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Handel
Company:
Armin Breinl Handel
Address:
St. Peter Pfarrweg 26
Place:
8010 Graz
Country:
Austria
Homepage:
Products:
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
- Destillerie
2B Hemp Gin: Styrian gin experience
Two visionaries, Armin Breinl (doctor, drink creator, musician) and Wolfgang Thomann (gin maker), have created a completely new gin experience with real hemp powder: 2B HEMP GIN (inspired by AEIJST). On 17th November 2018, the two invited guests to the first tasting of 2B HEMP GIN in the AEIJST GIN distillery in St. Nikolai in the Sausal Valley.
Made from organic juniper berries, this innovative gin has an impressive, mild and fruity taste and a typical hemp note. Due to its unique aroma, it not only tastes good neat, but also creates a ‘wow’ effect in cocktails – as proven in the long drink Styrian Pale Gin AEIJST refined with 2B HEMP.
For thousands of years, hemp has been grown as a valuable plant, be it for rope, fabric, paper or as an active ingredient in ointments and tinctures. Hemp has always been highly valued for its medicinal properties, yet recently has been demonised as an addictive drug and has suffered under its ensuing prohibition, originating in the USA. These days hemp is regaining importance and is being used more as a luxury food as well as in medicine as a therapeutic agent.
The Lifestyle Trading company, run by Armin Breinl, is an innovative beverage producer, which is already known amongst trade professionals for its sugar-free ‘func- tional fruit drinks’. The drinks have a high fruit content (more than 50 per cent) and additional natural, vital substances and have an energising, relaxing and regenerative effect.
At the World Spirits Award, there was silver for 2B HEMP GIN.
Two visionaries, Armin Breinl (doctor, drink creator, musician) and Wolfgang Thomann (gin maker), have created a completely new gin experience with real hemp powder: 2B HEMP GIN (inspired by AEIJST). On 17th November 2018, the two invited guests to the first tasting of 2B HEMP GIN in the AEIJST GIN distillery in St. Nikolai in the Sausal Valley.
Made from organic juniper berries, this innovative gin has an impressive, mild and fruity taste and a typical hemp note. Due to its unique aroma, it not only tastes good neat, but also creates a ‘wow’ effect in cocktails – as proven in the long drink Styrian Pale Gin AEIJST refined with 2B HEMP.
For thousands of years, hemp has been grown as a valuable plant, be it for rope, fabric, paper or as an active ingredient in ointments and tinctures. Hemp has always been highly valued for its medicinal properties, yet recently has been demonised as an addictive drug and has suffered under its ensuing prohibition, originating in the USA. These days hemp is regaining importance and is being used more as a luxury food as well as in medicine as a therapeutic agent.
The Lifestyle Trading company, run by Armin Breinl, is an innovative beverage producer, which is already known amongst trade professionals for its sugar-free ‘func- tional fruit drinks’. The drinks have a high fruit content (more than 50 per cent) and additional natural, vital substances and have an energising, relaxing and regenerative effect.
At the World Spirits Award, there was silver for 2B HEMP GIN.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 89.3 | 2B HEMP GIN | 2020 | Details |
Handel
Company:
BURSCHIK`S R. Nfg. Erste österr. Wermutwein-Kellerei
Address:
Zinckgasse 8
Place:
1150 Wien
Country:
Austria
Homepage:
Products:
- Spirituosen Wiederverkauf
- Destillerie
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 92.3 | Burschik's Vermouth Klassik | 2021 | Details |
| Gold | 92 | Burschik's Vermouth Oak | 2021 | Details |
| Gold | 91.3 | Burschik's Vermouth Dry | 2021 | Details |
| Silver | 88 | Burschik's Vermouth Red | 2021 | Details |
Destillerie
Company:
Asbach GmbH
Address:
Taunusstraße 1 - 3
Place:
65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein
Country:
Germany
Homepage:
Products:
- Weinbrand
Asbach: Together is best
This specialist spirit from Rüdesheim am Rhein has been successful for more than 125 years thanks to its strict philosophy about its brand and its quality. The proof is reflected in its 87% brand recognition and being distinguished as ‘Brand of the Century’. Extraordinary quality is guaranteed by an elaborate distillation method and lengthy storage of the distillates in Limousin oak in a unique cask store: over 20,000 casks contain more than 120 valuable brandies which are up to 65 years old. Asbach specialities are composed of up to 20 individual distillates of different ages.
