August 23, 24 and 25 2019
– Lvliang (China)
«Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles»
Full results for the 2019 event are available here
This year’s competition took place from 23 to 25 August 2019 in Fenyang, China. The event issues three types of awards: Grand Gold Medals, Gold Medals and Silver Medals. Once again, the competition has proven to be a barometer of the latest trends in the spirits arena. Read on for an overview of the results.
At the end of the competition, the Grand Gold Medals are tasted a second time by all the panel chairs, who deliberate in order to award ‘Spirits Selection Revelation’ trophies to innovative products that meet current consumer demand, making them particularly representative of present-day trends. Nine products were selected for their unquestionable quality:
- ArmagnacPure Folle Blanche 12 ans Bas Armagnac, by Domaine Tariquet
- Peruvian pisco La Botija Puro Quebranta Borde, by Bodegas y Viñedos Tabernero S.a.c
- Cognac Deau Napoleon Cigar Blend, by Distillerie des Moisans
- Martinique agricultural rum HSE Extra Vieux Single Malt Finish Highland 44%
- Serbian apricot brandyHubertova Rakija Kajsija, by Wine and Spirits Consulting Ltd.
- Scotch whisky Finlaggan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Cask Strength, by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
- BaijiuNiulanshan Erguotou Baijiu Aroma Long Lasting 53%, by Beijing Shunxin Agriculture Co. Ltd.
- BaijiuGolden Stone Fellowship 50.8%, byJinshitan Liquor Group Co. Ltd.
- And BaijiuBaofeng Wine – National Color Fragrance – Chentan 35 50%, by Baofeng Wine Co. Ltd.
As is customary, special attention is also paid to organic spirits. Among organically certified Grand Gold medal winners, and for the second consecutive year, the Organic Revelation trophy was awarded to a Brazilian cachaça that caught the experts’ attention: the Pai Vovô Ouro cachaça by Fazenda Fazenda Aliança Ind de Aguardente Ltda is produced in the state of Paraiba, in northeast Brazil. Created just two years ago, this newly-minted cachaça stems from a skilful blend of traditional production methods and state-of-the-art technology. The sugar cane is grown, harvested and fermented traditionally, but the distillery is equipped with high-end copper stills. The result is a delicate, elegant and balanced cachaça, with a floral nose showing aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla and caramel.
Grand Gold Medals 2019
| Spirit | Category | Country/Region | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sempé Armagnac XO | Armagnac | France | Le Club des Marques SAS |
| Domaine Tariquet Pure Folle Blanche 12 ans Bas Armagnac | Armagnac | France | SCV Château du Tariquet |
| Marquis de Montesquiou Armagnac Réserve | Armagnac | France | Spirits Partners |
| Janneau VSOP Grand Armagnac | Armagnac | France | Spirit France Diffusion |
| Yi Shin Wu Er Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor 53% | Baijiu | China, Taiwan | Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. |
| Yushan Twiwan Red Kaoliang Liquor | Baijiu | China, Taiwan | Aow Co., Ltd. |
| Jiahu Dongfangdao Wendao 50% 2013 | Baijiu | China | Jiahu Distillery Group Co.，Ltd. |
| Golden Stone Fellowship 50.8% | Baijiu | China | Jinshitan Liquor Group Co.LTD. |
| Niulanshan Erguotou Baijiu Aroma Long Lasting And Elegant With The First Opening 53% | Baijiu | China | Beijing Shunxin Agriculture Co.，Ltd Niulanshan Distillery |
| Mianrou JinLiuFu Diwang Jin 50.8% 2019 | Baijiu | China | Sichuan Qionglai Jinliufu Cliff Valley Ecological Distillery Co.ltd |
| Maopu Yuqiao Jiu 48% 2011 | Baijiu | China | Jing Brand Co. Ltd. |
| Monarch Morality of Liquor 53% | Baijiu | China | Guizhou Guiniang Group Co.ltd |
| BaiMai Spring Spring City No.1 42% 2008 | Baijiu | China | Shan Dong BaiMai Spring Liquor CO.，Ltd. |
