Vinolok References – Spirit 2018

VI N O LO K SPIRITS EDITION

Selected spiritmakers from all around the world who successfully use the Vinolok closure

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Distilleria Carlo Gobetti Italy

Thompson’s Spirits France

Sidetrack Distillery United States

Blue Spirits Distilling United States

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Sibalco distillery Russia

Hendricks Family Distillery United States

Waiwera Spirit New Zealand

Sibalco Russian Village is a

premium-class vodka made out of birch bud infusion and honey, giving it a mild flavour. The high quality of Russian Village is ensured through the usage of unique innovative technologies.

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Russia

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Manulele Distillers

Kō Hana Agricole Rum is meticulously crafted from farm to bottle. Manulele Distillers grow single Kō varietals that are hand harvested, pressed to extract juice and then distilled to perfection — resulting in one of the world’s finest pure cane rums. ko h a n a r u m .c o m

Hawaii

Nearly a thousand years ago, the first Polynesians set sail for the Hawaiian Islands using only the stars for navigation. Among the canoe plants they brought with them were select varieties of Kō - sugarcane.

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Arhumatic

A blend of an excellent agricultural rum of Guadeloupe and the best fresh fruits and spices, Arhumatic will make you discover subtle and tasty flavours. The rums can be drunk as an aperitif, accompanied by a dessert, or as a digestive. a r h u m at i c . f r

France

The macerations are made with the famous 40° white rum Damoiseau, which allows the fruits to express all their flavours.

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Russian Diamond

A premium vodka from the famous Rodnik Distillery in Moscow, this is a tailor-made and detail-oriented vodka. Great care and skill are taken in the hand-crafting in this remarkable approach to vodka.

Russia

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Sidetrack Distillery

From working the soil to bottling, we take pride in personally attending to every facet of the process to create our finished spirits. From planting seeds and pruning trees to harvesting the bounty, our hands are involved in each and every way. s i d e t r a c k d i s t i l l e r y.c o m

United States

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Bramley & Gage

6 O’clock Gin is a range of strikingly smooth artisan gins, handcrafted in small batches. The name was inspired by our long-held tradition of indulging in a G&T at 6 o’clock; a custom still enjoyed at the distillery and shared by gin-lovers all over the world. b r a m l e ya n d g a g e .c o m

United Kingdom

Strikingly smooth to taste and beautiful to behold in its iconic Bristol-blue glass bottle, our original, multi-award-winning 6 O’clock Gin was born in 2010, perfected from an old family gin recipe.

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L’Ormarins Wine Estate

L’Ormarins Eau de Vie is an exquisite natural fruit spirit, originating from Vietnam where it has been distilled and enjoyed for many years. It is fermented from selected, ripe litchi pulp from the Malelane Lowveld fruit basket without the addition of any sugar. r u p e r t w i n e s .c o m

South Africa

The single distillation provides a pure, concentrated litchi spirit with an evocative tropical flavour .

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Chase Distillery

Chase Distillery is Britain’s first Single-Estate distillery which turn the raw materials they grow on their farm into products that sit on the shelves of some of the world’s top bars. c h a s e d i s t i l l e r y.c o. u k

United Kingdom

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Master of Malt

Bruichladdich 12 YO bottle comes presented with the innovative Vinolok glass closure, preventing the cork taint from affecting its flavour as it could with a bottle of wine. Not only that, it’s also just generally pretty cool-looking. Win-win. m a s t e r o f m a lt.c o m

United Kingdom

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J.Dupont

J.Dupont Cognac has rendered sublime the ordinary Art of XO, by seeking out the perfect expression to transcend the very identity of this category of Cognac, by revealing the pertinence of blending fully accomplished and mature eaux-de-vie. c o g n a c j d u p o n t.c o m

France

Audacity and creativity of spirit lend rhythm to the history of J.Dupont, echoing the economic, cultural and social upheavals that the Cognac House has traversed ever since its creation back in 1878.

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Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers Canada

Grote Spirituosen Manufaktur Germany

Stock Plzeň Božkov Czech Republic

L’OR special drinks Czech Republic

Spirits

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Capulet & Montague Germany

Puy Gaudin France

Vinprom Svishtov Bulgaria

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Bulbash Belarus

Domaine Maldant France

Kaganski & Co. Russia

Spirits

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Bulbash Belarus

Buturlinovskiy LVZ Russia

Hustopeฤ skรก mandlรกrna Czech Republic

MickaĂŤl Antolin Fine Wine & Spirits

Premium artisanal cassis with notes of violet and vanilla from Madagascar.

France

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Roner Distillerie

The gin distillate is mixed with pine cone essence (a special Roner recipe), which gives the gin its unique flavour.