The company dates back to 1892 when Hugo Asbach turned his back on his adopted homeland of France and fulfilled his dream of setting up his own company in Rüdesheim. He used his knowledge to create a product which was on a par with French cognac, yet at the same time paid special attention to German tastes. The product range has been extended several times during the company’s history. Since 2021, the Asbach brand has been using its well-known, traditional logo, but has kept the modern version of the labels from the year 2019.
The World Class Distillery 2022 received gold for Asbach Original aged 3 years, Asbach matured for 8 years, Asbach Selection 21 years and Asbach Uralt. Silver was awarded to Asbach matured for 15 years.
This specialist spirit from Rüdesheim am Rhein has been successful for more than 125 years thanks to its strict philosophy about its brand and its quality. The proof is reflected in its 87% brand recognition and being distinguished as ‘Brand of the Century’. Extraordinary quality is guaranteed by an elaborate distillation method and lengthy storage of the distillates in Limousin oak in a unique cask store: over 20,000 casks contain more than 120 valuable brandies which are up to 65 years old. Asbach specialities are composed of up to 20 individual distillates of different ages.
The company dates back to 1892 when Hugo Asbach turned his back on his adopted homeland of France and fulfilled his dream of setting up his own company in Rüdesheim. He used his knowledge to create a product which was on a par with French cognac, yet at the same time paid special attention to German tastes. The product range has been extended several times during the company’s history. Since 2021, the Asbach brand has been using its well-known, traditional logo, but has kept the modern version of the labels from the year 2019.
The World Class Distillery 2022 received gold for Asbach Original aged 3 years, Asbach matured for 8 years, Asbach Selection 21 years and Asbach Uralt. Silver was awarded to Asbach matured for 15 years.
| Awards | Points | Spirit | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 93 | Asbach 8 Jahre gereift | 2022 | Details |
| Gold | 93 | Asbach Uralt | 2022 | Details |
| Gold | 92.3 | Asbach Selection 21 Jahre | 2022 | Details |
| Gold | 90 | Asbach Original aged 3 years | 2022 | Details |
| Silver | 88 | Asbach 15 Jahre gereift | 2022 | Details |
Destillerie
Company:
Al Ahram Beverages
Address:
Industrial Zone A - area 11-24, Block 12003 El Obour
Place:
12003 Cairo
Country:
Egypt
Homepage:
Products:
- Gin
- Wodka
Al Ahram Beverages Company: Premium vodka from Egypt
The Al Ahram Beverages Company, or ABC for short, is part of the international Heineken group, and produces beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at five locations in Egypt. A wide selection of wines and spirits comes from Gianaclis, the largest winery and most modern distillery in the region. In addition to whisky, rum and gin, the focus is on vodka, which is produced according to European standards.
The changing history of the company goes back to 1897. Since 1946, there has been a connection with Heineken. In 1963, the company was nationalised and, during the era of privatization, it was bought by an Egyptian entrepreneur in 1997. In 2002, it was taken over by Heineken. These days, ABC is managed by a multi-national team of experts and is an important member of the international Heineken group. In production, great importance is attached to the use of locally produced materials such as glass, crates and boxes, as well as regional raw materials such as sugar and rice.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Blue 40 (Spirit of the Year 2021), and silver for Devlin.
The Al Ahram Beverages Company, or ABC for short, is part of the international Heineken group, and produces beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at five locations in Egypt. A wide selection of wines and spirits comes from Gianaclis, the largest winery and most modern distillery in the region. In addition to whisky, rum and gin, the focus is on vodka, which is produced according to European standards.
The changing history of the company goes back to 1897. Since 1946, there has been a connection with Heineken. In 1963, the company was nationalised and, during the era of privatization, it was bought by an Egyptian entrepreneur in 1997. In 2002, it was taken over by Heineken. These days, ABC is managed by a multi-national team of experts and is an important member of the international Heineken group. In production, great importance is attached to the use of locally produced materials such as glass, crates and boxes, as well as regional raw materials such as sugar and rice.
At the World Spirits Award, there was double gold for Blue 40 (Spirit of the Year 2021), and silver for Devlin.
