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Destillerie
Company:
De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Address:
Buitenhavenweg 98
Place:
3113 BE Schiedam
Country:
Netherlands
Homepage:
Products:
- Andere
De Kuyper Royal Distillers: Liqueur specialist with a long tradition
Founded in 1695 by Petrus de Kuyper, the renowned company received the title of ‘Royal Distillers’ on the occasion of Queen Beatrix’ 300th birthday. These days the spirit producer, now in its tenth generation, is one of the ten oldest family businesses in the Netherlands. The headquarters is the large distillery in Schiedam, and Mark de Witte is the CEO of the company.
The portfolio covers a wide selection of premium cocktail liqueurs and premium spirits. The focus products are De Kuyper liqueurs as the backbone of the business, Rutte Gin & Genever, botanical experts since 1872, the cognac liqueur Mandarine Napoléon, Peachtree, the only real peach liqueur in the world, Cherry Heering Liqueur, founded in 1818 and known worldwide as Cherry Brandy, and Bébo, a Cuban coffee liqueur.
The company, with over 100 employees, is world market leader in cocktail liqueurs with exports to 100 markets worldwide and a total volume of three million 9-litre containers. Key markets are the Netherlands and the USA, the largest cocktail market in the world, as well as further influential European and Asian markets, such as Great Britain, Germany, Japan and South Korea.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Rutte Dry Gin (Spirit of the Year & World Spirits Award 2019), gold for Rutte Celery Gin and Rutte Sloe Gin, and silver for Rutte Old Simon Genever, Bébo and Mandarine Napoléon.
Founded in 1695 by Petrus de Kuyper, the renowned company received the title of ‘Royal Distillers’ on the occasion of Queen Beatrix’ 300th birthday. These days the spirit producer, now in its tenth generation, is one of the ten oldest family businesses in the Netherlands. The headquarters is the large distillery in Schiedam, and Mark de Witte is the CEO of the company.
The portfolio covers a wide selection of premium cocktail liqueurs and premium spirits. The focus products are De Kuyper liqueurs as the backbone of the business, Rutte Gin & Genever, botanical experts since 1872, the cognac liqueur Mandarine Napoléon, Peachtree, the only real peach liqueur in the world, Cherry Heering Liqueur, founded in 1818 and known worldwide as Cherry Brandy, and Bébo, a Cuban coffee liqueur.
The company, with over 100 employees, is world market leader in cocktail liqueurs with exports to 100 markets worldwide and a total volume of three million 9-litre containers. Key markets are the Netherlands and the USA, the largest cocktail market in the world, as well as further influential European and Asian markets, such as Great Britain, Germany, Japan and South Korea.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Rutte Dry Gin (Spirit of the Year & World Spirits Award 2019), gold for Rutte Celery Gin and Rutte Sloe Gin, and silver for Rutte Old Simon Genever, Bébo and Mandarine Napoléon.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 91.3 | De Kuyper Triple Sec | 2019 | Details |
Destillerie
Company:
Al Ahram Beverages
Address:
Industrial Zone A - area 11-24, Block 12003 El Obour
Place:
12003 Cairo
Country:
Egypt
Homepage:
Products:
- Gin
- Wodka
Al Ahram Beverages Company: Premium vodka from Egypt
The Al Ahram Beverages Company, or ABC for short, is part of the international Heineken group, and produces beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at five locations in Egypt. A wide selection of wines and spirits comes from Gianaclis, the largest winery and most modern distillery in the region. In addition to whisky, rum and gin, the focus is on vodka, which is produced according to European standards.
The changing history of the company goes back to 1897. Since 1946, there has been a connection with Heineken. In 1963, the company was nationalised and, during the era of privatization, it was bought by an Egyptian entrepreneur in 1997. In 2002, it was taken over by Heineken. These days, ABC is managed by a multi-national team of experts and is an important member of the international Heineken group. In production, great importance is attached to the use of locally produced materials such as glass, crates and boxes, as well as regional raw materials such as sugar and rice.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Blue 40 (Spirit of the Year 2021), and silver for Devlin.
