DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Emperor
(France)
Several varieties of wheat grown in Northern France, water from the Cognac area, distilled 6 times.

Nose: Light lemon, citrus, pineapple, fruity.
Palate: Vanilla, brown sugar, toffee, butter, cocoa, violet, ginger, pineapple, citrus, anise, grassy, herbal, rye, mineral, spicy, smooth, silky, clean, lively.
Finish: Smooth, clean, complex, balanced, loaded with character, full body, medium.

Double Gold Medal

Monopolowa
(Austria)
Potato based, triple distilled.

Nose: Herbaceous, cucumber, romaine lettuce, citrus zest, mint, anise, rye, delicate.
Palate: Sweet upfront, salted caramel, cream, butter, cotton candy, lemon, citrus zest, minty, wheat grain, potato skin, mossy, mineral.
Finish: Soft, smooth, herbal, clean, crisp, light body, medium-long.

Double Gold Medal

I-Spirit
(Italy)
Distilled 4 times from white wine from Friuli & Veneto and cereal grains, with water from the Dolomites. Active carbon filtered.

Nose: Vanilla, custard, creamy, buttery, caramel, white peppercorn, spice, almond, nutty, floral, anise, juicy, melon, mineral, soft mouthfeel, refreshing.
Palate: Vanilla, custard, creamy, buttery, caramel, white peppercorn, spice, almond, nutty, floral, anise, juicy, melon, mineral, soft mouthfeel, refreshing.
Finish: Smooth, silky, soft, easy, herbal, creamy, balanced, medium body, short.

Double Gold Medal

Ultimat
(Poland)
Wheat, rye and potato based, artesian well water, 4 times distilled.

Nose: Vanilla, citrus, cut grass.
Palate: Spice & hints of cayenne pepper upfront, sweetness emerges, creamy, butter, vanilla, caramel, custard, powdered sugar, melon, nutty, pistachio, caraway, anise, floral, clean, complex, silky.
Finish: Pepper, rye, creamy, smooth, assertive, balanced, medium body, short.

Double Gold Medal

Blue Diamond
(Latvia)
Premium grains, artesian water, triple distilled.

Nose: Mineral, floral, faint violet, fruit, light cream.
Palate: Honey, caramel, vanilla notes, creamy, subtle cocoa, almond, nuts, grain, eucalyptus, grassy, herbal, pepper, potato skin, hint of salt.
Finish: Soft, smooth, clean, light pepper, spice, light body, medium.

Double Gold Medal

Quay -
(France)
Grain based.

Nose: Lemon, citrus, banana, wet stone, pepper, potato.
Palate: Vanilla, butter, peanut chew, walnut, raisin, citrus, grassy, mint, mineral, rye, white pepper, peppercorn.
Finish: Smooth, delicate, medium body, short.

Double Gold Medal

Primo
(Argentina)
100% grape based, distilled 3 times.

Nose: Fruity, melon, chamomile tea, cinnamon, butterscotch, vanilla, heavy cream, sweet, peppercorn, Pop Tart crust.
Palate: Honey, caramel, cream, buttery popcorn, grain, light pastry dough, melon, banana, citrus, chestnut, cashew, floral, pepper, mineral, wet stone, delicious.
Finish: Smooth, dry, crisp, rich, cream, vanilla, peppery, complex, balanced, full body, long.

Double Gold Medal

Slovenia
(Slovenia)
Buckwheat & winter wheat based, water from the foot of the Julian Alps.

Nose: Slightly herbal, faint wood, vague citrus, cocoa, crisp, clean.
Palate: Fruity, melon, subtle banana bread, citrus, vanilla, creamy, caramel, cashew, almond, nutty, licorice, anise, grassy, peppery, rye, mineral, wet stone, lively, elegant.
Finish: Smooth, clean, complex, hot pepper, intense, even, balanced, full body, long.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Bimber
(Poland)
Winter wheat, distilled 6 times.

