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Destillerie
Company:
Casamigos Tequila - Gerber Spirits
Address:
3939 Cross Creek Rd. D 250
Place:
Malibu, CA 90265
Country:
United States
Homepage:
Products:
- Tequila
Casamigos Tequila – Perfect planning and implementation
Casamigos Tequila is a small range of premium tequila, produced 100% from agaves, which grow in the red clay soil in the cool climate of the highlands of Jalisco in Mexico. This ‘Blue Agave’ – botanical name ‘Agave tequilana F.A.C. Weber’ – belongs to the asparagus family or subfamily of the agave plants. After a maturation period of around eight to ten years, the ‘heart’ of the plant weighs between 50 and 70 kilograms and is known as ‘piña’. Once the roots and leaves have been removed it looks like a huge pineapple.
These raw materials are cooked for 72 hours in the traditional stone ovens, which is much longer than with conventional tequila. The juice that is won during saccharification is very slowly fermented with its own yeasts for about 80 hours, which is twice as long as the industrial standard. It is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then the Blanco is stored for two months, the Reposado for seven months and the Añejo for 14 months in the best American oak barrels.
The exceptional product was first presented to the public in Miami Beach, Florida, in January 2013 by its ‘discoverers’, George Clooney and Rande Gerber, whose signatures are on the label. Their statement: “Our idea was to make the best-tasting, smoothest tequila around. So we did.”
The jury at the World Spirits Award agreed with this statement and presented double gold three times: for Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Casamigos Reposado Tequila and Casamigos Añejo Tequila.
Casamigos Tequila is a small range of premium tequila, produced 100% from agaves, which grow in the red clay soil in the cool climate of the highlands of Jalisco in Mexico. This ‘Blue Agave’ – botanical name ‘Agave tequilana F.A.C. Weber’ – belongs to the asparagus family or subfamily of the agave plants. After a maturation period of around eight to ten years, the ‘heart’ of the plant weighs between 50 and 70 kilograms and is known as ‘piña’. Once the roots and leaves have been removed it looks like a huge pineapple.
These raw materials are cooked for 72 hours in the traditional stone ovens, which is much longer than with conventional tequila. The juice that is won during saccharification is very slowly fermented with its own yeasts for about 80 hours, which is twice as long as the industrial standard. It is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then the Blanco is stored for two months, the Reposado for seven months and the Añejo for 14 months in the best American oak barrels.
The exceptional product was first presented to the public in Miami Beach, Florida, in January 2013 by its ‘discoverers’, George Clooney and Rande Gerber, whose signatures are on the label. Their statement: “Our idea was to make the best-tasting, smoothest tequila around. So we did.”
The jury at the World Spirits Award agreed with this statement and presented double gold three times: for Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Casamigos Reposado Tequila and Casamigos Añejo Tequila.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Gold | 96.3 | Casamigos Blanco Tequila | 2015 | Details |
| Double-Gold | 96 | Casamigos Anejo Tequila | 2015 | Details |
| Double-Gold | 95.3 | Casamigos Reposado Tequila | 2015 | Details |
Destillerie
Company:
Wacholderbär GmbH
Address:
Mitterstockstall 6
Place:
3470 Kirchberg am Wagram
Country:
Austria
Homepage:
Products:
- Gin
Wacholderbär: Organic Dry Gin from three professionals
Out of passion for honest and good products, three true experts have developed an Austrian premium gin. Traditionally distilled, with patience and a love of detail, from the finest organic ingredients from the region, with no artificial aromas or additives.
The Tyrolean Christian Auer is a top sommelier, restaurant owner and service manager. The gastronomy professional knows what guests want and usually recognises trends in the culinary, wine and catering trades before they become mainstream. David Gölles is an international award-winning distiller from Styria. His principles are unrestricted quality, down-to-earth honesty, authentic closeness to nature and a constant effort to be better. Clemens Strobl is an organic winegrower in the pioneering region of Wagram an der Donau. On his vineyard he produces wines with character and rough edges. Honest, unconventional products for individualists.
This trio can be discovered in their gin compositions: Roots & Wild Herbs symbolise the classical Tyrolean with the roots and wild herbs giving it its special note. Juniper, herbs, roots and cardamom are the botanicals used here. Styrian Apples & Elder symbolise the fruity Styrian. Topaz apples and elderberries give off colour and aroma. This crea- tion is rounded off with a little ginger. Veltliner Grapes & Saffron symbolise the elegant Lower Austrian. The subtle yellow colour comes from saffron and the delicate floral note comes from rose petals. The Veltliner grapes give it its mild, aromatic flavour.
At the World Spirits Award, there was a hat-trick of golds: Wacholderbär Roots & Wild Herbs, Wacholderbär Styrian Apples & Elder, Wacholderbär Veltliner Grapes & Saffron.
