230 are grown in their own orchards.
This diversity is reflected in the wide range of products: from single-fruit direct juices to apple crémant à méthode traditionnelle to chocolates and an aperitif. Following the Solera method, the apple wines made from over 400 varieties are matured for two
years in used Spanish sherry barrels. As the next step, matured apple juice from a special variety is added and then the last step of the maturing process in glass containers can begin. After a period of at least three years, the exceptional aperitif is ready for sale.
“When we decided to make our hobby our profession, we knew that the selection of the apple varieties would be decisive. What we didn’t know was that these varieties can hardly be found anymore. However, we were able to get the expert advice of the Müncheberg Fruit Research Institute and we hand-grafted and planted 1,500 trees in 2015. Exceptional, old, international apple varieties have found their way to us. Since then, we have been closely looking after and expanding our orchard. It is not just the protection of the trees that’s important to us, but also the entire ecosystem. We currently have 3,500 trees and have already brought in our first harvest.”
Classification: World Spirits Award participant in 2020
Destillerie
Company:
S. Fassbind AG
Address:
Poststrasse 7
Place:
6414 Oberarth
Country:
Switzerland
Homepage:
Products:
- Obst-Brände
- Obst-Geiste & Spirituosen
Fassbind – The spirit of five generations
Fassbind is the oldest distillery in Switzerland. Gottfried Fassbind I – a descendent of Dutch coopers who had immigrated to Switzerland in the 13th century – founded the ‘Alte Urschwyzer Brennerei’ distillery in the municipality of Oberarth, at the foot of the Rigi mountains in 1846. As long ago as 1856, Napoleon III, emperor of France, honoured the exceptional quality of the fruit distillates with a gold medal. The long tradition, combined with craftsmanship and innovation, is the basis of worldwide recognition.
The fruit brandies are produced by hand from Swiss fruits of the highest quality. Gently distilled, they mature in stainless steel tanks in the historic cellars, until the aroma has developed perfectly. The finest products from the most valuable fruits distilled in small quantities carry the title ‘Les Trouvailles’. The best brandies mature in wooden barrels for the ‘Les Fûts Uniques’ and ‘L’Héritage de Bois’ series. Each barrel is unique and gives the eau de vie its special character. The features such as bottle, cap, label and neck decoration come from the best manufacturers in Switzerland and Europe.
At the World Spirits Award, the Distillery won gold for Schwyzer Honig-Chrüter, Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Port Cask, Vieille Prune Barrique, L'Héritage de Bois Poire Williams and Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Umburana Cask. There was silver for Vieille Framboise Barrique, L'Héritage de Bois Prune and Vieille Poire Barrique.
Fassbind is the oldest distillery in Switzerland. Gottfried Fassbind I – a descendent of Dutch coopers who had immigrated to Switzerland in the 13th century – founded the ‘Alte Urschwyzer Brennerei’ distillery in the municipality of Oberarth, at the foot of the Rigi mountains in 1846. As long ago as 1856, Napoleon III, emperor of France, honoured the exceptional quality of the fruit distillates with a gold medal. The long tradition, combined with craftsmanship and innovation, is the basis of worldwide recognition.
The fruit brandies are produced by hand from Swiss fruits of the highest quality. Gently distilled, they mature in stainless steel tanks in the historic cellars, until the aroma has developed perfectly. The finest products from the most valuable fruits distilled in small quantities carry the title ‘Les Trouvailles’. The best brandies mature in wooden barrels for the ‘Les Fûts Uniques’ and ‘L’Héritage de Bois’ series. Each barrel is unique and gives the eau de vie its special character. The features such as bottle, cap, label and neck decoration come from the best manufacturers in Switzerland and Europe.
At the World Spirits Award, the Distillery won gold for Schwyzer Honig-Chrüter, Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Port Cask, Vieille Prune Barrique, L'Héritage de Bois Poire Williams and Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Umburana Cask. There was silver for Vieille Framboise Barrique, L'Héritage de Bois Prune and Vieille Poire Barrique.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 94.3 | Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Port Cask | 2017 | Details |
| Gold | 94 | Vieille Prune Barrique | 2017 | Details |
| Gold | 93 | Les Fûts Uniques Kirsch Umburana Cask | 2017 | Details |
| Gold | 92 | L'Héritage de Bois Poire Williams | 2017 | Details |
| Gold | 91 | Schwyzer Honig-Chrüter | 2017 | Details |
| Silver | 89 | L'Héritage de Bois Prune | 2017 | Details |
| Silver | 87 | Vieille Framboise Barrique | 2017 | Details |
| Silver | 86 | Vieille Poire Barrique | 2017 | Details |
Handel
Company:
Clint Wilfred & Sons LLC
Address:
1905, Grand Offices
Place:
971 Ajman
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Homepage:
Products:
- Destillerie
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
Clint Wilfred & Sons – Good taste for rapidly expanding markets
Clint Wilfred & Sons Ltd brings a carefully selected portfolio of drinks to the Gulf region and Southeast Asia. The young company targets fast-moving products in the HORECA – Hotel/Restaurant/Café and Hotel/Restaurant/Catering market segment. It is run by Clint Wilfred, whose family has been in the spirit production and distribution business for over four decades.
One main focus of business activities lies in the United Arab Emirates. To offer new products on this rapidly growing market is a great challenge, as the demand for premium and niche products is constantly increasing and customers’ wishes are very diverse. The range, therefore, also includes non-alcoholic and carbonated soft drinks, still and sparkling water, ready-to-drink teas, energy sport drinks and other New Age drinks. There is also a strong focus on a wide selection of packaging sizes and formats.
One special product in the spirits product category is Count Cristo Blended Scotch Whisky, a premium blend with a high malt content from the Scottish Speyside region and with some lowland malt for added depth and character.
At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Count Cristo Blended Scotch Whisky.
Clint Wilfred & Sons Ltd brings a carefully selected portfolio of drinks to the Gulf region and Southeast Asia. The young company targets fast-moving products in the HORECA – Hotel/Restaurant/Café and Hotel/Restaurant/Catering market segment. It is run by Clint Wilfred, whose family has been in the spirit production and distribution business for over four decades.
One main focus of business activities lies in the United Arab Emirates. To offer new products on this rapidly growing market is a great challenge, as the demand for premium and niche products is constantly increasing and customers’ wishes are very diverse. The range, therefore, also includes non-alcoholic and carbonated soft drinks, still and sparkling water, ready-to-drink teas, energy sport drinks and other New Age drinks. There is also a strong focus on a wide selection of packaging sizes and formats.
One special product in the spirits product category is Count Cristo Blended Scotch Whisky, a premium blend with a high malt content from the Scottish Speyside region and with some lowland malt for added depth and character.
At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Count Cristo Blended Scotch Whisky.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 92.3 | Count Cristo Blended Scotch Whisky | 2018 | Details |
Handel
Company:
S.P.I. Spirits Ltd., Cyprus Stolichnaya
Address:
Kanika Business Center, 5th floor
Place:
3311 Cyprus Limassol
Country:
Cyprus
Products:
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
- Destillerie
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Gold | 95.7 | Stolichnaya Gold | 2013 | Details |
| Gold | 93 | Stolichnaya Premium Vodka | 2013 | Details |