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Texas well represented in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
A handful of Texas spirits won awards at the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition. If you are unfamiliar with the competition, here are the basics from the website:
“The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive, international spirits judging ever held in the United States on an annual basis. Celebrating its 11th year of awarding spirits excellence, the 2011 Competition was held at the distinguished Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco on March 18, 19, and 20.
A record number of entries, 1106 products from 61 countries, were evaluated by 33 of the finest palates from the spirits industry including twelve new judges. These judging panels were comprised of spirits experts from noted restraurants and hotels, well-known spirits journalists from major national media, spirits buyers for large purveyors, and spirits consultants. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure ensuring competitive integrity, making this competition the most reputable and recognized competition in the spirits industry.”
The awarded medals represent a true testament to the quality of the growing Texas distilling scene. Here are your Texas winners for this year:
Vodka
Silver Medal, Cinco The Five Star Vodka, Texas, USA [40%] $28.
Silver Medal, Savvy Vodka, Texas, USA [40%] $20.
Bronze Medal, Enchanted Rock Vodka, Texas, USA [40%] $18.
Flavored Vodka
Gold Medal, Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, Texas, USA [70%] $19.
Dark/Gold rum
Silver Medal, Railean Small Cask Reserve Rum, Texas, USA [40%] $30.
Other Agave Spirits
Bronze Medal, Railean El Perico Blue Agave, Texas, USA [40%] $30.
Small Batch Bourbon (10yrs and younger)
Silver Medal, Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 2008 Vintage, Texas, USA [47%] $78.
Corn Whiskey
Silver Medal, Balcones True Blue Corn Whiskey, Cask Strength, Texas, USA [63%] $50.
Also notable: Local entrepreneur Graham Wasilition’s Tenneyson Absinthe (made in France, distributed through Austin) also won a Gold Medal in the absinthe category.
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