Out of passion for honest and good products, three true experts have developed an Austrian premium gin. Traditionally distilled, with patience and a love of detail, from the finest organic ingredients from the region, with no artificial aromas or additives.
The Tyrolean Christian Auer is a top sommelier, restaurant owner and service manager. The gastronomy professional knows what guests want and usually recognises trends in the culinary, wine and catering trades before they become mainstream. David Gölles is an international award-winning distiller from Styria. His principles are unrestricted quality, down-to-earth honesty, authentic closeness to nature and a constant effort to be better. Clemens Strobl is an organic winegrower in the pioneering region of Wagram an der Donau. On his vineyard he produces wines with character and rough edges. Honest, unconventional products for individualists.
This trio can be discovered in their gin compositions: Roots & Wild Herbs symbolise the classical Tyrolean with the roots and wild herbs giving it its special note. Juniper, herbs, roots and cardamom are the botanicals used here. Styrian Apples & Elder symbolise the fruity Styrian. Topaz apples and elderberries give off colour and aroma. This crea- tion is rounded off with a little ginger. Veltliner Grapes & Saffron symbolise the elegant Lower Austrian. The subtle yellow colour comes from saffron and the delicate floral note comes from rose petals. The Veltliner grapes give it its mild, aromatic flavour.
At the World Spirits Award, there was a hat-trick of golds: Wacholderbär Roots & Wild Herbs, Wacholderbär Styrian Apples & Elder, Wacholderbär Veltliner Grapes & Saffron.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 92.7 | Wacholderbär Veltliner Grapes & Saffron | 2020 | Details |
| Gold | 92 | Wacholderbär Styrian Apples & Elder | 2020 | Details |
| Gold | 91 | Wacholderbär Roots & Wild Herbs | 2020 | Details |
Handel
Company:
Klippenziege GmbH
Address:
Liebigstraße 13
Place:
40479 Düsseldorf
Country:
Germany
Homepage:
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.
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.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 88 | Mate Dry Gin | 2019 | Details |
Handel
Company:
Family of Hounds Limited
Address:
Regus St. James, 4-12 Regent Street Saint James’s
Place:
London SW1Y4PE
Country:
United Kingdom
Homepage:
Products:
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
Family of Hounds – Sought and found
Andrea Frigerio and his English wife, Lina, live in Monaco with their two dogs, Spot and Magda, two wonderful additions to the family. Since they started taking the two for walks in town, they have made many new friends. Andrea and Lina used to be red wine drinkers, who spent their holidays in the wine hills of Italy and France. It was only in 2013, while visiting a country estate in England, that they discovered their love for a good G & T. This developed into a passion, and their discussions soon revolved around what it would be like to create their own gin.
They tasted intensively, discarded aromas they didn’t like, and extracted the aromas they did. Together with the master distiller in an old distillery in Piedmont, they created their recipe for the gin: juniper, lemon and orange peel, pink grapefruit, lavender, thyme, cardamom, ginger and coriander. The first three ingredients come from Italy, the rest from Asia. “The juniper is really loud, like a brightly lit disco floor, and the other botanicals dance around it. Together, they are like a lively, attention-seeking dog that can’t sit still.”
In the future, they are looking to establish a small family of spirits, from gin to vodka and from grappa to vermouth – unmistakable in taste, but accessible to everyone. The core of the philosophy is going out with good friends, enjoying a good meal and even better spirits. The first step has already been taken …
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Family of Hounds Gin.
Andrea Frigerio and his English wife, Lina, live in Monaco with their two dogs, Spot and Magda, two wonderful additions to the family. Since they started taking the two for walks in town, they have made many new friends. Andrea and Lina used to be red wine drinkers, who spent their holidays in the wine hills of Italy and France. It was only in 2013, while visiting a country estate in England, that they discovered their love for a good G & T. This developed into a passion, and their discussions soon revolved around what it would be like to create their own gin.
They tasted intensively, discarded aromas they didn’t like, and extracted the aromas they did. Together with the master distiller in an old distillery in Piedmont, they created their recipe for the gin: juniper, lemon and orange peel, pink grapefruit, lavender, thyme, cardamom, ginger and coriander. The first three ingredients come from Italy, the rest from Asia. “The juniper is really loud, like a brightly lit disco floor, and the other botanicals dance around it. Together, they are like a lively, attention-seeking dog that can’t sit still.”
In the future, they are looking to establish a small family of spirits, from gin to vodka and from grappa to vermouth – unmistakable in taste, but accessible to everyone. The core of the philosophy is going out with good friends, enjoying a good meal and even better spirits. The first step has already been taken …
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Family of Hounds Gin.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Gold | 95.3 | Family of Hounds | 2018 | Details |