The cones come from the Weisshorns mountain (Tramin, South Tyrol).

The essence from the cones presents fresh, resinous and mentholy notes. r o n e r .c o m

Italy

The summer harvest of fresh and ripe pine cones is arduous manual work.

The cones are then broken up and subjected to a threeweek maceration in alcohol.

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Defiance

A barrel-aged, high-rye bourbon whiskey blended with complexity and spice. Adding large quantities of rye gives this bourbon an exceptional fruitiness and spice, while the flavour and smoothness is infused during 18 months of barrel-aging. d e f i a n c e w h i s k e y.c o m

United States

the winner Defiance Whiskey won a bronze medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a silver medal at the American Craft Spirits Association in Austin, Texas. It also won a silver medal at the American Distilling Institute and a silver medal at the International World Spirits Competition in London.

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NĂźtrl Vodka is the purest expression of grain distillation and the finest example of a neutral grain spirit. It is rich in texture and warmth, while devoid of impurity, colour, and harsh flavour. n u t r lv o d k a .c o m

Canada

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Kizlyar Cognac Distillery

is one of the most renowned, respected and well-known manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the Russian market.

The secret of success is honouring old traditions harmoniously while combining the most advanced technologies to create alcoholic beverages. k i z lya r - c o g n a c . r u

Russia (Dagestan)

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Silent Pool Distillers

The 24 botanicals, carefully chosen for their uniqueness, work together in unison to afford a romantic, complex flavour.

Fresh floral and clarifying citrus notes are grounded by earthy and spicy cassia bark and cubeb. The smooth finish is achieved with the help of local honey. s i l e n t p o o l d i s t i l l e r s .c o m

United Kingdom

A refreshingly individual, intricately realised gin at an ABV of 43% is recommended to be served with a generous handful of ice, a dash of tonic, and a twist of orange peel to garnish.

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Roner Distillerie

At the Roner Distillery, the traditional phases of distillation are enriched by other worthy ingredients, such as the desire for perfection and the experience of three generations. r o n e r .c o m

Italy

Rum R74 - White Round, harmonious, vigorous on the palate, this Rum White R74, with its hints of Central American roots, is distilled at Termeno in South Tyrol with double distillation in a discontinuous manner.

Great experience in distillation combined with the highest quality molasses give birth to an uncommon rum, great when served pure or mixed.

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The Cambridge Distillery

Once the UK’s smallest official gin Producers, it is now an internationally-recognised multiaward-winning business, named three consecutive times as the most innovative distillery in the world.

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United Kingdom

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Anchorage Distillery

We are dedicated to a superior spirit enriched with unique quality flavours that only can be derived from the pristine terrain of Alaska.

Using grains that are grown exclusively in Northern Alaska, we distil only with Pristine Glacier Water. Enjoy all that we have to offer ‌ Taste Alaska. a n c h o r a g e d i s t i l l e r y.c o m

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Château Thénac

A particularly aromatic top quality eau de vie, bearing the name “Z-Thénac” is produced from the two hectares of plum orchards on the The Château Thénac property. It has a round and succulent aroma of concentrated plum fruit. Its production began in 2007. c h at e a u -t h e n a c .c o m

France

The Château Thénac estate is situated to the east of Bordeaux in the heart of the Périgord region, famed for its picturesque countryside, medieval castles, fine wines and black truffles. The estate is located in the hamlet of Thénac and comprises almost 200 hectares in total.

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Elitealcoline Russia

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Vini AD Sliven Bulgaria

Wieser Wachau Austria

Frey Ranch Estate Distillery United States

Buoncristiani Family Winery United States

AZ-Granata

Built-in 2011 and covering a territory of 2.5 hectares, we are one of the largest producers of fruit juices in the South Caucasus region. Along with fruit juices, concentrates and compotes, Az-Granata also produces wine and vodka products. a zg r a n ata . a z

Azerbaijan

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Craft Circus Manufaktur

Known for creating different, revolutionarily crafted products that make evenings a special experience!

Ever since the company started in 2014 as a startup in a living room, Craft Circus’ mission was to shape the craft movement in Germany. c r a f tc i r c u s . d e

Germany

Vinolok is the ideal combination of design and functionality. It is a taste-neutral closure, with no limits of individual design possibility. Our customers are left with a long lasting impression when they open the bottle.

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Domaine Sigalas Greece

Chateau Selešťany Slovakia

Tequila Violeta Mexico

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Tequila Cobalto Mexico

Taxus Vodka Spain

Roland Roy Artisan Distillery Slovakia

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Esfir Vodka France

Víno Hruška Czech Republic

Pilzer Distilleria Italy

Saranskiy LVZ Russia

Woolf Sung United Kingdom

Spirits

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Kvareli Cellar Georgia

Foxhole Spirits Limited United Kingdom

Curio Spirits Company United Kingdom

Liquid Spirit Distillery

For the summer edition of nginious! an entirely new recipe was composed.

