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The World Spirits Guide 2011 in the printed version

The World Spirits Guide is an indispensable reference book for all those interested in fine spirits, for collectors of spirits and buyers. All the fine spirits and traditional spirits awarded with the World Spirits Award, the title „Spirit of the Year“ or with World Spirits Medals were rated and described by an international jury. More than 35 distilleries were also classified and received the title „Distillery of the Year“, the best in each category are „World-Class Distilleries“.

History/Fascinating Facts

There is documented evidence of a 'forerunner' to Armagnac existing as long ago as 1461. The Armagnac tradition is based on 3 main cultures: the Romans (knowledge of wine-growing), the Gauls and the Celts (production of barrels) in addition to the Arabs and Moors (art of distillation). Subsequent trade links with the Netherlands ensured that Armagnac achieved widespread renown. When restrictions on wine transportation were introduced on the Garonne and a prohibition on wine selling was introduced in Bordeaux, there was a move towards distilling the wines of Gascony to make them suitable for storage. Distillery techniques were improved in the mid-19th century and the trade in Armagnac brought affluence to the region.