Better of Present Awarded to Jettywave Distillery California Botanical Gin
November 21, 2022 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) — Winners have been introduced for the 2022 Sundown Worldwide Spirits Competitors, which occurred in Santa Rosa, Calif., November 8. Taking the highest spot this yr is Jettywave Distillery’s California Botanical Gin, which judges described as “Scrumptious sipping,” “peppercorn,” “a stunner,” and “pleasant winter gin.” On the finish of the competitors, Jettywave took a double gold medal in addition to Better of the Greatest honors.
A Northern California-based enterprise, Jettywave (www.jettywave.com) was based with a dedication to pure substances and a love of the good outside (particularly the ocean). In accordance with co-founder David Westendorf, “We convey a left coast vigor to this staid British spirit, imbuing our love of daring recipes that impressed our ‘surprising flavors’ imaginative and prescient from the Jettywave starting. Distilled from natural American corn. Hugged by California botanicals. Juniper berry mash is complemented by native pistachios so as to add a creamy construction to the viscosity. An natural wave of thyme, coriander seed, cardamom, ginger root, black pepper, Meyer lemon, shiso and our backyard’s personal nasturtium full this complicated new world gin.”
“Cardamon and juniper layer closely upon the preliminary interplay whereas citrus pushes by in direction of the top however settles gently. The botanical recipe contains juniper, black pepper, cardamon, coriander, pistachio, ginger, thyme Meyer lemon peels, shiso leaves, and nasturtium blossoms from our Jettywave Backyard.”
The 4th Annual Sundown Worldwide Spirits Competitors is judged by fellow distillers; certified members of the media; spirits and distilling educators and researchers; and retail consumers. This mixture of specialists offers the outcomes skilled weight and will increase advertising alternatives for medal winners.
“Whether or not blended right into a craft cocktail or served neat, fantastic spirits are an integral a part of the trendy Western life-style we have a good time at Sundown,” says Editor-in-Chief Hugh Garvey. “We’re honored to but once more share the accomplishments of the highest distillers and types with our readers.”
A full listing of gold medal winners and above could be discovered right here: 2022 Sundown Worldwide Spirits Competitors Winners. Profitable producers will even be featured in a Spring launch of a Spirits Particular non-print, digital version with supporting microsite.
Competitors producer Debra Del Fiorentino additionally thanks competitors sponsor, Neat glassware (www.theneatglass.com). For extra info, go to Sundown Competitions at: https://sunsetcompetitions.com/sunset-international-spirits-competition/.
2022 Sundown Worldwide Spirits Competitors Better of Class Winners:
Better of the Greatest
Jettywave Distillery California Botanical Gin (GG, 99 pts.)
Greatest Asian Spirits
Golden Beaver Distillery BIba Soju (G, 91)
Greatest Brandy
Calisco Spirits, Spirit of California American Grape Brandy (GG, 95)
Greatest Cachasa
Cachaça Bela OURO (G, 92)
Greatest Cognac
Sire Spirits, Branson Cognac, VSOP Grand Champagne (GG, 97)
Greatest Flavored/Infused Gin
Wild Roots Spirits Orange & Bergamot Gin (GG, 98)
Greatest Liqueur
Absinthia Natural Absinthe Superieure Verte (GG, 97)
Greatest Mezcal
Cutwater Spirits Mezcal Anejo (GG, 95)
Greatest Tequila
Don Londres Blanco (GG, 97)
Greatest Flavored/Infused Tequila
Rancho La Gloria Jalapeno Lime Infused Tequila (GG, 97)
Greatest Able to Drink (RTD)
Cutwater Spirits Tropical Tiki Rum Mai Tai (GG, 96)
Greatest Rum
Hawaii Sea Spirits Kula Darkish Run (GG, 95)
Greatest Vodka
Spirit Works Distillery Vodka (GG, 98)
Better of Whiskey
Waterford Whisky Rathclogh: Version 1.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey (GG, 99)
Greatest Japanese Whiskey
Yoshino Spirits Kamiki Sakura Wooden Whisky (G, 94)
Greatest Different White Spirits
Axia Spirit (G, 94)
Greatest Specialty
Intrepid Spirits Mad March Hare Irish Poitin (GG, 95)
Greatest Girl Proprietor/Distiller
Absinthia Vermut / Absinthia’s Bottle Spirits
Greatest Non-Alcoholic Mixer
Absinthia Cocktail Syrups Caged Warmth (G, 92)
