Anchor Distilling Company Brands
Anchor distilling company brands named best in five categories at the new york world spirits competition
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (JULY 15, 2011) – Anchor Distilling Company brands took home top honors in five different categories during the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition at The Bar and Wine Show in New York City, June 28-29. Anchor Distilling Company is part of the newly formed umbrella company, Anchor Brewers & Distillers, an amalgamation of Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Distilling Company, Berry Bros. & Rudd and Preiss Imports that merged earlier this year.
“We feel we are uniquely placed to provide the bridge between discerning buyers and the world’s best beer and premium spirits,” said David King, President of Anchor Distilling Company. “There is an opportunity to engage both the trade and consumers who seek a richer beverage experience through the use of higher quality brands.”
Anchor Distilling Company brands took home “Best of” awards in the following categories:
- Best Gin – No. 3 London Dry Gin
- Best Fruit Liqueur – Luxardo Triplum
- Best Liqueur in Show – Luxardo Amaretto
- Best Other Liqueur – Luxardo Amaretto
- Best Rum – English Harbour Rum 5 year old
In addition, the following Anchor Distilling brands were also awarded:
- Chinaco Añejo – Silver
- Luxardo Cherry Liqueur – Silver
The Anchor Distilling Company portfolio consists of the finest collection of spirits from around the world. All are from family companies, most of which are multigenerational. These products are sought by enthusiasts for their superior handcrafted artisanal qualities. The portfolio currently includes: A.H. Hirsch, Armorik, BenRiach, Berry’s Own Selection, BlackBull, Briottet, Cachaca 21, Cadenhead’s, Château du Breuil, Château du Busca, Château Montifaud, Château Paulet, Chinaco, Chinchón, Christian Drouin, D’Aristi, Darroze, Don César, Duncan Taylor, English Harbour, Etter, F. Meyer, Genevieve Genever, Glen Breton, GlenDronach, Glen Scotia, Granier Mon Pastis, Grupo Aamsa, Hazelburn, Hugo, Inchmurrin & Littlemill, Junípero Gin, Kilkerran, King’s Ginger Liqueur, Lepanto, Longrow, Luxardo, Mangoustan’s, Mitchell’s Glengyle, No.3 Gin, Noyau de Poissy, Old Potrero Whiskeys, Old Raj, Pagès, Pastis Prado, Pommeau de Normandie, Pontarlier, Sathenay, Senior & Co., Soberano, Springbank, Toucano, Très Vieux Marc de Bourgogne, Van Hoo, Védrenne, Verveine du Velay, and Ypióca. www.anchordistilling.com
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Contact:
Debbie Rizzo, DRink PR
m: 617-233-8024
e: debbie@drinkpr.com
Rachel Merrill
Anchor Distilling Company
858-458-9172 x116
