Campari America reinforced its reputation for having one of the best portfolios in the industry when it was recently recognized by many of the world’s top mixologists and spirits judges at two of the premier spirits competitions.
At the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Campari America secured the highest honor in the Japanese whisky category with a Chairman’s Trophy for The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. The company’s whisky portfolio further cemented itself as second to none with Glen Grant 16 year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bowmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Hibiki 12 Year Old Whisky, Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whiky, and The Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky selected as finalists for a Chairman’s Trophy. Additionally, more than 25 of the company’s products were recognized, with 19 of them receiving 90 points (Excellent, Highly recommended) rating or better.
Campari America also proved itself in the Aperitif and Whiskies category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with Aperol selected Best Aperitif and The Yamazaki 18 year Old Single Malt Whiskey selected Best Other Whisky. Four Campari America brands won Double Gold medals, including Wild Turkey 81 Rye, Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch Founders Reserve, and Hibiki 12 Year Old Whisky. The portfolio received a total of 28 medals.
“Every year these competitions validate our belief that we have the best portfolio in the industry,” says Campari America Chairman and CEO Gerry Ruvo. “Furthermore, it’s a huge honor to have our brands recognized by the most talented and elite group of mixologists, critics, and judges from around the globe. It’s proof that Campari America has built a portfolio of category leaders in vodka, tequila, whisky, rum, aperitifs, cordials and liqueurs.”