Apart from juniper and blueberries it consists of peach, jasmine blossoms, fresh sweet limes, white pepper and rhubarb. It is easy to guess that fruityfloral notes dominate. n g i n i o u s .c h

Switzerland

The Winner This gin won the silver medal at the Swiss Spirits Award in 2018 and silver medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2016.

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Casaltrinita Cantina Cooperativa Grappa nerAnima by

CasaltrinitĂ Cantina Cooperativa is produced from Nero di Troia grape pomace in the region of Tavoliere delle Puglie in southern Italy. The aroma is intense with the tones of vanilla, honey and roses. The taste is strong, well-balanced and smooth. c a s a lt r i n i ta . i t

Italy

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Domaine de la Haille

Jean-Luc Lapeyre – a son and grandson of Vignerons from the Armagnac region – transformed his passion for spirits into a range of spirits which include Vodka Polaire, a light and very refreshing liqueur with peppermint. vodk alj.fr

France

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The Helsinki Distilling company

Helsinki Dry Gin is an artisanal, premium gin distilled with nine choicest handpicked botanicals including the Arctic lingonberry. Blended with the purest Finnish water, Helsinki Dry Gin is fullbodied and balanced, with aromas of the Nordic forest and floral citrus flavours. h d c o. f i

Finland

The Winner Helsinki Dry Gin was awarded the gold medal both in 2017 and 2016 as well as the prestigious Spirit of the Year Award in 2016 at Destille Berlin, the leading craft spirits fair and competition in Europe. It is also a Category Winner of the Best Finnish Gin in the World Gin Awards 2016.

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Mont Blanc

The refined taste of MontBlanc Vodka is the result of rich flavored winter wheat grown throughout northern France and the pristine spring waters of the Cognac region, where every batch of MontBlanc Vodka is crafted and bottled. m o n t b l a n c v o d k a .c o m

France

Straight or Mixed The perfect cocktail begins with the extraordinary character of MontBlanc Vodka. Whether enjoyed by itself or mixed with fresh ingredients, the smooth, satisfying taste of MontBlanc Vodka elevates even the simplest ingredients.

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Ethanology Elk Rapids From local farms to your glass, every drop of Ethanology is authentically crafted in extremely small batches.

The custom 500L batch distillation system allows us to craft every product with uncompromising attention to detail & quality. e t h a n o lo gy d i s t i l l at i o n .c o m

United States

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Douglas Laing

Established in 1948, Douglas Laing is a proud family business in its third generation and a leading creator and purveyor of the finest Scotch Whisky with particular focus on artisan, Small Batch and Single Cask bottlings. d o u g l a s l a i n g .c o m

United Kingdom

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Kalevala Vodka

A vodka from easternmost Finland, Kalevala Vodka was born out of a desire to revive a century old tradition of producing fine spirits in the midst of the Karelian forests. It has been rewarded with several gold medals at international competitions. k a l e va l av o d k a .c o m

Finland

The Kalevala Distillery was founded in 2012 by Moritz Wüstenberg. A multicultural background, diverse interests and constant curiosity made Moritz Wüstenberg an accidental Master Distiller.

During a childhood in Germany, frequent visits to his mother´s home in Finland developed his keen interest in Finland and Finnish culture.

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Geometric Drinks

The name is founded by the balance and structure one finds in nature. Constantly inspired by our surroundings, Geometric Drinks seeks to harness all that the Cape has to offer, producing our own expression of botanical and grape-based drinks. g e o m e t r i c d r i n k s .c o. z a

South Africa

Symmetry Botanical Tonics are bottled in their true concentrated form. Made from whole botanicals, naturally light in sugar, each tonic recipe is balanced with savoury, tart and bitter flavours.

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Az-Granata Unlike other

vodkas, the preparation of the “Sərkərdə” takes 15-16 days. Sərkərdə, which means “General” in Azerbaijani is a double distilled deluxe alcohol made from the purified and softened water of Girdimanchay, natural honey and goats milk.

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Azerbaijan

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Ibiza Destillations Spain

FUTA S.r.l.

Italy

Single Cask Nation United States

Whisky Jewbilee United States

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Ultra Premium Brands Czech Republic

Hiruzen Winery Japan

Antiche Distillerie Riunite Italy

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Moletto SocietĂ Agricola s.s.

