SAN FRANCISCO, CA (JUNE 1, 2011) - Anchor Distilling Company is part of the newly formed umbrella company, Anchor Brewers & Distillers, an amalgamation of Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Distilling Company, Berry Bros. & Rudd and Preiss Imports that merged earlier this year.

“We feel we are uniquely placed to provide the bridge between discerning buyers and the world’s best beer and premium spirits,” said David King, President of Anchor Distilling Company. “There is an opportunity to engage both the trade and consumers who seek a richer beverage experience through the use of higher quality brands. To be recognized by the WSWA across so much of our portfolio is a great testament to our strategy and direction.”

Anchor Distilling Company brands took home “Best of” awards in the following categories:

Best White Spirit & Best Gin - No. 3 London Dry Gin
Best Calvados - Château du Breuil 15 year old Calvados
Best Cognac – Château Montifaud VSOP Cognac
Best Cachaca - Ypióca Ouro Cachaca
Best Bourbon - Hirsch Straight Bourbon Small Batch Reserve

In addition, the following Anchor Distilling brands were also awarded:

English Harbour Rum 5 year old – Gold
Busca de Maniban Hors d’Age Armagnac Tenareze – Silver
Gonzalez Byass Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva – Silver
King’s Ginger Liqueur – Silver
Luxardo Triplum – Silver

The Anchor Distilling Company portfolio consists of the finest collection of spirits from around the world. All are from family companies, most of which are multigenerational. These products are sought by enthusiasts for their superior handcrafted artisanal qualities. The portfolio currently includes: A.H. Hirsch, Armorik, BenRiach, Berry’s Own Selection, BlackBull, Briottet, Cachaca 21, Cadenhead’s, Château du Breuil, Château du Busca, Château Montifaud, Château Paulet, Chinaco, Chinchón, Christian Drouin, D’Aristi, Darroze, Don César, Duncan Taylor, English Harbour, Etter, F. Meyer, Genevieve Genever, Glen Breton, GlenDronach, Glen Scotia, Granier Mon Pastis, Grupo Aamsa, Hazelburn, Hugo, Inchmurrin & Littlemill, Junípero Gin, Kilkerran, King’s Ginger Liqueur, Léopold Gourmel, Lepanto, Longrow, Luxardo, Mangoustan’s, Mitchell’s Glengyle, No. 3 Gin, Noyau de Poissy, Old Potrero Whiskeys, Old Raj, Pagès, Pastis Prado, Pommeau de Normandie, Pontarlier, Sathenay, Senior & Co., Soberano, Springbank, Toucano, Très Vieux Marc de Bourgogne, Van Hoo, Védrenne, Verveine du Velay, and Ypióca.

www.anchordistilling.com

Contact:
Rachel Merrill
Anchor Distilling Company
858-458-9172 x116