GIN FOR THE WIN: LONG TABLE DISTILLERY’S LONDON DRY GIN GARNERS FIRST PLACE AT INAUGURAL VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION

Canadian Small-batch Craft Distillery Singled Out For First Place In Gin Category

Long Table Distillery took a seat at the proverbial head of the table when the results of the inaugural Vancouver International Spirits Competition were announced on Saturday, April 16. The Vancouver-based small-batch craft distillery claimed first place in the Gin Category for its flagship London Dry Gin.

Long Table’s London Dry Gin was lauded for its “complex balance of eight botanicals and bold forward notes of evergreen, juniper and citrus” by a panel of industry luminaries and spirit experts. The judges also recognized Long Table’s Cucumber Gin and Texada Vodka on the list of the top 75 spirits overall.
It’s not the first time that Long Table’s small-batch, handcrafted spirits have been singled out for praise. Its London Dry label was awarded a silver medal and its Cucumber Gin grabbed the gold at the 2015 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, while London Dry was named Best in Show at the Gold Medal Plates in Victoria in 2013. In winning gold at the Vancouver International Spirits Competition, Long Table’s London Dry shared the podium with No. 3 Gin of the Netherlands (second place) and Berkeley Square Gin of the U.K. (third place).

“Our entire team is extremely excited that our gin has been recognized with the top prize in this prestigious competition,” said Charles Tremewen, Founder and Master Distiller. “We have always been proud to provide West Coast gin lovers with a spirit that they can appreciate, enjoy and call their own, though it’s an honour to also be recognized on a global scale.”

Long Table’s small-batch craft spirits — which includes three varieties of gin, Texada Vodka and seasonal spirits such as Långbord Akvavit, Amaro No. 1 Linnaeus, Tradizionale Limoncelloand Seasonal Peppermint — are available at government and private liquor stores throughout BC and Alberta as well as at its distillery, retail store and tasting lounge in the north False Creek neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Long Table Distillery is open Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The distillery also features Gin & Tonic Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m. and Cocktail Saturdays from 3 to 9 p.m. with onsite food trucks. Long Table’s intimate and well-appointed tasting lounge is available for private meetings and special events.

ABOUT LONG TABLE DISTILLERY | Established in 2011 as Vancouver’s first micro-distillery, Long Table Distillery brings a unique fusion of organic and sustainable ingredients, proprietary West Coast-inspired recipes and a wealth of traditional distilling experience to an award-winning lineup of small-batch craft spirits. With a passionate focus on sourcing foraged and fair-trade ingredients and pristine water from B.C.’s Coast Mountain Range, each handcrafted batch offers bold character, refined taste and true attention to detail. Long Table spirits are available at government and private liquor stores throughout B.C. and Alberta and at its distillery, retail store and tasting lounge in the north False Creek neighbourhood of Vancouver.

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