Nose:Light citrus, floral, pepper, light herbal.
Palate: Hints of vanilla, powdered sugar, caramel, dough, cashew, nutty, mint, floral, herbal, anise, slate, spicy, silky, smooth.
Finish: Smooth, silky, clean, rye, peppery, mineral, rustic, rich, even, long.

Gold Medal

FRÏS
(Canada)
100% whole wheat grain, pure natural water, patented "Freeze distillation" process.

Nose: Vanilla, citrus, floral, herbal, grassy, cigar box, light.
Palate: Vanilla, crème brûlée, toasted almond, white peppercorn, peppery, olive, citrus, lemon, mint, herbal, rye, stone, oaky notes, balanced.
Finish: Light, crisp, melon, mineral, fresh, zesty, peppery, very dry, full body, medium.

Gold Medal

Vektor
(Russia)
Russian winter wheat based, distilled 7 times, birchwood filtered, using 15th century recipe.

Nose: Citrus, pastry dough, powdered sugar, pine, faint potato, lightly herbal, very clean.
Palate: Vanilla custard, crème brûlée, cream, pastry dough, biscuits, coconut, citrus, herbs, grassy, pine, fresh, airy, approachable.
Finish: Citrus, silky, light body, short.

Gold Medal

Belvedere Unfiltered
(Poland)
100% "Single Estate" Dankowskie Diamond Rye, artesian well water, 4 distillations, left unfiltered.

Nose: Fruity, citrus, caramel, pine, light potato.
Palate: Peanut, cashew, toasted almond, nutty, almond oil, vanilla, creamy, light caramel, anise, pepper, minty, pine, rye, savory, ethereal.
Finish: Rye, spicy, smooth, rich, perfectly balanced, lingers.

Gold Medal

Crystal Head
(Canada)
Grain based, water from Newfoundland, quadruple distilled, filtered 7 times of which 3 are through semi-precious crystals ("Herkimer Diamonds").

Nose: Slight potato, wet stone.
Palate: Vanilla, caramel, cream, cocoa, almond oil, wheat, citrus, floral, herbal, mineral, earthy, wet stone, pepper cascade, peppercorn, smooth, robust.
Finish: Smooth, faint sandalwood, minty, balanced, medium body, lingering.

Gold Medal

Luksusowa
(Poland)
Potato based, artesian well water, distilled 3 times.

Nose: Floral, banana, grain, faint musk.
Palate: Walnuts, toasted almonds, peanuts, creamy, vanilla, caramel, almond butter, sweet, spicy, white pepper, black pepper, rye, so smooth.
Finish: Pepper, spicy, fruity, light, clean, delicate, medium body, medium-long.

Gold Medal

42 Below
(New Zealand)
GE-free wheat based, spring water, 4 times distilled, filtered through 35 separate filters.

Nose: Fruit, faint anise, clean.
Palate: Spicy upfront, cocoa, cream, fruit, hazelnut coffee, nutty, almond oil, peppery, black pepper, spicy, lemon, floral, herbal, grassy, anise, grain, cigar box wood, soft.
Finish: Lively, dry, balanced, light body, medium.

Gold Medal

Belvedere
(Poland)
Gold rye based, artesian well water, 4 distillations.

Nose: Vanilla, pastry dough, bread, toast, potato skin, herbal, faint melon, grassy, cherry, cola notes, almond oil, smooth, lively.
Palate: Vanilla, pastry dough, bread, toast, potato skin, herbal, faint melon, grassy, cherry, cola notes, almond oil, smooth, lively.
Finish: Smooth, crisp, clean, balanced, light body, short.

Gold Medal

Finlandia
(Finland)
Six-row barley based, natural spring water filtered through glacial moraine rock.

Nose: Slightly herbaceous, faint citrus, light tobacco.
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, butter cream, cashew, almond, nutmeg, light citrus, minty, mineral, creamy texture, wet stone, slate, smooth, balanced, classic.
Finish: Smooth, delicate, even, mineral, stones, light body, medium.

