At the recent Beverage Tasting Institutes International review of Spirits Awards PVI’s Brands went 3 for 3 with Gold Medals – Exceptional.

The English Whisky Co. English Peated Single Malt Whisky $64.99.
Pale golden color. Aromas of smoked nuts, peat, and honeyed biscuit with a silky soft, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a very earthy white cigar ash, peppery spice and honey cream finish. A civilized balance of delicate malt and robust smokiness. Delicious, drink neat and at room temperature.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 94 points (Exceptional)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 46.0%
CATEGORY: English Whisky, Whisky
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: May-22-2013

Sullivans Cove Double Cask Single Malt Whisky $99.99.
Golden yellow color. Aromas of salty butter roasted nuts, nougat, suede, and golden raisin with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a sourdough pastry, cedar, chestnut honey, vanilla bark, and pink peppercorn accented finish. A nice range of nutty flavors make this a pleasant sipping whisky.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 91 points (Exceptional)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 40.0%
CATEGORY: Australian Whisky, Whisky
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: May-29-2013

Amrut Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky $79.99.
Old gold color. Aromas of honey toasted nuts, vanilla fudge, dried alfalfa, and buttered raisin bread with a rich, fruity medium-full body and a long, toffee, mocha cream, mossy earth, green tobacco, and peppery spice finish. Nice vibrancy and layers of flavor. Add a little water for more honeyed fruit and smoothness.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 91 points (Exceptional)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 61.8%
CATEGORY: Indian Whisky, Whisky
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: May-22-2013