The House Of Angostura Announces Amaro Di Angostura as Winner of 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

20 Jul 2015 --- THE HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA award winning makers of bitters and rums, is honored to announce AMARO DI ANGOSTURA as the winner of the 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards in the "Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient" category.

The win underscores the success and overwhelming support of the newest addition to the HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA family since its launch at Tales of the Cocktail in July 2014. In the U.S. market, AMARO DI ANGOSTURA and the entire portfolio of Angostura Rums is handled by Distell (USA) Inc.with plans to roll out the product to key major markets nationwide. AMARO DI ANGOSTURA is slated for global expansion to Australia and Denmark later this year.

AMARO DI ANGOSTURA was selected from among the largest nomination pool in the award show's history and a rigorous judging process by some of the most respected minds in the cocktail industry. The annual Spirited Awards recognize the very best bars, bartenders and ambassadors around the world and entail a rigorous judging and selection process by the industry's leading experts. Winners were announced at the Spirited Awards ceremony this past weekend at the Sheraton New Orleans during the Annual Tales of the Cocktail event.

"2015 has been an exceptional year for the HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA so far as we continue to grow globally. The momentum around AMARO DI ANGOSTURA has been incredibly strong in the U.S. and we're looking forward to expanding distribution to Australia & Europe in the coming months," said Genevieve Jodhan, Executive Manager International Sales and Marketing. "It's an honor to have been nominated in such good company with so many other brands joining us in working to elevate innovation and creativity in the spirits category. We're incredibly proud to have been selected as the winner in such a competitive category."

Bottled at 35% ABV, AMARO DI ANGOSTURA is a deep amber colour, offering aromas of cinnamon, dark chocolate and unmistakable ANGOSTURA aromatic bitters. The flavours explode on the tongue with warm cinnamon and liquorice notes.The finish is perfectly balanced, exotic, lush and reminiscent of the essence of Trinidad and Tobago's pulsating rhythms, tropical climate and beauty.

As expected from a winning rum-maker with more than 60 global awards, the House of Angostura enjoys sharing new creations and encouraging different ways of enjoying its products. AMARO DI ANGOSTURA has been made with the Amaro lover in mind. AMARO DI ANGOSTURA can be enjoyed over ice, is splendid on its own and offers delicious harmony in a cocktail.