Gold Medal

Platinka
(Belarus)
100% rye based, artesian well water, distilled 5 times, charcoal & platinum filtration.

Nose: Mint, citrus, faint sugar, clean.
Palate: Butter cream, vanilla, salted caramel, toffee, peppermint, citrus, herbaceous, jalapeño, stone, approachable.
Finish: Smooth, clean, fresh, light body, medium.

Gold Medal

Purus
(Italy)
100% certified organic Italian wheat based, water from the Italian Alps, distilled 5 times, charcoal filterd.

Nose: Floral, herbal, citrus, anise, grain, faint mineral, clean.
Palate: Vanilla, powdered sugar, melon, fruit, subtle citrus, lemon, tangy, grassy, mint, spicy, pepper, dusty, potato skin.
Finish: Light, woody notes, dough, easy-drinking, medium body, long.

Gold Medal

Signature
(Canada)


Nose: Almond oil, floral, herbaceous, bread, mineral, lightly citrus, sweet.
Palate: Pistachio upfront, cocoa, subtle milk chocolate, vanilla, pastry dough, creamy texture, nutmeg, cashew, coffee bean, nutty, potato, mineral, wet stone, silky, smooth, balanced.
Finish: Soft, gentle, clean, rich, mineral, spicy, sweet, light body, medium.

Gold Medal

U'Luvka
(Poland)
Rye, barley and wheat based, 3 times distilled.

Nose: Melon, sweet pepper, clean.
Palate: Port barrel, prune, raisin, rich toffee notes, walnut, rye, spicy, pepper, lemon, anise, celery, minty, herbal, mossy, mineral, wet stone.
Finish: Smooth, clean, assertive, well balanced, full body, short.

Gold Medal

Van Gogh BLUE
(Holland)
A blend of wheat sourced from Holland, Germany & France, melted ice water from mountain in Germany, triple distillation.

Nose: Floral notes, light citrus, fruit, faint potato.
Palate: Vanilla, butter cream, crème brûlée, caramel, almond oil, walnut, coffee, bread, herbal, anise, mint, pepper, spicy, classic.
Finish: Very smooth, rich, pepper, medium body, short.

Gold Medal

Bully
(France)
Wheat based.

Nose: Floral, cocoa, melon, bread.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, coffee, melon, lavender, heather, grassy, rye, herbal, tea, anise, white peppercorn, dough, potato, mineral, dusty, balanced.
Finish: Smooth, light, vanilla, creamy, dry, bold, complex, easy on the palate, medium body, medium.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS:

Punzoné
(Italy)
Italian organic wheat, water from the Italian Alps, 5 times distilled.

Nose: Lemon, light mint, anise, cola notes, spicy.
Palate: Anise, licorice, subtle mint, mossy, herbal, juniper, fruit, citrus, sweet melon, vanilla, cream, caramel, peppercorn, peppery.
Finish: Smooth, dry, crisp, grassy, floral, anise, light pepper, light body, medium.

Silver Medal

Iceberg
(Canada)
Sweet corn based, blended with iceberg water.

Nose: Creamy, mint, citrus, lightly floral, powdered sugar, coconut.
Palate: Vanilla, cream, caramel, hazelnut, almond, almond oil, citrus, grassy, grain, pepper, zesty, spicy, mineral, lively, pure, silky.
Finish: Vanilla, peppery, spicy, clean, bold, rich, medium body, medium-long.

Silver Medal

Karlsson's Gold
(Sweden)
Different varieties of virgin new potatoes, distilled once and unfiltered.

Nose: Moss, grassy, citrus, melon, dusty, spicy.
Palate: Grassy, green olive, potato skin, earthy, mossy, wet soil, wood, anise, herbal, mineral, creamy.
Finish: Tropical fruit notes, prune, licorice, mineral, spicy fade, light body, short.

Silver Medal