Chivas Brothers named 2011 Distiller of the Year

14 October 2011

Chivas Brothers named 2011 Distiller of the Year at International Spirits Challenge

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, was awarded the much-coveted Distiller of the Year title at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) official awards ceremony held in London this week.

The prestigious Distiller of the Year award recognises consistent excellence and quality across a portfolio and completed a hugely successful night for Chivas Brothers, who also collected Gold medals for The Glenlivet 18 Year Old and Strathisla 12 Year Old single malts that are both available in New Zealand.

Christian Porta, Chairman and Chief Executive of Chivas Brothers, comments: “We are delighted to have been so successful at this year’s ISC. It is a fantastic accolade to be named Distiller of the Year, and is the ultimate third party endorsement of the high quality of our Scotch whisky and gin portfolio. This prestigious award is a tribute to the craftsmanship and dedication of our master distillers and blenders.”

Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin and its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, 100 Pipers and Passport.

The International Spirits Challenge is one of the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competitions in the world. Now in its 16th year, the competition is founded on a rigorous and independent judging process, which serves to encourage the high calibre of spirits entered into the competition each year. Receiving more than 1,000 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide, the ISC is a truly global competition.

Chivas Brothers were also awarded ISC Distiller of the Year in 2002 and 2007.

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