NORWALK, Conn., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo, the world's leading spirits, beer and wine company, announced today that it has received a total of 71 medals across several categories at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In total, Diageo received 15 Double Gold, 11 Gold, 34 Silver and 11 Bronze medals, with Johnnie Walker Green Label receiving honors as 'Top Blended Scotch of 2006.' Additionally, the nineteen-judge panel of wine and spirits experts also acknowledged Diageo as the 'Importer of the Year,' an award that has only been given twice during the events history, both times to Diageo.
"We're incredibly proud of our success in this year's competition," said Larry Schwartz, President of U.S. Spirits. "The results of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition are a testament to the hard work and the people behind Diageo brands as we work to continue to deliver superior world-class products."
In its sixth year running, The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has become internationally recognized and is the most comprehensive competition of its kind. This year 701 of entrants from 52 countries participated in the event.
Below is a list of all the Diageo brands that were awarded medals at the 2006 San Francisco Spirits Competition.
Double Gold/Best of Show:
* Johnnie Walker Green Label Scotch
Double Gold:
* Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Caol Ila 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Caol Ila 25-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Clynelish 14-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Cragganmore 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Cragganmore Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch
* Crown Royal Special Reserve Canadian Whiskey
* Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch
* Glen Ord 30-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia
* Lagavulin 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Talisker 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Talisker 175th Anniversary Scotch
* Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Gold:
* Baileys Original Irish Cream
* Buchanan's 12 Year-Old Scotch
* Buchanan's 18-Year-Old Scotch
* Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
* Crown Royal XR Canadian Whiskey
* Oban 14-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Oronoco Rum
* Romana Sambuca
* Talisker 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Talisker 25-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Tanqueray No. 10 Gin
Silver:
* Baileys Mint Chocolate Cream Liqueur
* Bulleit Bourbon
* Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey
* Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey
* Bushmills 16-Year-Old Malt Irish Whiskey
* Bushmills 21-Year-Old Malt Irish Whiskey
* Dalwhinnie 15-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Don Julio Blanco Tequila
* Don Julio Reposado Tequila
* Don Julio Anejo Tequila 1942
* Don Julio Anejo Tequila Real
* Dulseda Cream Liqueur
* George Dickel Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey
* George Dickel #12 Tennessee Whiskey
* Glenkinchie 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch
* Glenkinchie Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch
* Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
* Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
* Godiva Cappuccino Liqueur
* J&B
* Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch
* Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
* Johnnie Walker Gold Label Scotch
* Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch
* Jose Cuervo Oranjo
* Jose Cuervo Tradicional
* Jose Cuervo Tropina
* The Real Mackenzie Extra Smooth Blended Scotch
* Romana Black Sambuca
* Smirnoff #21 Vodka
* Smirnoff Vanilla Flavored Vodka
* Smirnoff Orange Flavored Vodka
* Smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka
* Talisker Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch
Bronze:
* Authentic Cuervo Margaritas
* Baileys Caramel Cream Liqueur
* Bushmills 10-Year-Old Malt Irish Whiskey
* Don Julio Anejo Tequila
* Jose Cuervo Black Medallion
* Jose Cuervo Citrico
* Jose Cuervo Especial (joven)
* Smirnoff Citrus Flavored Vodka
* Smirnoff Raspberry Flavored Vodka
* Smirnoff Strawberry Flavored Vodka
* Smirnoff Watermelon Flavored Vodka
About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.
Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 200 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com/.
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