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Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The World's Best Vodka, According To The 2025 SF World Spirits Competition
The Vodka finalists at the 2025 SFWSC. Notwithstanding the growth of tequila and bourbon over the last decade, vodka remains the largest spirits category by volume and still ranks among the top three for revenue. It is also one of the biggest categories at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which draws some of the world's best vodkas each year. Seven vodkas are finalists at the SFWSC: five for World's Best Vodka and two for World's Best Flavored Vodka. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes for the finalists. Kalvelage Distillery, located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, is among the leading vodka brands in the country. Kalvelage Vibe Vodka is made from 100% Brazilian cereals. Its exceptional smoothness makes it perfect for enjoying straight or as a base for a cocktail. The vodka presents a clean and fresh aroma, featuring a hint of minerality and subtle sweet grain undertones. It's smooth and silky on the palate, with well-integrated alcohol and a gentle yet persistent sweetness. The finish is long and crisp, leaving a lingering sweetness. Although better known for its exceptional whiskeys, High Bank Distillery Co., located in Columbus, Ohio, produces vodka distilled from organic wheat and Ohio-grown apples. This vodka has been a frequent medalist at international spirit competitions and has won several Double Gold medals at the SFWSC. The vodka presents a clean and fresh aroma with a hint of apple sweetness. It is crisp and smooth on the palate, exhibiting a silky texture and featuring subtle notes of apple and vanilla. The finish is refreshing, with a lingering sweetness. Produced by Prodal in Romania, Stalinskaya Vodka is known for its strength and smoothness. The term in Russian means 'Man of Steel." Joseph Stalin adopted the name as his pseudonym in 1912. Otherwise, there is no association between him and the vodka. The vodka undergoes triple distillation and is filtered through coconut shell activated charcoal. The vodka presents buttery notes on the nose, highlighting sweet cream, citrus, croissant, and candied nut aromas. The palate is smooth and robust, offering hints of waxy honeycomb and black pepper. The finish is long and bold, with lingering notes of pepper. Sobieski Vodka is produced in Poland using 100% rye and pure spring water. Named after King Jan III Sobieski, it reflects the traditions of Polish vodka-making. Sobieski commanded the Christian army that lifted the Second Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683. He led the largest cavalry charge ever recorded, breaking the Ottoman line and securing victory. The vodka boasts an intense flavor profile with pronounced spicy and rye bread aromas. It's dry on the palate, complemented by flavors of toasted rye bread and spicy rye. The finish is long and flavorful, leaving lingering notes of spice and rye bread. It's excellent served straight and will also shine in spicy cocktails, such as a Bloody Mary. Summum Vodka is made in Cognac, France, with local wheat and spring water. It is filtered multiple times through different materials to guarantee its smoothness. The vodka is light and slightly floral on the nose, with hints of coconut and wheat bread. The palate offers nuanced flavors of fresh coconut, wheat bread, and an earthy truffle note with a touch of pepper. The finish is long and smooth, featuring a subtle lingering coconut note. The Flavored Vodka finalists from the 2025 SFWSC This flavored vodka blends Sobieski's classic rye vodka with natural grapefruit flavors, resulting in a refreshing, spicy citrus combination. The vodka is fresh and citrusy, evoking ripe grapefruit with subtle rye spices in the background. It's tangy and slightly bitter on the palate, offering a pronounced citrus and grapefruit flavor. The finish is clean and crisp. Tin City Distillery, in Paso Robles, California, infuses its vodka with real chocolate. The result is the ultimate dessert vodka. The vodka features dark chocolate and vanilla aromas on the nose. It is creamy and silky on the palate, seamlessly blending the chocolate and the vodka. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering sweet chocolate note. These vodkas, sourced from around the world and crafted from diverse mash bills, are truly exceptional. They present a complex yet subtle flavor profile that faithfully showcases the raw materials, from rye to apples, from which they are crafted. They are excellent served neat and also work well in a range of cocktails.
