Taipei, May 28 (CNA) – The ABAS Distillery Story Hall in Taichung has been awarded double gold and gold medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), as announced by the Taichung City Government on Tuesday.
The distillery’s ABAS Original Aged Liquor secured a prestigious double gold medal, while its ABAS 53% Aged Liquor earned a gold medal. Competing for the first time, ABAS Distillery faced over 5,500 entries in this renowned competition.
Founded in 2003 and rebranded as ABAS in 2020, the distillery opened its “Distillery Story Hall” in 2022. This facility combines agriculture and tourism, offering visitors a chance to explore the brewery, sample its liquors, and learn about the local history of Da’an District, a former fishing village where fishers once used home-brewed rice wine to stay warm at sea.
Established in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest and largest competition of its kind. A double gold medal is given to entries that receive unanimous gold ratings from the judges, while a gold medal signifies “exceptional spirits that are near the pinnacle of achievement.”
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