Beer & Cider

Pearse Lyons Distillery take home six coveted awards

Pearse Lyons Distillery are delighted to announce they have taken home six medals in the Irish Whiskey Masters 2019. The awards, run by the Spirits Business have become the last word in awarding excellence in the drinks industry. This year there were entries from 18 different Irish Whiskey producers. Judged by category, the entries were blindtasted by a panel of international industry experts. Pearse Lyons Distillery came out with a fantastic spread of medals across the categories. All six whiskeys entered were awarded medals, two of which were awarded the top accolade of Master title. In all, Pearse Whiskey and the Ha’penny Whiskey range received two Masters, three Gold and one Silver Medal. (more…)

Alltech Beverage Division Ireland has been shortlisted for the
Food and Drinks Business of the Year 2019 under the category;

Food and Drink Innovation of the Year for MíL Spritz.

Check it out here: http://www.awards.fooddrinkevent.com/finalists-2019-2/

The gins were judged in The London Wall Bar & Kitchen by a distinguished panel of industry peers noted for their superior knowledge within the gin industry. The blind-taste competition saw over 300 entries making the Gin Master Awards 2019 the biggest Global Spirits Masters Awards in history. Now in its 10th year, the awards are hosted by Spirits Business which claims that they’ve become the gold-standard acknowledgement of excellence in the gin industry. MíL Gin competing in the Contemporary category took home the Gold Medal whilst Ha’Penny Rhubarb took home a Silver Medal in the Flavoured Gin category.

On the left is Denny Solomona who plays for Sale Sharks and on the right Cobus Reinach from Northampton Saints.
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At TFWA World Exhibition this year, experienced wine and spirits distributor World of Patria International will be headlining its latest edition to its range of alcoholic beverages; alska cider. Already hugely popular in domestic markets, the new fruit cider will be adding a touch of Stockholm to its WOPI stand (Blue village, G13).

Translated as love: love cider, love alska, the cider is available to travel retail/duty free globally exclusive from WOPI.

Available in a distinctive sleek 33cl can the stylish attractive packaging gives this product a high standout value. The use of the icon ‘a’ gives this cider a unique brand identity, its confident, attractive look communicates fruit and refreshment. With a subtle, fruity and refreshing taste, alska is highly appealing to the female ‘millennial’ drinker; the product is subtly fruity, less sweet in an attractive premium package designed to be more travel friendly. (more…)