SKYY SPIRITS WINS GOLD AT SF WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
Posted: April 6th, 2007 under Glenrothes, SKYY 90, SKYY Corporate, SKYY Vodka, Tullamore Dew.
SKYY’s Luxury Brands Honored at America’s Largest Spirits Competition
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 6, 2007) – Skyy Spirits’ diverse portfolio of luxury and premium spirits was honored today with top honors from the 7th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the largest spirits competition in the United States. Skyy Spirits’ brands were recognized in each category entered: rum, vodka, tequila, Irish whiskey, single malt scotch cordials & liqueurs.
“To receive any award is an honor, let alone having 30 awards again bestowed by such a distinguished panel of judges. At SKYY we strive for quality, innovation and style and are pleased others have recognized our award-winning portfolio,” said Gerry Ruvo, president and CEO, Skyy Spirits.
Skyy Spirits’ award highlights include:
• The Glenrothes Select Reserve Single Malt Scotch wins “Double Gold” for taste and packaging
• Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey 12 year wins “Double Gold” for taste
• Martin Miller’s Gin wins second consecutive “Double Gold” for taste and “Gold” for packaging
• SKYY90 Vodka wins a second consecutive “Double Gold” for design
• 1800 Añejo wins “Gold” for taste
• Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila wins “Gold” for taste.
• Gran Centenario Plata and Reposado Tequilas win “Double Gold” for design
• Matusalem sweeps “Gold” for taste with Platino, Clásico, and Gran Reserva
The company’s flagship, SKYY Vodka, is one of the fastest growing spirits globally. Recently announced accolades include consecutive “Hot Brand” wins for both SKYY Vodka and 1800 Tequila.
About San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive, international spirits judging ever held in the United States on an annual basis. Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco, there were a total of 701 spirits entered from 52 countries and 6 continents, making this the largest spirits competition in America.
Skyy Spirits, LLC
Skyy Spirits, LLC is one of the world’s fastest growing spirits companies. Launched in
1992 with the introduction of its flagship brand, SKYY Vodka, Skyy Spirits continues to grow its portfolio of luxury and premium spirits with a relentless commitment to quality, innovation and style. Skyy Spirits is a subsidiary of Milan-based Gruppo Campari, with exclusive US distribution rights for leading brands including: SKYY90, SKYY Vodka, SKYY Flavors, Campari, Cinzano Vermouths, Ouzo 12, Aperol, Old Smuggler Scotch Whisky, Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky, The Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 1800 and Gran Centenario tequilas, Matusalem Rums, Martin Miller’s Gin, Carolans Irish Cream, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist Liqueur, Midori Melon Liqueur, ZEN Green Tea Liqueur and Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky.
Skyy Spirits is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Contact: pr@skyy.com
