De Kuyper named liqueur producer of the year for third year running

De Kuyper Royal Distillers was named Liqueur Producer of the Year at International Spirits Challenge for the third year running.

The trophy was awarded to the Dutch distiller on top of two double gold medals and three golds in this year's contest.

Mark de Witte, CEO of De Kuyper said, “It is a such an honour for us to receive three trophies at this year’s International Spirits Challenge. This result acknowledges our expertise, underlines the achievements of our business transformation and confirms our position as an industry mover.”

De Kuyper’s Acqua Bianca and Mandarine Napoléon each received two double gold medals, the highest accolade in the liqueurs category at the ISC after impressing judges in a rigorous blind tasting process.

“Following our global company vision to ‘Own the Cocktail’ we want to show people across the world that with our premium liqueurs and our easy recipes everybody can mix a great cocktail in seconds. Winning this prestigious award for the third year in a row will help us to convince even more consumers and bartenders of our first-class liqueurs that are the essence of great tasting cocktails,” explains Albert de Heer, Marketing Director Global Brands at De Kuyper Royal Distillers.

Acqua Bianca and Mandarine Napoléon are distributed in Australia by Stuart Alexander as are ISC medal winners Peachtree (Gold), Heering Cherry (Gold), Muyu Vetiver Gris (Silver), Muyu Chinotto Nero (Silver), Bébo Cuban Coffee (Silver).

Stuart Alexander distributes the De Kuyper range in Australia and has also just added global spirits house Biggar & Leith to its range.

Biggar & Leith

Biggar & Leith was established in 2015 by spirits industry executives Elwyn Gladstone and Mark Teasdale, who were instrumental in the launch of global brands including Kraken Rum, Hendricks Gin and Malfy Gin. 

“The Biggar & Leith stable of brands is an exciting addition to our growing liquor portfolio,” said Nick Nairn, CEO Stuart Alexander & Co. “The products are stand outs in their respective categories and we are looking forward to introducing them to the Australian market.”   

Stuart Alexander & Co will take on national sales, distribution and marketing activities for six of the Biggar & Leith brands including:

Hotel Starlino – a range of aperitifs taking inspiration from the historic Torino Distillati in Italy where they are crafted. The range includes a Rosso Vermouth, Rosé Aperitivo and Arancione Apertivo. 

Shanky’s Whip – an intriguing blend of black Irish whiskey and liqueur with smooth vanilla and caramel notes, designed to be served on the rocks or mixed with premium cola.

Spytail – French craftsmanship meets premium Caribbean rum finished in Cognac barrels to bring excitement to the growing rum category.

Monte Stambecco – an modern Italian amaro infused with Maraschino cherries, distilled at the foot of the Italian Alps.

Gladstone Axe – Inspired by Sir William Gladstone and selected from Scotland’s best single malt whiskies then blended into two unique expressions, American Oak and The Black Axe.

Butterfly Cannon – 100% agave tequila from Mexico’s most awarded distillery. The range includes a fresh, crisp silver Cristalino; Rosa infused with Mexican pink grapefruit peel and Blue, infused with prickly pear and clementine to create a stunning natural blue hue.

For more information on the Biggar & Leith range, contact your local Stuart Alexander Representative, or 1800 225 417.