GLYNNEVAN Rye Whisky Wins Silver Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

GLYNNEVAN^® Double Barrelled Canadian Rye Whisky has brought a silver medal home to Nova Scotia from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

Regarded as the most respected and influential spirits competition in the world, the 2016 SFWSC was the largest in its history with more than 1,850 submissions. Medal winners are chosen through a rigorous blind tasting process over four days to ensure integrity and impartiality. As a result, SFWSC medals set the standard for spirits excellence in the world.

“It is an honour to have our GLYNNEVAN Rye Whisky recognized by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s distinguished judging panel,” said Authentic Seacoast Distilling Company President Glynn Williams. “We set out to create a new Canadian tradition with GLYNNEVAN, barrel aging Canadian rye whisky in our distillery here on the historic Guysborough harbour. The response to our whisky has been tremendous and this international recognition says that work and patience that go into creating our small batch rye is worth it.”

“This award helps us to fulfill a much bigger vision here at Authentic Seacoast Company,” added Williams. We’re working to help restore the proud trading legacy of a seacoast village in Nova Scotia and to create jobs in the community on a sustainable basis by producing and sharing high quality products and experiences that are authentic and memorable. International awards help introduce Nova Scotia to the world, open new markets and create important jobs. And people thought they were just enjoying a fine whisky with GLYNNEVAN!”

A new Canadian tradition where the spirit of prairie grain comes to rest in barrels in the Authentic Seacoast Distillery on the historic Guysborough harbour, GLYNNEVAN^® Whisky’s second barrelling by the Atlantic creates a smooth, distinct and uniquely Nova Scotian rye whisky. Layers of aroma start with sweet rye spices and honey, followed by toasted oak, vanilla, cinnamon and a hint of tropical fruit. The taste is sweet with notes of creamy vanilla, spice, butter, hazelnut toffee and caramel.

We invite you to create a new tradition with us.