Skip to main content

BEVCOMMUNITY

Connect with the local beverage industry. Trade news, trends and insights.

Diageo Brands Gain Awards at World Spirits Competition

By June 13, 2018Top News

Diageo brands were recognized at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This year, Diageo brands won a total of 72 medals, including 26 Double Gold or Gold medals. Scotch and North American Whisk(e)y brands won 42 of the 72 total medals. Johnnie Walker took home five medals, including a Double Gold medal for Johnnie Walker Red Label. Crown Royal earned 13 medals, including two Double Gold medals for Crown Royal 13-Year-Old Blenders’ Mash and Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel Canadian Whisky. In the tequila, rum and vodka categories, Diageo brands won 19 medals. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and Naked Turtle White Rum both secured Gold medals. A full breakdown of winning brands can be found on the competition website.

 

 

 

 

« | »