2001 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Bronze 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Bronze 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Beverage Testing Institute Rating 4.2 Golden yellow color. Aromas of earth Brazil nuts, mashed raisins and faint grease with a soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a relaxed white maple fudge and pepper finish. Wine Enthusiasts Rating 4.5 Lovely scents of sweet grains, sugared breakfast cereal and pine make for pleasing sniffing. Entry is nimble, gently sweet, almost piney and honeyed; the midpalate stage carries on with style and smoothness, as the taste profile remains steadfast and mildly sweet. Ultimate Beverage Challenge 89 points – Cocoa butter and candied grapefruit peel set the stage for cherry blossom, crushed chestnut, brown sugar and stewed cherry to shine through. Very structured and textured on the palate which lends a hand to the delicately honeyed and almond-tinged finish. (Apr 2014)