More success for Tamborine Mountain
Distillery at the
2008 International Review of Spirits Competition
(Beverage
Testing Institute of Chicago) - October/November
Participating in the 2008 International
Review of Spirits competition at the Beverage Testing
Institute of Chicago U.S.A., Tamborine Mountain Distillery
has come away with another 4 awards.
Achieving
awards were:
Tamborine Mountain Wild Citrus Vodka
Clear. Vibrant aromas of tangerine and pineapple sherbet follow through on a round, supple entry to glycerous, dry-yet-fruity medium body with citrus gelatin, rice candy, pink peppercorn, baby oil, and gravel dust notes on the lightly tannic, hot peppery fade.
International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal
Clear. Interesting, faint aromas of pistachio salt water taffy, strawberry ice cream, and caramel pear follow through on a delicate silky entry to an off-dry light-to-medium body with anise-clove frosting, papaya jam, and paper tape notes. Finishes with a balsa and cream Anglaise tinged fade with wet stones and sweet and peppery spice in support. A curiously concocted crafty vodka for tropical fruit drinks and punches. Fun.
International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
Pale golden straw color. Fresh cut ginger, honey, and whipped cream aromas follow through on a supple entry to dryish, buoyant medium body with great purity and balance. Finishes with a lingering powdered sugar, glycerin soap, and hot peppery ginger fade. An invigorating, palate stimulating ginger flavor to add "pop" to cocktails both high and low.
Clear with a faint platinum straw cast. Creamy custard, sautéed red pepper, and pepper oil aromas follow through on a bold, silky entry to a dryish medium body with whipped cream and hot jalapeño pepper note. Finishes with a long, prickly hot pepper and candied lemon peel fade. Interesting.
International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
RATED: 88 points (Highly Recommended)
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