纽约世界烈酒大赛评选出的全球最佳琴酒_秘鲁黑威堡琴酒

此篇翻译自Joseph V Micallef於2024年11月14日发表於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年纽约世界烈酒大赛(NYWSC)中，有四款琴酒入围“全球最佳琴酒”决赛。反映出琴酒贸易的全球影响力，本届决赛入围者来自阿根廷、秘鲁、爱尔兰和英国等地。
秘鲁黑威堡琴酒42%，750ml
Don Michael酒厂於2017年在秘鲁利马成立，以结合传统工艺和当地秘鲁原料制作高端烈酒而闻名。酒厂最初专注於使用安地斯古老黑玉米酿造的“黑玉米威士忌”，随后逐步扩展产品线，包括奶酒、伏特加，以及备受瞩目的琴酒。
黑威堡琴酒是一款展现安地斯山脉丰富植物多样性的独特烈酒。采用专属的植物配方调制，包含杜松子、柑橘、苹果以及精选的安地斯香草，打造出一款充分体现秘鲁特色的琴酒。
这款琴酒在香气上带有浓郁的花香，展现出杜松子和薰衣草的强烈香气，并伴随着清新的柑橘气息。
入口时，展现出清新且果香浓郁的风味，带有杜松子的主调、淡淡的柠檬香草气息，以及细腻的香草风味。其中的安地斯植物配方赋予了独特的个性，非常适合用于经典鸡尾酒，如乾马丁尼（Dry Martini）、琴通宁（Gin& Tonic）、尼格罗尼（Negroni）。
余韵悠长，略带甜味，并留有柑橘和薄荷的余香。
纽约世界烈酒大赛评审团形容这款琴酒呈现出：杜松子和泥土气息，带有轻微的辛辣风味。

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