| ShenJiu Qin 38% 2018 | Baijiu | China | China Shenjiu Group Co.,ltd. |
| Pure and Mellow Rose Fenjiu 40% | Baijiu | China | Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co.,ltd. |
| Lidu Broomcorn 1308 52% | Baijiu | China | Jiangxi Lidu liquor Industry Co.，Ltd |
| Baofeng Wine – National Color Fragrance – Chentan 35 50% | Baijiu | Chine | Baofeng Wine Co.,Ltd |
| The Golden Age Brandy 17 yrs old | Brandy | Bulgaria | Vinex Preslav |
| Van Ryn’s Single Potstill Brandy Aged 15 Years | Brandy | South Africa | Distell Limited |
| Cachaça Dose Clássica Cristal | Cachaça | Brasil | Dose Clássica |
| Cachaça Antonieta Amburana 1 Year | Cachaça | Brasil | Antonieta |
| Cachaça Sacca Ouro | Cachaça | Brasil | Destilaria Rech |
| Cachaça Pai Vovô Ouro 2017 | Cachaça | Brasil | Fazenda Aliança Ind de Aguardente Ltda |
| Aurea Custodio 2016 | Cachaça | Brasil | Agroindustrial Fazenda Uberaldinha Ltda |
| Cachaça Spézia Premium Carvalho | Cachaça | Brasil | Spezia ind. e com. de aguardente ltda |
| Deau Cognac Napoleon Cigar Blend | Cognac | France | Distillerie des Moisans |
| Roland Bru Cognac VS | Cognac | France | Distillerie des Moisans |
| Roland Bru Cognac XO | Cognac | France | Distillerie des Moisans |
| HubertovaRakija Kajsija | Eaux-de-Vie de Fruits | Serbia | Wine and Spirits Consulting Ltd. |
| BEG New World Navy 54% | Gin | Brasil | BEG Boutique Distillery |
| Sharish Original | Gin | Portugal | Icon Key SA |
| La Botija Pisco Puro Quebranta Tabernero 2018 | Pisco | Peru | Bodegas y Viñedos Tabernero S.a.c |
| R74 Rum Aged | Rhum | Italy | Roner Spa Distillerie |
| Rhum Vieux JM VSOP | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Héritiers Crassous de Médeuil SAS |
| Rhum Vieux JM Finish Calvados V2 2005-06 | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Héritiers Crassous de Médeuil SAS |
| Maison La Mauny Extra | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Groupe BBS |
| Isautier Rhum Vieux 10 ans | Rhum Agricole | Réunion | Rhums Punchs Isautier |
| Rhum Vieux Agricole HSE VO 42% | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Valois cie |
| Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux HSE Small Cask 46% 2007 | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Valois cie |
| Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux HSE Single Malt Finish Highland 44% 2005 | Rhum Agricole | Martinique | Valois cie |
| Cierto Tequila Extra Añejo | Tequila | Mexico | Jason Castellucci |
| Kavalan Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky | Whisky | China, Taiwan | King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd |
| Omar Single Malt Whisky Cask Strength-plum Liqueur Barrel | Whisky | China, Taiwan | Aow Co., Ltd. |
| Rozelieures French Single Malt Whisky Cask Finish Vosne Romanée | Whisky | France | Distillerie de Rozelieures Maison de la Mirabelle |
| Nirvana Unpeated Single Malt 40% | Whisky | India | John Distilleries Pvt Ltd |
| SPEY from Speyside Distillery – 10 Years Old | Scottish Whisky | Scottland | Speyside Distillers Company Ltd |
| Finlaggan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Cask Strength | Scottish Whisky | Scottland | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
| That Boutique-y Whisky Company Cameronbridge 39 Year Old | Scottish Whisky | Scottland | Atom Brands |
Results promotion
Participants who have obtained one or more medals will be notified by an official letter from SPIRITS SELECTION BY CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES
Each award-winning product receives:
- An official medal
- A certificate stating the nature of the distinction, the exact identity of the award winning product, the volume declared as well as the identity of the producer or merchant according to information provided on the registration form
These elements can be downloaded using your username and password