Italy

Mezcal Don Galo Mexico

W&K Premium Oy Finland

Spirits

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SVACH distillery Czech Republic

Bonpland Rum Distillery Germany

Zantho

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Bodegas Jaime Spain

Gruppo Italiano Vini Italy

Heidelberg Spirits Germany

Spirits

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Hustopečská mandlárna Czech Republic

L’OR special drinks Czech Republic

Oro Ibiza Germany

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Retorto Birrificio Artigianale Italy

Violet Crown Spirits United States

Hardshore Distilling Company United States

KoĹželj Slovenia

Chateau des Creissauds France

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Rossi & Rossi S.r.l.

Italy

ESQ Vodka South Africa

Glass Distillery United Kingdom

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New World Distillery United States

Campotoro Mexico

Pisco Ceremonial Chile

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Fukurokuju Brewery Co.,Ltd. Japan

Okanagan Crush Pad Canada

The Walter Collective United Staes

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Saint Lawrence Spirits United States

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Savage & Cooke Distillery United States

Rossi & Rossi S.r.l.

Italy

BĂŠnazet Vodka Experience a very special pleasure. BĂŠnazet Vodka combines timeless elegance with a perfectly mellow taste. Clear and fresh, it has a sophisticated aroma and a lingering, pleasant aftertaste.

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Germany

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Independent Spirit

Independence and quality are sacred to the creators of Juniper Jack. Therefore, they collect the most aromatic Juniper cones from Croatia, where they grow completely untreated, in the rugged wilderness of 750-meter altitude. j u n i pe r-jack .de

Germany

Juniper Jack sees itself as a “juniper bomb� that wants to live up to the centuries-old gin tradition. Honest and complex in its taste and intense in aroma, its explosive power unfolds even minutes later on the palate and in the drink.

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Per Amici Switzerland

Fromin Czech Republic

Aquantica Czech Republic

Essencia water Czech Republic

Water & Oils

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Sanpuro Germany

PurAgua Systems Spain

Weingut Barth Germany

Famille Perse France

Cobram Estate

The First Harvest, a limited release Extra Virgin Olive Oil, received a gold medal in 2016 at the Olive Japan International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition and a bronze medal at the 2016 RASV Australian Fine Food awards. c o b r a m e s tat e .c o m . a u

Australia

This outstanding extra virgin olive oil exudes freshness, with a clean, crisp palate. The intense, complex, vibrant green oil displays aromas of fresh cut grass, green apples, tomato vine and fresh tropical fruits.

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The Sant Aniol The

bottle was especially designed for Boca Grande restaurant. The Boca Grande restaurant is Barcelona’s sophistication magnet.

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Spain

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The Domaine de la Sasse

In Megève, there is an entirely unspoilt natural area, known to the ancients for generations, where several springs flow. All the qualities of this water are preserved by a bottling on the collection site at 1700 metres altitude, without filtration, only by gravity. s o u r c e d e l a s a s s e .c o m

France

The water from La Sasse is only produced for a few months of the year as the snow cover retreats, and the single access path to the Domaine de la Sasse becomes passable.

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Crystal Valley Water Czech Republic

Golden Products Slovenia

Shimodozono

To obtain the very best in true tea flavour from the organically grown and fertilizer-free naturally cultivated tea leaves, we use a unique extraction method. We use absolutely no heating process, no chemicals, and no additives. s h i m o d ozo n o - g i n j yo c h a .c o m

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Royal Blue Tea

The finest, hand-picked, naturally grown tea leaves, to be enjoyed anywhere, at any time, by anybody. On a par with the best of wine and champagne. The dream of the perfect tea come true. That is the brand story of Royal Blue Tea. r oya l b l u e t e a .c o m

Japan

Royal Blue Tea’s mission is to spread a new form of tea culture throughout the world. From the teetotaler at a Michelin-starred restaurant to the busy executive onboard an international flight, until now there has never been a non-alcoholic drink of truly premium quality, appropriate for a luxury setting, that caters to those who do not wish to drink alcohol. We intend to change that.

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CraftCircus Manufaktur Germany

Vinolok is the ideal combination of design and functionality. A tasteneutral closure, with no limits of individual design possibility. Our customers are left with a long lasting impression when they open the bottle.

Testimonials Sibalco Distillery Russia

Vinolok is both a very practical and a truly unique closure. It increases the design quality of the packaging and makes it very easy to open and reclose the bottle.

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Rodnik Distillery Russia

The art of manufacturing of Russian Diamond Premium Vodka is comparable to nothing but cutting a diamond; even the tiniest error would break the perfection and the purity of this precious drink.

Defiant Spirits United States

A barrel-aged, high-rye bourbon whiskey blended with complexity and spice. Adding large quantities of rye gives this bourbon an exceptional fruitiness and spice.

Roner Distillerie Italy

We find Vinolok an ideal closure for our spirits because of its properties and the design point of view.

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