We received news this week that ten (10) of our Heavenly Spirits products were awarded prizes from two of the most respected spirit competitions in the world; The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, headed by Paul Pacult in New York. The biggest prize of the group went to our Calvados Roger Groult, Hors D'age, earning a rare Double Gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Groult Calvados also picked up a top score in the Calvados category at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, earning "95," and an Extraordinary Ultimate Recommendation for the 8 year old Pays d'Auge.
Another top winner in New York was Armagnac Marie Duffau, Napoleon, earning "95," and an Extraordinary Ultimate Recommendation as well.
While all of the prizes reflect the passionate craftsmanship of our dedicated artisanal producers, they also serve as a positive recommendation for informed consumers to taste and enjoy the exceptional products represented in the Heavenly Spirits Portfolio. Following is a list of this weeks honored award recipients:
Semifinalist Extraordinary/
Ultimate Recommendation 95/ Roger Groult 8 yr old Calvados, Pays d’ Auge (France); 44% abv, $65.srp
Semifinalist Extraordinary/
Ultimate Recommendation 95/ Marie Duffau Hors D'Age 12 yr old Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $54.srp
Excellent/Strong Recommendation 92/ DeLord XO Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $57.srp
Excellent/Strong Recommendation 91/ Delord Napoleon Bas-Armagnac (France); 40% abv, $38.srp
Excellent/Strong Recommendation 90/ Sequinot Napoleon Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 40% abv, $78.srp
Excellent/Strong Recommendation 90/ Distillerie du Peyrat VSOP Cognac (France); 40% abv, $60.srp
Excellent/Strong Recommendation 90/ La Muse Verde Absinthe (France); 68% abv, $62.srp
Very Good/Recommended 88/ Sequinot VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne (France); 40% abv, $50.srp
Very Good/Recommended 86/ Qino One Vodka (France); 40% abv, $25.srp