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2022 Spirits Selection: the results
2022 Spirits Selection: the results

2022 Spirits Selection: the results

gheins@vinopres.com2022-07-04T10:02:29+02:00July 4th, 2022|Spirits News|

The Spirits Selection 2022 starts today
The Spirits Selection 2022 starts today

The Spirits Selection 2022 starts today

gheins@vinopres.com2022-06-22T17:32:10+02:00June 22nd, 2022|Spirits News|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 10 – Rhum Bielle
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 10 – Rhum Bielle

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 10 – Rhum Bielle

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:02:46+02:00June 17th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 9 – Montebello distillery
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 9 – Montebello distillery

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 9 – Montebello distillery

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:02:55+02:00June 15th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 8 – Reimonenq distillery
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 8 – Reimonenq distillery

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 8 – Reimonenq distillery

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:00+02:00June 13th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 7 – Karukera
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 7 – Karukera

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 7 – Karukera

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:08+02:00June 10th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

The Bielle distillery on Marie-Galante experiments with forgotten varieties of sugarcane to produce agricultural rum – A conversation with Jérôme Thiery
The Bielle distillery on Marie-Galante experiments with forgotten varieties of sugarcane to produce agricultural rum – A conversation with Jérôme Thiery

The Bielle distillery on Marie-Galante experiments with forgotten varieties of sugarcane to produce agricultural rum – A conversation with Jérôme Thiery

gheins@vinopres.com2022-06-08T16:25:30+02:00June 8th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 6 – Papa Rouyo distillery
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 6 – Papa Rouyo distillery

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 6 – Papa Rouyo distillery

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:13+02:00June 6th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 5 – Rhum Bologne distillery
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 5 – Rhum Bologne distillery

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 5 – Rhum Bologne distillery

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:18+02:00June 3rd, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Preserving Beauty: The Story Of Mabi Punch
Preserving Beauty: The Story Of Mabi Punch

Preserving Beauty: The Story Of Mabi Punch

gheins@vinopres.com2022-06-01T13:00:03+02:00June 1st, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 4 – Damoiseau Rums
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 4 – Damoiseau Rums

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 4 – Damoiseau Rums

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:29+02:00May 30th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 3 – Punch Mabi
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 3 – Punch Mabi

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 3 – Punch Mabi

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:37+02:00May 27th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Guadeloupe and the invention of single-block rums
Guadeloupe and the invention of single-block rums

Guadeloupe and the invention of single-block rums

gheins@vinopres.com2022-05-25T10:01:56+02:00May 24th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 2 – Domaine Longueteau
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 2 – Domaine Longueteau

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 2 – Domaine Longueteau

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:44+02:00May 20th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 1 – Habitation Bellevue
Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 1 – Habitation Bellevue

Spirits Explorer in Guadeloupe Episode 1 – Habitation Bellevue

gheins@vinopres.com2022-10-11T18:03:50+02:00May 20th, 2022|Spirits Explorer, Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Traditional rums – a great opportunity for premiumisation
Traditional rums – a great opportunity for premiumisation

Traditional rums – a great opportunity for premiumisation

gheins@vinopres.com2022-05-18T22:51:01+02:00May 18th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

A mixologists’ take on Agricultural Rum in cocktails
A mixologists’ take on Agricultural Rum in cocktails

A mixologists’ take on Agricultural Rum in cocktails

gheins@vinopres.com2022-05-12T18:23:38+02:00May 12th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Papa Rouyo – Giving agricultural rum a local flavour
Papa Rouyo – Giving agricultural rum a local flavour

Papa Rouyo – Giving agricultural rum a local flavour

gheins@vinopres.com2022-05-05T09:58:10+02:00April 30th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Bellevue, an eco-positive estate – An interview with Hubert Damoiseau
Bellevue, an eco-positive estate – An interview with Hubert Damoiseau

Bellevue, an eco-positive estate – An interview with Hubert Damoiseau

gheins@vinopres.com2022-04-24T13:15:57+02:00April 21st, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 2
The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 2

The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 2

gheins@vinopres.com2022-04-08T22:24:29+02:00April 8th, 2022|Spirits News|

The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 1
The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 1

The pivotal role of stave mills in producing barrels for spirits – Part 1

gheins@vinopres.com2022-04-05T12:07:42+02:00April 5th, 2022|Spirits News|

An introduction to the distilleries and rum manufacturers in Guadeloupe
An introduction to the distilleries and rum manufacturers in Guadeloupe

