This Alberta whisky took home a prestigious award at an international competition
An Alberta distillery took home a prestigious honour for its whisky at an international spirits competition.
Eau Claire Distillery received a platinum medal for its Rupert's Exceptional Whisky at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) this week, according to a Tuesday news release.
It is the first Canadian distillery to earn the award at the competition.
"To be recognized as the first Canadian distillery to achieve platinum status is an incredible honour and a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence," said David Farran, founder and president at Eau Claire Distillery.
"Most distilleries strive for years to achieve this level of recognition, and we are proud to have reached this milestone on our 10th anniversary."
The whisky received the honour after earning its third double gold medal in a row.
According to The Tasting Alliance, which runs the annual competition, a spirit receives a double gold medal rating after being awarded a gold medal rating by all members of the judging panel.
“These are among the finest products in the world,” the alliance said on its website.
The gold medals are awarded to “exceptional spirits that are near the pinnacle of achievement.”
Eau Claire debuted Rupert's Exceptional Whisky in 2020. The distillery is located in Turner Valley, approximately 65 kilometres south of Calgary.
The SFWSC is regarded as the most respected and influential spirits competition in the world.
The 2024 SFWSC was held from April 5 to 7.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Canadians are eyeing moves to these cities for more affordable housing
Faced with elevated housing prices, half of Canadians in the country's largest cities are considering moving to places with more affordable housing.
Poilievre says Canadians 'fleeing' to Nicaragua, Liberals say it shows he 'doesn't have a clue'
Liberal parliamentarians are criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre over a new video in which he promotes the idea that some Canadians are 'fleeing' Canada to live in Nicaragua because they can't afford a house in this country.
'Do not drive': Nissan warns Canadian drivers of explosion risk impacting 48,000 vehicles
Car manufacturer Nissan has issued a do-not-drive warning for some older vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators, due to the risk of explosion during a crash.
Trudeau must more publicly support ICC decisions amid Israel-Hamas war: ex-ministers
A group of prominent former politicians and current academics is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change his tone on the possibility of arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders.
Infant dies in ATV crash, N.S. RCMP says alcohol may be a factor
An infant has died and three others, including another child, were taken to hospital following an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday.
Police clear intersection of pro-Palestinian protesters on UBC campus
Police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from a main intersection at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Tessa Virtue reveals she's expecting her first child. Here's what Canadians had to say
Canadian figure-skating icon Tessa Virtue is expecting her first child, she revealed via social media Tuesday.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's housing plan defeated in House of Commons
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's housing bill has been defeated in the House of Commons with the Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois voting against the legislation.
'Scandals and secrets': On board the world's most exclusive private residential ship
It’s a floating city exclusively home to the 1 per cent, a playground for multimillionaires and billionaires that circumnavigates the world's oceans.