LOUISVILLE, KY (March 30, 2022) – The 2022 International Spirits Challenge awarded eight Corazón Tequilas and three Los Vecinos Mezcals with medals, including one Double Gold medal which was presented to Los Vecinos Tobala Mezcal. In addition to Double Gold, Sazerac’s agave spirits, which are produced in close partnership with Casa San Matías, took home six Gold medals, two Silver medals and two Bronze medals.
Medals were awarded as follows:
Double Gold:
· Los Vecinos Tobala Mezcal
Gold:
· Tequila Corazón de Agave Añejo
· Tequila Corazón de Agave Extra Añejo
· Expresiones del Corazón Elmer T. Lee Reposado
· Expresiones del Corazón William Larue Weller Añejo
· Los Vecinos Espadin Mezcal
· Los Vecinos Ensamble No. 1 Mezcal
Silver:
· Tequila Corazón de Agave Reposado
· Expresiones del Corazón George T. Stagg Añejo
Bronze:
· Tequila Corazón de Agave Blanco
· Expresiones del Corazón Artisanal Blanco
Judging panels at the 2022 ISC were made up of more than 75 experienced industry professionals. Tasting awards were given following 23 days of intense blind tastings. Products’ scores for aroma, appearance, taste and finish were combined to determine placement.
Full results from the 2022 International Spirits Challenge can be found at www.internationalspiritschallenge.com.
About Casa San Matías
With more than 130 years of experience, Casa San Matías is one of the oldest tequila distilleries in Mexico, and as a Mexican family-owned distillery, is one of the few producers that still use traditional methods to produce its tequila. Casa San Matías was the first in the tequila industry to participate in the carbon footprint program promoted by the United Nations to combat global warming and is one of only four tequila companies using a biodigester in order to operate environmentally friendly. As the first tequila company to be certified as a “Great Place to Work” and recognized as part of “Top Companies” in Mexico, Casa San Matias is also certified for its gender equality. The distillery is known for brands like Pueblo Viejo, which is one of the top leading brands in Mexico, as well as other noted brands such as Corazón Tequila, Rey Sol and San Matías Gran Reserva. For more information about Casa San Matías, please visit www.sanmatias.com.
About Sazerac
Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac visit https://www.sazerac.com/.