An introduction to the distilleries and rum manufacturers in Guadeloupe

gheins@vinopres.com2022-03-21T11:45:47+01:00March 21st, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Delving deeper into the workings of the standard Guadeloupe column
Delving deeper into the workings of the standard Guadeloupe column

Delving deeper into the workings of the standard Guadeloupe column

gheins@vinopres.com2022-02-28T16:50:54+01:00February 28th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Guadeloupe white agricultural rum – the traditions and rationale behind their ABV at bottling
Guadeloupe white agricultural rum – the traditions and rationale behind their ABV at bottling

Guadeloupe white agricultural rum – the traditions and rationale behind their ABV at bottling

gheins@vinopres.com2022-02-18T16:11:14+01:00February 18th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

Guadeloupe still-strength rums reveal the distillate’s aromatic backbone
Guadeloupe still-strength rums reveal the distillate’s aromatic backbone

Guadeloupe still-strength rums reveal the distillate’s aromatic backbone

gheins@vinopres.com2022-02-07T15:53:54+01:00February 7th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

2021 Tasting Feedback Report
2021 Tasting Feedback Report

2021 Tasting Feedback Report

gheins@vinopres.com2022-02-04T12:52:44+01:00February 4th, 2022|Spirits News|

How Guadeloupe is developing exports through its mature rums
How Guadeloupe is developing exports through its mature rums

How Guadeloupe is developing exports through its mature rums

gheins@vinopres.com2022-01-26T15:30:01+01:00January 25th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

PGI Guadeloupe rum – An endorsement that guarantees provenance whilst fostering creativity
PGI Guadeloupe rum – An endorsement that guarantees provenance whilst fostering creativity

PGI Guadeloupe rum – An endorsement that guarantees provenance whilst fostering creativity

gheins@vinopres.com2022-01-20T18:27:41+01:00January 11th, 2022|Spirits News, Steering Committee 2022|

On the impact of aromas on the spirits profile – An introduction by Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits
On the impact of aromas on the spirits profile – An introduction by Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits

On the impact of aromas on the spirits profile – An introduction by Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits

gheins@vinopres.com2022-01-05T12:42:48+01:00January 5th, 2022|Spirits News|

Balkan Rakia festival 10th edition: a report from Sofia
Balkan Rakia festival 10th edition: a report from Sofia

Balkan Rakia festival 10th edition: a report from Sofia

gheins@vinopres.com2021-12-28T11:12:03+01:00December 27th, 2021|Spirits News|

2021 Spirits Selection: the results
2021 Spirits Selection: the results

2021 Spirits Selection: the results

Spirits Selection2021-11-09T14:09:12+01:00November 2nd, 2021|Spirits News|

Guadeloupe all-set to host the 2022 Spirits Selection competition
Guadeloupe all-set to host the 2022 Spirits Selection competition

Guadeloupe all-set to host the 2022 Spirits Selection competition

Spirits Selection2021-10-23T11:50:54+02:00October 23rd, 2021|Spirits News|

Distilleries visits : a day in Wallonia !
Distilleries visits : a day in Wallonia !

Distilleries visits : a day in Wallonia !

Spirits Selection2022-02-04T13:06:37+01:00October 23rd, 2021|Spirits News|

Grand Opening of Spirits Selection 2021
Grand Opening of Spirits Selection 2021

Grand Opening of Spirits Selection 2021

Spirits Selection2021-10-22T09:45:04+02:00October 22nd, 2021|Spirits News|

Which spirits are ticking all the boxes of consumers in Belgium and Luxembourg?
Which spirits are ticking all the boxes of consumers in Belgium and Luxembourg?

Which spirits are ticking all the boxes of consumers in Belgium and Luxembourg?

Spirits Selection2021-10-19T15:47:18+02:00October 20th, 2021|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection now one of the world’s premier spirits competitions
Spirits Selection now one of the world’s premier spirits competitions

Spirits Selection now one of the world’s premier spirits competitions

Spirits Selection2021-09-23T09:42:11+02:00September 15th, 2021|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection 2021: A stellar competition in the making
Spirits Selection 2021: A stellar competition in the making

Spirits Selection 2021: A stellar competition in the making

Spirits Selection2021-08-10T08:42:07+02:00August 10th, 2021|Spirits News|

JM XO, The secret to an exceptional rum – An interview with Emmanuel Bécheau
JM XO, The secret to an exceptional rum – An interview with Emmanuel Bécheau

JM XO, The secret to an exceptional rum – An interview with Emmanuel Bécheau

gheins@vinopres.com2021-08-10T10:30:05+02:00August 9th, 2021|Spirits News|

“We see the Revelation Trophy as the greatest possible recognition of our work.”
“We see the Revelation Trophy as the greatest possible recognition of our work.”

