Wild Turkey Longbranch has won the coveted DOUBLE GOLD at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) is one of the most influential awards in the world, and one of the oldest of its kind. Established 20 years ago, the SFWSC is a universally recognised indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. This year’s competition had over 3,000 entries, judged by all 51 members of spirits-industry expert judging panel, including:

● Anthony Dias Blue (Executive Director), author, editor, publisher, and one of the most influential food, wine, and spirits writers and lifestyle personalities in the U.S.A.
● Tony Abou-Ganim (Director of Judging), the Master-Mixologist, one of the leading pioneers of America’s craft cocktail movement.
● Julie Reiner, the renowned bartender who brought New York’s Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club rave reviews and top rankings among the best bars in the world.
● Jeffrey Morgenthaler, of Clyde Common at Portland’s Ace Hotel, named America’s Bartender of the Year and the country’s Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer at the 2016 Spirited Awards.

Quote from Nick Williamson – Campari UK Marketing Director:

“Campari are extremely proud to have been honoured with this year’s 2020 medal for not one but two of our prestige spirits. In these times, one thing we can be sure of is our commitment to quality and craftsmanship”.

WILD TURKEY: Instagram: @wildturkey_uk
Stockists: The Whisky Exchange , Master Of Malt , DrinkSupermarket

Notes

For more information about all the SFWSC 2020 judges please visit the official website

About Wild Turkey

The Distillery for Wild Turkey Bourbon is located in Kentucky, situated on a deep limestone shelf on the Kentucky River. The shelf acts as a natural filter and provides the distillery with crystal clear water, vital to making such a high-quality product. Wild Turkey features the legendary father and son Master Distilling team of Jimmy and Eddie Russell, who have nearly 100 years of collective experience working at the Wild Turkey distillery. The famous Wild Turkey brand name first came about back in 1940 when distillery executive Thomas McCarthey took a few warehouse samples on a Wild Turkey hunting trip with a group of friends. The following year, his friends asked him for “some of that Wild Turkey whiskey” and the brand was born. Wild Turkey is distilled and put into new oak barrels at a much lower ABV than most bourbons. This results in a much richer flavour, as less is cooked out during the production process. Ageing in the highest quality new American oak barrels with the heaviest char available (the Number 4 “alligator” char), imparts a smooth flavour and deep amber colour to the whiskey. The barrels are filled at the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. For more information: www.wildturkeybourbon.com

ABOUT CAMPARI UK

Campari UK is Campari Group’s subsidiary in the UK market, headquartered in London. A multicultural and dynamic team, Campari UK comprises of more than 50 ‘Camparistas’ from over 10 different nationalities. At the heart of Campari UK are three main portfolio offerings. The first is the Aperitivo Champions portfolio, led by the iconic Italian brands Aperol and Campari. The second is the Urban Disruptors portfolio, featuring distinctive brands like Wray & Nephew Rum, BULLDOG Gin and Magnum Tonic Wine. Finally there is the Prestige Challengers portfolio, including exquisite brands such as Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum, Wild Turkey Bourbon and Grand Marnier. In total, the company is proud to offer an unrivalled portfolio of more than 40 distinctive and desirable premium spirit brands. Visit www.campariuk.com to find out more about the company and range of brands or follow Campari UK on Instagram or Twitter at @CampariGroupUK . Please enjoy our brands responsibly.