Reuters
23-05-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Brazil state says it rules out bird flu in commercial flock
SAO PAULO, May 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's Santa Catarina state said it has ruled out an outbreak of bird flu in a commercial chicken farm while the federal government was keeping it on a list of suspected cases pending further tests. In a statement late on Thursday, the state cited laboratory test results for its conclusion but noted additional tests are required. Tocantins state this week ruled out highly pathogenic avian influenza and Newcastle disease, citing preliminary test results, at a commercial farm there. Brazil is currently monitoring 12 potential outbreaks, most of them among wild birds and backyard flocks. Santa Catarina said the farm "remains under investigation to obtain a final diagnosis regarding the cause of death" of an unspecified number birds. The investigation will be completed in a week, Santa Catarina said. Brazil's first bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm was confirmed one week ago and has triggered trade bans against the country, the world's top chicken exporter. After completing disinfection of a farm in Rio Grande do Sul state, where that outbreak took place, the government said the country will be declared free of the disease in 28 days provided no more cases are confirmed. Despite the release of test results by local authorities, the federal government has not removed the Santa Catarina or Tocantins chicken farms from a list of suspect bird flu cases under investigation, pending additional testing.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sniff Hotels is now 123 Reserve: New name, same mission to simplify global hotel bookings
ASCURRA, SANTA CATARINA, Brazil, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The international hotel booking platform Sniff Hotels officially announces its brand and domain migration to 123 Reserve. This change is part of a global growth strategy and market repositioning, while maintaining its commitment to a fast, secure, and intuitive booking experience for travelers around the world. "The transition to 123 Reserve represents an important step in the evolution of our brand," says , founder of the platform. "Our focus remains the same: to offer a modern and efficient solution for booking hotels easily, whether for tourism or business." The new brand identity comes with a series of technical and visual improvements, including a redesigned interface, optimized mobile performance, and a smarter search system — all without altering the core features that made Sniff Hotels a trusted choice in the travel and hospitality sector. The migration has been carefully planned to ensure a seamless experience for users. All visits to the previous website are automatically redirected to the new domain, preserving bookmarks, history, and external links. About 123 Reserve 123 Reserve is a global platform specializing in hotel bookings, connecting travelers to thousands of lodging options in various destinations. With an intuitive interface, efficient comparison tools, and multilingual support, the platform delivers a practical, reliable, and personalized booking experience for every user profile. Visit now: CONTACT: Contact:
Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
Brazil Says Suspected Bird Flu Case Still Under Investigation
Brazil is still analyzing a new suspected case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm, raising concerns the deadly virus may be spreading in the world's largest chicken exporter. The suspected case is in the southern state of Santa Catarina, Brazil's Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said at a press conference on Monday. If confirmed, it would be the second in a commercial flock after a first occurrence was detected in the neighboring Rio Grande do Sul last week.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
World's tallest apartment block twice as tall as The Shard reveals EYEWATERING price of 154th floor penthouses
THE world's tallest apartment block has revealed the price tag of its spectacular penthouses that sit sky-high on the 154th floor. Senna Tower in Santa Catarina, Brazil will stand at 1,780ft high - nearly twice the height of the Shard. 8 8 8 8 Now the constructors of the ocean-side block in Balneario Camboriu have revealed the eye-watering cost of its two most luxurious residences. The block, named after Brazilian Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna, will be topped by two spectacular triplex penthouses, initially estimated at an eye-watering £12 million each. Now it has emerged that the price for the for the sky scraping residences has risen to a breathtaking £40 million. Plans for the £400 million development include 228 apartments with 18 suspended mansions along with the two huge penthouses. Prices for the smallest apartments start at £3.7 million, with the triplex penthouses now sitting at an unbelievable £40 million. Eight ultra-speed lifts will whisk residents from floor to door in just seconds. The tower also has separate lifts to carry owners' cars to special high-rise garages. It will also have an exclusive residents-only 64,580 square feet rooftop garden and infinity pool. As well as luxury homes, the building will also contain luxury restaurants and designer shops open to the public. Engineers will use special Tunes Mass Dampers to minimise the phenomenon of building sway caused by strong winds. 8 8 8 Senna, the three-time F1 world champion who the tower is named after, died at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix and is one of the most beloved motor racing legends of all time. The F1 star's niece, artist Lalalli Senna, who helped create the building said its design shooting into the sky shows his fight for success as the "Journey of the Hero". Senna explained: "The Senna Tower is a work of art of monumental proportions. "A symbol that inspires us to seek to overcome our limitations in order to express what is great within us. "The tower has this architectural form precisely to symbolise this heroic trajectory of overcoming our limitations towards our ideals and the manifestation of our profound potential." The triplex penthouses will reportedly be sold through British auction house Sotheby's. The tower is set to surpass New York's Central Park Tower to become the tallest residential tower globally, with construction expected to be completed by 2033. But the penthouses have a way to go to reach the gargantuan heights of the world's most expensive apartment. That's on top of Monaco's super exclusive Odeon Tower, and it last sold for an unbelievable £253 million. 8
