Archive for November, 2017

Spirits & Wine Award Winners, Top Scoring Products, Beverage Industry Trends and Best Wine and Spirits Lists

Ultimate Wine Challenge

Producer Profile: Merotto

Merotto has over 100 years of history in the heart of the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region, about 45 miles outside of Venice, Italy. Agustino Merotto began making prosecco in the early 1900’s and in the 1980’s his grandson, Graziano, took over the family business. The newest wine from Merotto, Cuvee Del Fondatore Graziano Merotto 2015, released in early 2017 won this year’s Chairman’s Trophy with 96 points.

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Ultimate Cocktails Challenge

Spirits List: Best Rums For A Daiquiri

We’ve uncovered the 5 best rums that scored 4.5 or higher out of 5 stars that make superb cocktails.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirits Score: Clement VSOP Rhum

Treat yourself to the ultimate Rum experience with a bottle of Clement Rhum VSOP Rhum Agricole, this year’s winner of the Chairman’s Trophy and Great Value awards at 97 Points and only $40 per bottle. The Clement house has a long tradition of using high quality Martinique sugarcane as the basis of their Rhum Agricole, dating back to 1887.

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Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Spirits Trend: Gin Explosion

2017 was the year of the gin explosion, and USC was happy to receive more gin entries than ever before. Playing a part in this uptick in interest for the botanically infused spirit are the gin and tonic craze that swept through Europe and the Americas over the last few years as well as the rapidly expanding number of distilleries opening up worldwide. After vodka, gin is one of the first products new distillers try their hand at. Likewise, new drinkers often make the leap from vodka to gin when looking for a more flavorful option within their comfort zone.

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