TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine
Limited's strong portfolio of Scotch whiskies – through its
strategic partnership with Pernod Ricard – got a big boost at the
2021 International Spirits Challenge.
Judges awarded 18 medals to Scotch labels distributed by Corby
in Canada, including Double Golds
for Aberlour 18 Year Old and Aberlour 16 Year Old.
"We are proud to offer Scotch drinkers some of the best Scotches
on the market," says Maritza
Noriega, Senior Brand Manager, Prestige Brands. "Nuanced and
flavourful, Corby's portfolio of Scotch is the finest available in
Canada."
Overall, four Scotch brands took home top medals. These spirits
can be found in select stores across Canada:
- Aberlour
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- Two Double Golds: 18 Year Old and 16 Year Old
- Two Golds: 12 Year Old and A'bunadh Alba (coming soon to
Canada)
- One Silver: A'bunadh
- Ballantine
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- One Gold: Ballantine's
Finest
- Chivas Regal
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- Four Golds: 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky, Aged 18 Years,
Mizunara and XV Aged 15 years (coming soon to Canada)
- The Glenlivet
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- Five Golds: 12 Years of Age, 15 Years of Age, 18 Years of Age,
Captain's Reserve and Nadurra First Fill
- Three Silvers: Caribbean Reserve, Founder's Reserve and Nadurra
Olorosso
Within its worldwide portfolio of Scotch brands and labels,
Pernod Ricard was awarded a total of 60 medals at the International
Spirits Challenge.
Medals at the International Spirits Challenge are awarded
following a rigorous judging process — a highly controlled
operation held over 12 days of intense blind tastings by panels of
more than 50 respected and experienced industry professionals.
Each entry is blind tasted and awarded a score for its aroma,
appearance, taste and finish. Scores are collated and recorded by
the category chairman before Trophy, Double Gold, Gold, Silver and
Bronze medals are awarded.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of spirits and wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®,
Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice®
vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based
liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in
the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols
CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please visit our
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications