San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Creador Agave Spirits Introduces Its Second Release with Six Expressions

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creador Agave Spirits, renowned for its unparalleled agave distillates, is introducing its second release of destilado de 100% agave. Each of the six new expressions is milled by hand, clay pot fermented and distilled by maestro palenquero JosI Alberto Pablo in San Bernardo Mixtepec, Oaxaca. Creador is committed to the work of the mezcaleros, and guided by principles of humility, respect, collaboration, craft, and transparency.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creador Agave Spirits , renowned for its unparalleled agave distillates, is introducing its second release of destilado de 100% agave.
  • "Our first and second releases of destilado are produced in Oaxaca by maestro palenquero JosI Alberto Pablo," says Marcus PiQa, founder of Creador Agave Spirits.
  • Creador Agave Spirits offer ancestral-style agave spirits top-shelf clay pot distilled 100% agave spirits distilled in Oaxaca that honor the work of mezcal makers.
  • The second release of Creador Agave Spirits is made using traditional methods.

Lana Tequila Introduces Its Second Expression, Lana Tequila Reposado, in the New Campaign Dialogue With a Gemstone

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra-luxury tequila Lana Tequila announces the release of its second expression, Lana Tequila Reposado, in the new campaign Dialogue with a Gemstone.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra-luxury tequila Lana Tequila announces the release of its second expression, Lana Tequila Reposado, in the new campaign Dialogue with a Gemstone.
  • Inspired by the natural gemstone caps that adorn each bottle of Lana Tequila, the campaign orchestrates an intimate conversation between humanity and nature using the gemstone caps as a medium for expression.
  • The gemstone caps and Lana Tequila each become protagonists in their own right, echoing the brand's commitment to craftsmanship, uniqueness, and luxurious simplicity.
  • Conceived to elevate premium cocktails or to be savored in its pure form, Lana Tequila Reposado is both a celebration and an evolution of the Lana Tequila legacy.

Sagamore Spirit's Annual Penny's Proof Release Offers Sneak Peek of Nearly Mature, Fully Maryland-Made Rye and First-Ever Advance Sales

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most ardent fans of Sagamore Spirit's annual Penny's Proof release know that getting their hands on this rare whiskey – a sneak preview that reveals the maturation process in progress – is no small feat. This year, the Baltimore distillery is making things a little easier for its Whiskey Thieves, as those fans are known, by offering them a chance to purchase in advance and skip the line on release day, Sat., November 11.

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  • For the rest of the brand's faithful fans – Sagamore Spirit's November 11 Penny's Proof release event, an annual Baltimore tradition, will have fun and camaraderie to spare.
  • Like preceding Penny's Proof releases, this year's 3.5-year-old edition is a preview of a fully matured 4.5-years-old whiskey.
  • For those who aren't able to get a bottle of Penny's Proof but still want a taste of fully aged Maryland rye, Sagamore Spirit is releasing its third annual Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey.
  • To find a bottle of Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond, and be eligible for this year's Penny's Proof pre-sale, visit www.SagamoreSpirit.com to sign up to become a Whiskey Thief.

LOBOS 1707'S LIMITED EDITION AÑEJO TEQUILA IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to popular demand, Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal has officially announced the additional availability of their Limited Edition Añejo tequila. Only available for a limited time with a small quantity at retailers and restaurants, this ultra-premium Lobos 1707 Limited Edition Añejo has increased availability, expanding to 28 U.S. markets with around 9,000 bottles total.

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    NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to popular demand, Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal has officially announced the additional availability of their Limited Edition Añejo tequila.
  • Only available for a limited time with a small quantity at retailers and restaurants, this ultra-premium Lobos 1707 Limited Edition Añejo has increased availability, expanding to 28 U.S. markets with around 9,000 bottles total.
  • "We are thrilled to bring back the Lobos 1707 Limited Edition Añejo for those who have yet to experience this award-winning liquid for themselves."
  • The Lobos 1707 Limited Edition Añejo variant is the perfect pairing for elevated occasions, fine dining experiences and nightlife fun, or any celebration big and small.

ANGEL'S ENVY® RELEASES FIRST-EVER CASK STRENGTH RYE AND 12TH ANNUAL CASK STRENGTH BOURBON, MARKING THE FIRST RELEASES FROM MASTER DISTILLER OWEN MARTIN

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY®, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today revealed the first-ever ANGEL'S ENVY 2023 Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sauternes and Toasted Oak Barrels and its ANGEL'S ENVY 2023 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels for the 12th year in a row. These expressions mark the first releases under the helm of Master Distiller Owen Martin, who joined the brand last fall. Beginning on December 1, 2023, both expressions will be available at select retailers across the U.S., including the ANGEL'S ENVY distillery in downtown Louisville.

