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International accolade for Bristol whisky
A Bristol whisky distillery has received international acclaim with a gold medal at the world’s largest and most prestigious spirits competition.
Single Grain Estate Whisky from Circumstance was awarded the accolade at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where dozens of judges evaluated more than 5,500 spirits.
The distillery in Whitehall released their Single Grain Estate Whisky less than six months ago as their first core release.
Circumstance head distiller Andrew Osborne said: “We don’t make whisky to try and win awards. We make whisky to be drank and to be enjoyed. That’s why we do it but it’s always nice to win something shiny.”
Delicious whisky maturing in barrels at Circumstance’s distillery in Whitehall – photo: Bristol24/7
Circumstance co-founder Liam Hirt added: “Our Single Grain Estate Whisky is an amazing dram but it was still a surprise to win a gold medal.
“The team are extremely talented and work hard every day so it is fantastic that they have received this recognition. This gold medal really puts Bristol and England on the whisky map.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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