Sơn Tinh's International Awards
Besides widespread recognition as an outstanding liquor domestically Sơn Tinh has also proved itself as Vietnam's premier liquor brand by securing a host of awards on the international scene.
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2013)
Sơn Tinh added to its growing collection of international accolades with another 4 bronze medals at the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
SFWSC is regarded as the most respected spirits competition in the world. The Competition was the first comprehensive, international spirits judging ever held in the United States on an annual basis. Products are evaluated by top spirits professionals and are judged in a blind, consensual procedure ensuring competitive integrity and making this annual competition the most reputable and recognized competition in the spirits industry.
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (2012)
Sơn Tinh was proud to add to its tally of international awards with a further 3 bronze medals for the liquors Sơn Tinh Nếp Phú Lộc (category: Rice Spirit Liqueur), Sơn Tinh Apricot (category: Liqueur - Apricot) and Sơn Tinh Minh Mạng (category: Liqueur - Herb) at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Run in partnership with the London-based IWSC, which has been up and running for 40 years and is regarded as the world's premier platform for recognising quality in the industry, the HKIWSC has been created specifically for the Asian market by those who know and are intimately involved in the region.
World Spirits Awards, Austria (March 2012)
Sơn Tinh Liquors enjoyed a successful time at the 9th edition of the top-quality World Spirits Awards ceremony and exhibition at the GAST in Klagenfurt, picking up 3 gold medals for the liquors Sơn Tinh Nếp Phú Lôc, Sơn Tinh Bổ Sa Pa and Sơn Tinh Minh Mạng, which received impressive scores from the judges of 93/100, 92/100 and 90/100 respectively.
Sơn Tinh received a special mention under the title 'The Sun Rises in Asia' ... "Increasing numbers of producers in Asia and the Far East are taking part in the World Spirit Awards - and are awareded with gold for their excellent products. The stars at this year's event are Kweichow Moutai from China, the Vietnamese Sơn Tinh Liquor Distillery (a subsidiary of Highway4 JSC), and United Spirits Limited, the largest Indian spirits distribution company (also the largest in the world!)."
International Wine & Spirit Competition, UK (2011)
Sơn Tinh Premium Liquor received two medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), the oldest and most prestigious competition of its kind in the world, backed by the most influential experts in the trade. Sơn Tinh Táo Mèo (Rose Apple) received the Silver Medal (Best in Class) and Sơn Tinh Mỹ Tửu received a further Silver Medal.
This is what the IWSC judges had to say about Sơn Tinh Táo Mèo > "A rich nose with exotic spices coming through, especially ginger, which also provides a surprising but delicious kick on the palate, while balancing the sweetness on the finish. Fascinating!"