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  • These expressions mark the first releases under the helm of Master Distiller Owen Martin, who joined the brand last fall.
  • "We are always looking to push the boundaries of innovation at ANGEL'S ENVY," says Owen Martin, Master Distiller at ANGEL'S ENVY.
  • "It was thrilling to kick off my journey with the best-in-class team at the distillery on the 12th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon and the first-ever limited-edition Cask Strength Rye Whiskey.
  • ANGEL'S ENVY 2023 Cask Strength Rye is the brand's first time releasing a limited-edition Rye Whiskey at Cask Strength - just 5,500 bottles will be available for purchase.

Sorel Liqueur Receives Outstanding Accolades in 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sorel, the hibiscus liqueur inspired by the ancestral Afro-Caribbean beverage, has once again solidified its standing as the the most-awarded American-made liqueur. After an impressive return to the market in the fall of 2021, the brand has received over 110 top-ranking honors and distinctions from the industry's most coveted spirits competitions. This year has been no exception, with 55 gold (or higher) medals for quality, flavor and design.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sorel, the hibiscus liqueur inspired by the ancestral Afro-Caribbean beverage, has once again solidified its standing as the the most-awarded American-made liqueur.
  • Sorel Liqueur is one of a handful of liqueurs that has done that and more in the last two decades," says F. Paul Pacult.
  • With an average rating of 95 across multiple contests in 2023, we're creating a national conversation: is Sorel the best liqueur currently produced in the US?
  • Sorel Liqueur is one of a handful of liqueurs that has done that and more in the last two decades," says Pacult.

Howler Head Banana Flavored Bourbon Awarded Highest Category Rating By Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Spirits' Howler Head Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Natural Banana Flavor continues to garner accolades from the spirits industry's most-respected reviewers including the highest score ever awarded to a flavored whiskey by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This follows high honors at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the 2023 SIP Awards.

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  • Wine Enthusiast, the award-winning print magazine and online expert resource for all things wine and spirits, rated Howler Head a "Best Buy" with a 95-point score – the highest rating for any flavored American whiskey/bourbon.
  • Howler Head was also awarded a Gold Medal at the prestigious 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • Howler Head is the original, super-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey blended with natural banana flavors and is currently one of the fastest-growing spirits of any category in the U.S.
  • "I loved Howler Head the moment I tasted it," said UFC President and Howler Head cofounder Dana White.

Cierto Tequila Makes Spirits History With Three Triple Still Awards at the 2023 Tasting Alliance Competitions

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was given three (3) Triple Still Awards at the 2023 Tasting Alliance Competitions .

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  • The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was given three (3) Triple Still Awards at the 2023 Tasting Alliance Competitions .
  • The Triple Still Award is a new accolade honoring the few remarkable products that have earned coveted Double Gold medals across the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, New York World Spirits Competition and Singapore World Spirits Competition in a single calendar year.
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    Cierto Tequila Makes Spirits History with Three Triple Still Awards at the 2023 Tasting Alliance Competitions (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Cierto has become the first-ever spirits portfolio to win multiple Triple Still Awards after winning an unbelievable thirteen (13) Double Gold medals across the Tasting Alliance series of competitions in 2023 alone.
  • With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred eighty-six (786) international medals and awards.

Old Forester® Releases its Second Annual King Ranch Limited-Edition Whiskey

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester®, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, today released the second annual batch of their limited-edition whiskey – Old Forester King Ranch.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester®, the first bottled bourbon, and King Ranch, the birthplace of American Ranching, today released the second annual batch of their limited-edition whiskey – Old Forester King Ranch.
  • Available only in Texas starting October 1, 2023, Old Forester King Ranch Edition is bottled at 105 proof from a proprietary batch of Old Forester Bourbon using heavily charred barrels.
  • "We are proud of the continued partnership with Brown-Forman and the second offering of this product," said Robert Hodgen, CEO of King Ranch.
  • The suggested retail price for King Ranch is $89.99, and it will only be available in Texas.

Forty Creek Launches Cherrywood Reserve, Made and Inspired by Local Fruits from the Niagara Region

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Cherrywood Reserve pays homage to the Niagara Region by crafting an exquisite whisky steeped in cherry wood from one of Ontario's most treasured fruit belts, bringing out a wonderfully unexpected character and flavour.

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  • Cherrywood Reserve pays homage to the Niagara Region by crafting an exquisite whisky steeped in cherry wood from one of Ontario's most treasured fruit belts, bringing out a wonderfully unexpected character and flavour.
  • Cherrywood Reserve is a 5-year-old pot distilled whisky made with malted barley, rye and corn, and a hint of aged brandy.
  • "It is uniquely inspired by the Niagara Region, Canada's treasure and the source of over 90% of Ontario's tender fruit crop, including sweet and sour cherries."
  • Forty Creek Cherrywood Reserve is now available for sale in select provinces across Canada and on fortycreekwhisky.com , retailing for $89.95.