“We see the Revelation Trophy as the greatest possible recognition of our work.”

gheins@vinopres.com2021-08-05T11:19:30+02:00August 4th, 2021|Spirits News|

A prestigious revelation award to Guo He sauce aroma baijiu at the Spirits Selection 2020
A prestigious revelation award to Guo He sauce aroma baijiu at the Spirits Selection 2020

A prestigious revelation award to Guo He sauce aroma baijiu at the Spirits Selection 2020

gheins@vinopres.com2021-08-03T11:45:28+02:00July 31st, 2021|Spirits News|

Roner SpA Distillerie, excellence in grappa – An interview by Carlo Dugo
Roner SpA Distillerie, excellence in grappa – An interview by Carlo Dugo

Roner SpA Distillerie, excellence in grappa – An interview by Carlo Dugo

Spirits Selection2021-06-10T12:26:24+02:00June 8th, 2021|Spirits News|

From food beverage to cocktail ingredient – fruit brandies struggle to find their niche
From food beverage to cocktail ingredient – fruit brandies struggle to find their niche

From food beverage to cocktail ingredient – fruit brandies struggle to find their niche

thierry.heins@vinopres.com2021-06-10T17:49:51+02:00May 25th, 2021|Spirits News|

Fermentation Management for Control of Flavours. Congener Development in Spirit Production
Fermentation Management for Control of Flavours. Congener Development in Spirit Production

Fermentation Management for Control of Flavours. Congener Development in Spirit Production

Spirits Selection2022-02-04T13:06:52+01:00April 30th, 2021|Spirits News|

The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie – episode 2 – Barrel ageing; an alternative?
The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie – episode 2 – Barrel ageing; an alternative?

The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie – episode 2 – Barrel ageing; an alternative?

Spirits Selection2021-02-26T10:03:53+01:00February 25th, 2021|Spirits News|

The 2020 Tasting Feeback Report
The 2020 Tasting Feeback Report

The 2020 Tasting Feeback Report

Spirits Selection2021-05-14T12:53:00+02:00February 12th, 2021|Spirits News|

The crucial role of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon in the prohibition history
The crucial role of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon in the prohibition history

The crucial role of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon in the prohibition history

thierry.heins@vinopres.com2021-01-29T13:43:23+01:00January 29th, 2021|Spirits News|

The Spirits Selection, a fair and rigorous competition !
The Spirits Selection, a fair and rigorous competition !

The Spirits Selection, a fair and rigorous competition !

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:00:12+01:00January 25th, 2021|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection Going Strong in China
Spirits Selection Going Strong in China

Spirits Selection Going Strong in China

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:58:17+01:00January 7th, 2021|Spirits News|

1,400 spirits competed for a medal
1,400 spirits competed for a medal

1,400 spirits competed for a medal

Spirits Selection2020-11-02T13:00:05+01:00November 2nd, 2020|Spirits News|

A high quality disinfectant gels from Sardinia for the tasters
A high quality disinfectant gels from Sardinia for the tasters

A high quality disinfectant gels from Sardinia for the tasters

Spirits Selection2020-10-07T11:31:56+02:00October 5th, 2020|Spirits News|

Specificities of the Spirits Selection
Specificities of the Spirits Selection

Specificities of the Spirits Selection

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:57:48+01:00July 30th, 2020|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place this year in Brussels, on October 30-31 & November 1st
Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place this year in Brussels, on October 30-31 & November 1st

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place this year in Brussels, on October 30-31 & November 1st

Spirits Selection2020-07-06T12:21:16+02:00July 6th, 2020|Spirits News|

Finlaggan Islay Single Malt with a Grand Gold Revelation
Finlaggan Islay Single Malt with a Grand Gold Revelation

Finlaggan Islay Single Malt with a Grand Gold Revelation

Spirits Selection2021-08-09T15:51:38+02:00April 27th, 2020|Spirits News|

The 2020 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place in Brussels, during the autumn
The 2020 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place in Brussels, during the autumn

The 2020 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will take place in Brussels, during the autumn

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:57:57+01:00April 17th, 2020|Spirits News|

A great surprise for the Henan Baofeng Liquor Industry
A great surprise for the Henan Baofeng Liquor Industry

A great surprise for the Henan Baofeng Liquor Industry

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:58:42+01:00March 17th, 2020|Spirits News|

