Alcohol Brands Embrace the Spirit of Competition

Never heard of Delaware Phoenix Distillery? The New York International Spirits Competition wants to make sure that you do.

Delaware Phoenix, a tiny operation in upstate New York producing absinthe and whiskey, was named Distillery of the Year in the first year of the competition, which compared 187 different spirits from around the world.

It's the first major international spirits competition to be judged by members of the liquor trade, including buyers, bar owners and bartenders, distributors and importers.Continue reading...