The IZKALI® 100% blue agave Añejo tequila, placed as a finalist in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC) 2011, scoring higher than other tequilas that are four times as expensive. This incredible honor for a first time entrant speaks to the high standards and passion for quality behind the affordable luxury of IZKALI® premium tequila.
Excellent, Highly Recommended (92/100)
F. Paul Pacult, USC Judging Chairman, described the IZKALI® Añejo as having a seductive fragrance filled with baking spices, like vanilla, almond and nutmeg. The flavor is long, piquant and mildly oaky. Serve alone in a wine glass for maximum enjoyment.
The purpose of Ultimate Spirits Challenge is to identify, recognize and reward those products which stand out in their respective categories, showing superior quality. Multiple panels of the highest-qualified experts blind-tasted each entry by classification in appropriately grouped flights within each major spirits category, scoring each on the 100-point scale. Products that scored 90 points or higher were then evaluated blind once again, in newly-created groupings by a different panel of judges. Top scoring products were then reviewed again to determine a select group of finalists with the category’s highest-scorer being awarded a Chairman’s Trophy accolade.
Also, the IZKALI® Silver Tequila and IZKALI® Reposado Tequila both received high marks (87/100) and a rating of Very Good – Strong Recommendation.
The Ultimate Spirit Challenge (USC) was created to generate a new platinum standard of trustworthiness, integrity, reliability, and, most importantly, meaningful and relevant results to international beverage competitions in order to recognize the highest degree of product quality. Visit www.ultimate-beverage.com for more information.
