紐約世界烈酒大賽評選出的全球最佳琴酒_秘魯黑威堡琴酒

此篇翻譯自Joseph V Micallef於2024年11月14日發表於Forbes的文章
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2024/11/14/the-worlds-best-gin-according-to-the-ny-world-spirits-competition/

在2024年紐約世界烈酒大賽(NYWSC)中，有四款琴酒入圍「全球最佳琴酒」決賽。反映出琴酒貿易的全球影響力，本屆決賽入圍者來自阿根廷、秘魯、愛爾蘭和英國等地。
秘魯黑威堡琴酒42%，750ml
Don Michael酒廠於2017年在秘魯利馬成立，以結合傳統工藝和當地秘魯原料製作高端烈酒而聞名。酒廠最初專注於使用安地斯古老黑玉米釀造的「黑玉米威士忌」，隨後逐步擴展產品線，包括奶酒、伏特加，以及備受矚目的琴酒。
黑威堡琴酒是一款展現安地斯山脈豐富植物多樣性的獨特烈酒。採用專屬的植物配方調製，包含杜松子、柑橘、蘋果以及精選的安地斯香草，打造出一款充分體現秘魯特色的琴酒。
這款琴酒在香氣上帶有濃郁的花香，展現出杜松子和薰衣草的強烈香氣，並伴隨著清新的柑橘氣息。
入口時，展現出清新且果香濃郁的風味，帶有杜松子的主調、淡淡的檸檬香草氣息，以及細膩的香草風味。其中的安地斯植物配方賦予了獨特的個性，非常適合用於經典雞尾酒，如乾馬丁尼（Dry Martini）、琴通寧（Gin& Tonic）、尼格羅尼（Negroni）。
餘韻悠長，略帶甜味，並留有柑橘和薄荷的餘香。
紐約世界烈酒大賽評審團形容這款琴酒呈現出：杜松子和泥土氣息，帶有輕微的辛辣風味。

Four gins were the World's Best Gin finalists at the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition (NYWSC). Tanqueray, one of the globe's most iconic gin brands, known for its classic London Dry style, was selected World's Best Gin. Reflecting the worldwide scope of the gin trade, the finalists came from as far afield as Argentina, Peru, Ireland, and Great Britain. Below is a brief background on the finalists and tasting notes on their gins.
Don Michael, Andean Gin, 42% ABV, 750 ml.
Established in 2017 in Lima, Peru, Don Michael is renowned for producing premium spirits that blend traditional craftsmanship with local Peruvian ingredients. Initially focusing on creating Black Whiskey using ancestral Andean black corn, the distillery has expanded its portfolio to include products like Andean Cream, Andean Vodka, and, notably, Andean Gin.
Andean Gin is a distinctive spirit that showcases the rich botanical biodiversity of the Andes. Crafted with a proprietary blend of botanicals, it features juniper, citrus, apples, and hand-selected Andean herbs, resulting in a gin that reflects the unique terroir of Peru.
On the nose, the gin is floral, featuring intense aromas of juniper and lavender, accompanied by citrus notes.
It's fresh and fruity on the palate, exhibiting juniper, hints of lemon balm, and subtle vanilla flavors. The proprietary blend of Andean botanicals imparts a unique character, making it ideal for classic cocktails like Dry Martini, Gin and Tonic, or Negroni.
The finish is long and slightly sweet, with lingering notes of citrus and mint.
The NYWSC Judging Panel described the gin as exhibiting:
Juniper and earthy notes with a slightly spicy profile