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Nepal's 8848 vodka and Old Durbar Black Chimney whiskey win medals in international competition
The spirits were evaluated by 70 judges from across the world, on the basis of a predetermined criteria, for two weeks last month.bookmark
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Published at : May 10, 2022
Updated at : May 11, 2022 08:09
Kathmandu
Two products of Yeti Distillery–the 8848 Vodka and Old Durbar Black Chimney whiskey–have won the gold and double gold medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
While the 8848 Vodka bagged the gold medal, the Old Durbar Black Chimney blended reserve whiskey received the double gold medal.
Around 5,000 companies from across the world participated in the competition, which is one of the biggest spirits judging competitions of North America.
The spirits were evaluated by 70 judges from across the world, on the basis of a predetermined criteria, for two weeks last month.
The SFWSC competition began 22 years ago.
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