Brazilian cachaça wins the Organic Revelation Award 2019
Brazilian cachaça wins the Organic Revelation Award 2019

Brazilian cachaça wins the Organic Revelation Award 2019

Spirits Selection2020-02-17T12:11:51+01:00February 17th, 2020|Spirits News|

Domaine Tariquet’s 12-year-old Armagnac Folle Blanche scores again
Domaine Tariquet’s 12-year-old Armagnac Folle Blanche scores again

Domaine Tariquet’s 12-year-old Armagnac Folle Blanche scores again

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:58:46+01:00January 15th, 2020|Spirits News|

2019 revelation award for the Serbian apricot rakia by Hubert 1924
2019 revelation award for the Serbian apricot rakia by Hubert 1924

2019 revelation award for the Serbian apricot rakia by Hubert 1924

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:58:50+01:00January 10th, 2020|Spirits News|

De Beste Spirits 2019
De Beste Spirits 2019

De Beste Spirits 2019

Spirits Selection2019-09-30T14:23:23+02:00September 30th, 2019|Spirits News|

Single grape variety brandies: a comparative tasting of Armagnac and Cognac
Single grape variety brandies: a comparative tasting of Armagnac and Cognac

Single grape variety brandies: a comparative tasting of Armagnac and Cognac

Spirits Selection2019-09-25T11:02:03+02:00September 25th, 2019|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces China award-winners
Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces China award-winners

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces China award-winners

Spirits Selection2019-09-23T18:28:38+02:00September 23rd, 2019|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces award-winners
Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces award-winners

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles announces award-winners

Spirits Selection2019-09-06T09:42:42+02:00September 5th, 2019|Spirits News|

For the 21st edition of the Spirits Selection, Barranquilla is positioning itself as the international rum platform
For the 21st edition of the Spirits Selection, Barranquilla is positioning itself as the international rum platform

For the 21st edition of the Spirits Selection, Barranquilla is positioning itself as the international rum platform

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T13:59:00+01:00August 25th, 2019|Spirits News|

More than 1770 spirits from 59 countries compete for medals at the Spirits Selection
More than 1770 spirits from 59 countries compete for medals at the Spirits Selection

More than 1770 spirits from 59 countries compete for medals at the Spirits Selection

Spirits Selection2019-08-23T06:16:27+02:00August 23rd, 2019|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection 2019: China storms ahead and sets a new record
Spirits Selection 2019: China storms ahead and sets a new record

Spirits Selection 2019: China storms ahead and sets a new record

Spirits Selection2019-08-08T09:26:28+02:00August 8th, 2019|Spirits News|

Are Spirits the Next Superstar for China’s Drinking Culture?
Are Spirits the Next Superstar for China’s Drinking Culture?

Are Spirits the Next Superstar for China’s Drinking Culture?

SOFTEDGE2021-01-26T13:59:08+01:00July 16th, 2019|Spirits News|

The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie
The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie

The revival of fruit eaux-de-vie

SOFTEDGE2019-06-11T22:10:42+02:00June 11th, 2019|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection witnesses a significant surge in orders of medal stickers
Spirits Selection witnesses a significant surge in orders of medal stickers

Spirits Selection witnesses a significant surge in orders of medal stickers

SOFTEDGE2021-01-26T13:59:21+01:00May 27th, 2019|Spirits News|

Underlying spirits trends in the global market
Underlying spirits trends in the global market

Underlying spirits trends in the global market

SOFTEDGE2019-04-15T13:14:55+02:00April 10th, 2019|Spirits News|

The results are out for Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
The results are out for Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

The results are out for Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:01:16+01:00September 6th, 2018|Spirits News|

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles comes to Plovdiv
Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles comes to Plovdiv

Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles comes to Plovdiv

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:01:24+01:00May 16th, 2018|Spirits News|

A surge in spirits that are pure and made with real craftsmanship is predicted
A surge in spirits that are pure and made with real craftsmanship is predicted

A surge in spirits that are pure and made with real craftsmanship is predicted

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:01:29+01:00April 30th, 2018|Spirits News|

Let’s talk about craft and sustainability in the spirits industry
Let’s talk about craft and sustainability in the spirits industry

Let’s talk about craft and sustainability in the spirits industry

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:01:36+01:00April 3rd, 2018|Spirits News|

The gin trend is well-established. But will gin continue to grow?
The gin trend is well-established. But will gin continue to grow?

The gin trend is well-established. But will gin continue to grow?

Spirits Selection2021-01-26T14:01:39+01:00March 28th, 2018|Spirits News|