TURNER
VALLEY, AB, May 7, 2024
/CNW/ - Eau Claire Distillery, a trailblazer in Alberta's craft distilling scene, announces
its historic achievement as one of the first Canadian distilleries
to receive Platinum for whisky at the prestigious San Francisco
World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
This milestone comes after three consecutive years of Double
Gold medals underscoring Eau
Claire's position as a leader in Canadian whisky
craftsmanship. Rupert's Exceptional Whisky epitomizes the
pinnacle of Eau Claire Distillery's whisky craftsmanship,
celebrating the distinctive terroir of the Alberta Rocky Mountain
foothills and its proud Canadian heritage. Since its debut in
September 2020, Rupert's Exceptional
Whisky has swiftly captured the spotlight on the global stage,
embodying the finest qualities of Canadian whisky.
"To be recognized as the first Canadian distillery to achieve
Platinum status is an incredible honour and a testament to our
unwavering commitment to excellence," said David Farran, Founder and President at Eau
Claire Distillery. "Most distilleries strive for years to achieve
this level of recognition, and we are proud to have reached this
milestone on our 10th anniversary."
The SFWSC, recognized for its stringent judging criteria and
esteemed panel of experts, presents a significant accolade for all
distilleries. Eau Claire's ongoing
success against formidable competition underscores its dedication
to producing outstanding spirits rooted in Alberta's rich agricultural landscape, setting
a new standard for Canadian whisky excellence.
In conjunction with this historic achievement, Eau Claire
Distillery unveils a new label design for Rupert's Exceptional
Canadian Whisky, reflecting the brand's rich heritage and artisanal
craftsmanship. The label aims to forge a deeper connection with
consumers and underscores the premium quality that defines
Eau Claire's whiskies.
About Eau Claire
Distillery
Devoted to handcrafting fine spirits, Eau Claire Distillery is
Alberta's original craft
distillery located in Turner
Valley, 30 minutes from Calgary. Born out of the founder's quest to
honour Alberta's riches of the
land and set the bar for Canada's
most premium spirits, every small batch from Eau Claire Distillery
is personally tended for perfection, from farm to glass. Eau Claire
Distillery offers a range of premium spirits and whisky, all of
which play a part in the craft distillery's philosophy of
innovation and quality. Eau Claire Distillery's award-winning
spirits are internationally acclaimed for their quality and
flavour, Rupert's Exceptional Canadian Whisky has already won a
Silver at the 2021 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, a
Silver at the 2021 World Whisky Awards, and a Bronze at the
2021 Canadian Whisky Awards. Find out more at
eauclairedistillery.ca.
About San Francisco World
Spirits Competition
Since its introduction in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits
Competition (SFWSC), organized by The Tasting Alliance, has become
the most respected and influential spirits competition in the
world. Emphasizing integrity and impartiality, the SFWSC takes
great pride in ensuring that all entries are treated with equal
care and consideration by panels of carefully selected
spirits-industry experts. A SFWSC medal has come to be the most
reliable indication of spirits excellence, and spirits recognized
as medal-worthy by our judges are understood around the world by
both the trade and consumers to be the best the industry has to
offer.
SOURCE Eau Claire Distillery