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Winning SFWSC medals gave our tequila 'Calle 23' two powerful levers: 1. Recognition of the deep work of the Calle 23 team which provided a huge boost & smile to everyone involved; 2. A global ... continue reading
Winning SFWSC medals gave our tequila 'Calle 23' two powerful levers: 1. Recognition of the deep work of the Calle 23 team which provided a huge boost & smile to everyone involved; 2. A global spotlight on the brand, empowering our current distributors & consumers, and getting many new distribution requests across the globe. !Gracias SFWSC!
Sophie Decobecq, Founder of Calle 23
“To have been recognised with so many awards at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition is a fantastic achievement for Loch Lomond Whiskies. A wealth of care and craftsmanship goes in to each of ... continue reading
“To have been recognised with so many awards at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition is a fantastic achievement for Loch Lomond Whiskies. A wealth of care and craftsmanship goes in to each of our expressions, and to have been recognised at such a prestigious level is an honour."
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Whiskies
“We are absolutely delighted to have been presented with 2 double golds, 2 golds and 2 silver medals at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of ... continue reading
“We are absolutely delighted to have been presented with 2 double golds, 2 golds and 2 silver medals at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most respected globally and these accolades are a true testimony to the expert craftsmanship and skill of our team of dedicated distillers.”
Chase Distillery
“Since it was publicized that Asbury Park Gin won Double Gold and Best of Class on May 5, our sales to date have more than doubled January through April’s sales. Amazing! Slightly over 2 months ... continue reading
“Since it was publicized that Asbury Park Gin won Double Gold and Best of Class on May 5, our sales to date have more than doubled January through April’s sales. Amazing! Slightly over 2 months since announcing compared to the first 4 full months of the year!”
Rob Wile, Partner at Asbury Park Distilling
"Winning at SFWSC is a huge boost to our business and allows us to benchmark on a global platform."
"Winning at SFWSC is a huge boost to our business and allows us to benchmark on a global platform."
Sacha La Forgia, Adelaide Hills Distillery
"To say winning the Double Gold for our Ben Milam Single Barrel Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition rocked our world is an understatement," says Milam. "The award, for a small new distillery ... continue reading
"To say winning the Double Gold for our Ben Milam Single Barrel Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition rocked our world is an understatement," says Milam. "The award, for a small new distillery such as ours, changed everything: increased press coverage, increased awareness, increased distribution, AND increased sales."
Marsha Milam, Founder of Ben Milam Whiskey
"The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the end-all-be-all for the industry," says Fagnan, “Our medals are a major claim to fame because they were awarded by the world’s best connoisseurs who cannot be paid ... continue reading
"The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the end-all-be-all for the industry," says Fagnan, “Our medals are a major claim to fame because they were awarded by the world’s best connoisseurs who cannot be paid off."
Jenna Fagnan, President of Tequila Avion in a 2018 Forbes Article
"Winning the competition gave us a validation in the industry that we needed,” said Soto. “Suddenly, we found ourselves as the new kids on the block — kids who had the best tasting tequila in ... continue reading
"Winning the competition gave us a validation in the industry that we needed,” said Soto. “Suddenly, we found ourselves as the new kids on the block — kids who had the best tasting tequila in the world."
Carlos Soto, Founder of Nosotros Tequila in a 2018 Forbes Article
"When you get acknowledged by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it’s really cool — it gives your brand instant credibility," says Stillhouse Whiskey Founder & CEO Brad Beckerman. "It’s like the Grammys of the ... continue reading
"When you get acknowledged by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it’s really cool — it gives your brand instant credibility," says Stillhouse Whiskey Founder & CEO Brad Beckerman. "It’s like the Grammys of the spirits world."
Brad Beckerman, Founder & CEO of Stillhouse Whiskey
"Finally, in 2001--a break. "We got a call that we'd be in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition," he says. "I was busy fixing a boiler on my third still and couldn't go but sent ... continue reading
"Finally, in 2001--a break. "We got a call that we'd be in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition," he says. "I was busy fixing a boiler on my third still and couldn't go but sent a couple bottles." Tito's Handmade won the double gold medal for best vodka over Grey Goose, Belvedere and 70 others. "Things moved quicker after that," he says. That year he notched his first real profit."
Bert “Tito” Beveridge, Founder of Tito’s Vodka in a 2013 Forbes Article

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Stauning Rye Rum Cask, winner of a Double Gold medal at the 2021 competition, tastes like "the white sand of Caribbean beaches mixed with the dunes of the North Sea" - we like the sound of that.
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The world's premier spirits competition is accepting entries for the 2022 event! Head to the link in our bio to enter today.
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#spiritscompetition #spiritsjudging #spiritindustry #spiritsmarketing #spiritssales #2022competition #sfwsc
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Meet Carlos Aguinsky, SFWSC Ambassador for Argentina. Carlos is a bartender and entrepreneur with a degree in Business Economics, the former Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador for Latin America and current founder and owner of Tres Monos in Buenos Aires. Tres Manos is a bar and studio that was named number 33 on the World's 50 Best Bars and top 4 of the best openings of 2019 for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.
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@3monosbar @50bestbars @tales_of_the_cocktail #spiritsambassador #globalspirits #50bestbars #argentina #sfwsc
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Keeping cozy and warm by sipping on a Jackrabbit 🐇 made with @herradurateq reposado tequila, @campariofficial, grapefruit and mint. Cheers! ...

We’re doing a giveaway of our Double Gold medalist The Glendronach Forgue aged 10 years!

For a chance to win you must be 21+, follow @sfwspiritscomp & @thetastingalliance, and tag a whisky lover below. Contest ends Jan 31st.
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#giveaway #whiskylover #sfwc #awardwinningspirits
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Showing off this beautiful pic by our gold medal winner @reyka_vodka. (Tip: store vodka in your freezer for a different texture)
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#vodka #vodkacocktail #sfwc #gold #reykavodka #iceland
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Chase Distillery in Great Britain has a thing or two to say about winning medals in our competition. Our judges adored their gins and vodkas. Cheers!
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@chase_distillery #spiritcompetition #testimonial #youheardithere #spiritssales #spiritsmarketing #sfwsc
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We’re excited to announce our first annual Ready to Drink Competition in Spring 2022!
Our competition will give consumers a way to make an educated purchase in a newly crowded market. DM us for more info!
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#readytodrinkcocktails #spritz #seltzers #vodkasoda #hardkombucha #classiccocktails #sfwrtd
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Bitter liqueur? Yes! Amaro is a category that we love. There are so many styles and uses, it's hard to pick just how best to enjoy it. In cocktails, as a spritz before a meal, or sipped neat, what's your favorite way to drink amaro?
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#amaro #amari #bitterliqueur #digestivo #aperitivo #amarococktail #spiriteducation #sfwsc
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Feeling festive with this cranberry mint margarita made with medal winner @cincoro ...

Eenie meenie miney mo……… entrants from SFWSC 2021
@ronizalco @zacaparum
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Repost from @weesmokywhisky

The Braw Bramble, our most popular house cocktail 🍓

Chances of converting a non-whisky drinker? Extremely high.

🥃 50ml Wee Smoky
🍋 25ml lemon juice
🧂 1tsp Sugar
🍓 4 mashed strawberries
❄️ Shoogle & add ice
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Always good to see our judges in print! Congrats on the book @splificator ! ...

Happy thanksgiving!
Aunt Vernie’s Sweet Potato Sour courtesy of @hillrockestatedistillery and @cocktail_contessa
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