03/15/2010
Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits Tops the Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Ultimate Beverage Challenge’s (UBC) first Ultimate Spirits Challenge was held at Astor Center on March 1-3, 2010. The inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge proved that integrity, method, and credibility can flourish and be the driving forces in a competitive beverage alcohol environment. Over 520 entries from scores of companies and nations were entered, but only a dozen distillates were awarded the esteemed USC Chairman’s Trophy as the highest scoring spirits of their category.

Following four stages of competitive judging over the course of three days, Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman’s Trophy winners were arrived at based on their aggregate score on the 100-point scale. Panels of carefully selected spirits authorities (such as Assistant Judging Chairman Sean Ludford, Dale DeGroff, Andy Seymour, Jacques Bezuidenhout), educators (Steve Olson, Doug Frost), buyers (James Conley, Ethan Kelley, Audrey Saunders), and author-journalists (David Wondrich, gaz regan) employed UBC’s innovative multi-stage scoring system that determined the best of the best entries.

Said UBC Judging Chairman and Managing Partner F. Paul Pacult, “It’s clear that a perfect storm of superbly qualified judges, meticulous and innovative methodology, the state-of-the-art clinical environment of Astor Center, and a gifted operational staff helped usher in a new era of beverage alcohol competitive evaluation. I’m looking forward to 2011 already.”

Classic & Vintage is represented by:

Averna Sambuca 88pts
Very Good/Recommended

Azuñia Añejo 93pts
Excellent, Highly Recommended

Azuñia Blanco 86pts
Very Good, Strong Recommendation

Azuñia Reposado
Enjoyable, Commendable

Death's Door Gin 86pts
Very Good/Recommended

G'Vine Floraison Gin 90pts
Excellent/Strong Recommendation

G'Vine Nouaison Gin 87pts
Very Good/Recommended

Macchu Pisco 94pts
Semifinalist Excellent/Strong Recommendation

Rhum J.M VSOP 90pts
Excellent/Strong Recommendation

Sombra Mezcal 95pts
Semifinalist - Extraordinary/Ultimate Recommendation

Tuthilltown 4 Grain Bourbon 91pts
Excellent/Strong Recommendation


To see all the reviews, please visit www.ultimate-beverage.com

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