The Al Ahram Beverages Company, or ABC for short, is part of the international Heineken group, and produces beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at five locations in Egypt. A wide selection of wines and spirits comes from Gianaclis, the largest winery and most modern distillery in the region. In addition to whisky, rum and gin, the focus is on vodka, which is produced according to European standards.
The changing history of the company goes back to 1897. Since 1946, there has been a connection with Heineken. In 1963, the company was nationalised and, during the era of privatization, it was bought by an Egyptian entrepreneur in 1997. In 2002, it was taken over by Heineken. These days, ABC is managed by a multi-national team of experts and is an important member of the international Heineken group. In production, great importance is attached to the use of locally produced materials such as glass, crates and boxes, as well as regional raw materials such as sugar and rice.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Blue 40 (Spirit of the Year 2021), and silver for Devlin.
Handel
Company:
Armin Breinl Handel
Address:
St. Peter Pfarrweg 26
Place:
8010 Graz
Country:
Austria
Homepage:
Products:
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
- Destillerie
2B Hemp Gin: Styrian gin experience
Two visionaries, Armin Breinl (doctor, drink creator, musician) and Wolfgang Thomann (gin maker), have created a completely new gin experience with real hemp powder: 2B HEMP GIN (inspired by AEIJST). On 17th November 2018, the two invited guests to the first tasting of 2B HEMP GIN in the AEIJST GIN distillery in St. Nikolai in the Sausal Valley.
Made from organic juniper berries, this innovative gin has an impressive, mild and fruity taste and a typical hemp note. Due to its unique aroma, it not only tastes good neat, but also creates a ‘wow’ effect in cocktails – as proven in the long drink Styrian Pale Gin AEIJST refined with 2B HEMP.
For thousands of years, hemp has been grown as a valuable plant, be it for rope, fabric, paper or as an active ingredient in ointments and tinctures. Hemp has always been highly valued for its medicinal properties, yet recently has been demonised as an addictive drug and has suffered under its ensuing prohibition, originating in the USA. These days hemp is regaining importance and is being used more as a luxury food as well as in medicine as a therapeutic agent.
The Lifestyle Trading company, run by Armin Breinl, is an innovative beverage producer, which is already known amongst trade professionals for its sugar-free ‘func- tional fruit drinks’. The drinks have a high fruit content (more than 50 per cent) and additional natural, vital substances and have an energising, relaxing and regenerative effect.
At the World Spirits Award, there was silver for 2B HEMP GIN.
Two visionaries, Armin Breinl (doctor, drink creator, musician) and Wolfgang Thomann (gin maker), have created a completely new gin experience with real hemp powder: 2B HEMP GIN (inspired by AEIJST). On 17th November 2018, the two invited guests to the first tasting of 2B HEMP GIN in the AEIJST GIN distillery in St. Nikolai in the Sausal Valley.
Made from organic juniper berries, this innovative gin has an impressive, mild and fruity taste and a typical hemp note. Due to its unique aroma, it not only tastes good neat, but also creates a ‘wow’ effect in cocktails – as proven in the long drink Styrian Pale Gin AEIJST refined with 2B HEMP.
For thousands of years, hemp has been grown as a valuable plant, be it for rope, fabric, paper or as an active ingredient in ointments and tinctures. Hemp has always been highly valued for its medicinal properties, yet recently has been demonised as an addictive drug and has suffered under its ensuing prohibition, originating in the USA. These days hemp is regaining importance and is being used more as a luxury food as well as in medicine as a therapeutic agent.
The Lifestyle Trading company, run by Armin Breinl, is an innovative beverage producer, which is already known amongst trade professionals for its sugar-free ‘func- tional fruit drinks’. The drinks have a high fruit content (more than 50 per cent) and additional natural, vital substances and have an energising, relaxing and regenerative effect.
At the World Spirits Award, there was silver for 2B HEMP GIN.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 89.3 | 2B HEMP GIN | 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 |