Raising A Glass For The Varnish

Bartenders and cocktail fans raised their glasses Saturday at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards to recognize Los Angeles' The Varnish as the Best American Cocktail Bar.

Founder and owner of The Varnish, Cedd Moses, took to the stage at the rowdy New Orleans awards ceremony and claimed the title a victory for the city of Los Angeles.

"Seven years ago I came out here and everybody was laughing about the bars in LA," said Moses, the Los Angeles Times reports. "And I said I was going to do great cocktail bars in LA. The redemption is good."

President Clinton to Deliver Remarks at the XIX International AIDS Conference

New York, NY—Tomorrow, Friday, July 27, 2012, President Bill Clinton will address the closing session of the XIX International AIDS Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The closing session is scheduled to begin at 3:15 PM EST. President Clinton will deliver remarks at 4:20 PM EST. Watch live at http://globalhealth.kff.org/aids2012/.

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President Clinton in Africa

Follow President Clinton in Africa President Clinton is traveling through Africa to visit Clinton Foundation projects that you help make possible. Follow the trip through daily updates, photos, videos, and first person accounts from President Clinton on the Foundation's new blog, Clinton Foundation | Up Close. Read the blog.

A Conversation with President Clinton Last week President Clinton sat down with Ashley Judd to discuss the work of his Foundation at the London School of Economics. Watch the video or listen to the podcast.

Learn About Our Work in Africa The Clinton Foundation's programs in Africa are working to strengthen communities and improve people's lives. Test your knowledge about our work in Africa. Take the Quiz.

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Now in its fourth year, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® and GQ Magazine's "Most Inspired Bartender" program traveled to over 40 US cities and welcomed more than 3,500 participating bartenders in 2010. With the aim of advancing best-practice bartending, cultivating mixologists’ skills and encouraging their creativity, the "Most Inspired Bartender" program has played a pivotal role in recognizing up-and-coming cocktail cities such as Denver, Houston and Phoenix, while continuing to challenge mixologists in major cities like New York, San Francisco and Portland.

ities such as Denver, Houston and Phoenix, while continuing to challenge mixologists in major cities like New York, San Francisco and Portland.

Jason Asher The Beet and Yuzu Gimlet Phoenix, AZ • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Kristen Schaefer The Don Harlow Las Vegas, NV • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Andrew Mirabito SAPPHIRE® Emerald Fizz New York, NY • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe
Claire Sprouse The Turf and The Ring Houston, TX • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Domingo Barreresh A Little Summer Somewhere Boston, MA • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Benjamin Newby The Bombay General Chicago, IL • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe
Marcos A. Tello Darling Dash Los Angeles, CA • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Duane Sylvester West End Fizz Washington, DC • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe	Ricky Gomez Victoria's Retreat Portland, OR • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe
Micheal Cerratani SAPPHIRE® Across The Channel Denver, CO • Learn More • Watch Video • Download Recipe

Awards & Honors for William Grant & Sons

Among the many coveted accolades awarded to our brands over the years, William Grant & Sons are especially proud to have been named Distiller of the Year no less than six times in the last decade.

To see the full list of awards won by the full William Grant and Son's portfolio of brands, download the Roll of Honor PDF

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  2009 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
  Distiller of the Year
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  2008 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
  Distiller of the Year
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  2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
  Worldwide (Global) Distiller of the Year
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  2006 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
  Distiller of the Year
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  2005 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
  Distiller of the Year
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  2001 International Spirits Challenge (ISC)
  Distiller of the Year
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  2000 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
  Distiller of the Year
   
• 1999 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
  Distiller of the Year

The Balvenie

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Gold Medal Balvenie Golden Cask
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Gold Medal Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Gold Medal Balvenie Vintage 1978
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Balvenie Thirty
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Balvenie DoubleWood
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Balvenie Signature
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal Balvenie Single Barrel
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Double Gold Medal The Balvenie 21 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal The Balvenie 15 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal The Balvenie 17 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal The Balvenie 12 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal The Balvenie 12 Year Old

Bols

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal BOLS Acai Berry Liqueur

Frangelico

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Galliano

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Galliano L'Autentico

Glenfiddich

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Gold Medal Glenfiddich Vintage 1977
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich 21 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich 30 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Glenfiddich Caoran
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Double Gold Medal Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Glenfiddich 21 Year Old

Grant's

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Grant's Family Reserve
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Grant's Sherry Cask
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Gold Medal Grant's 12 Year Old
• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal Grant's 18 Year Old

Hendrick's

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal Hendrick's Gin
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Hendrick's Gin

Lillet

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Lillet Blanc
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Lillet Rouge

Licor 43

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Licor 43

Milagro

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Silver Medal Tequila Milagro Silver
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Double Gold Medal Milagro SBR Reposado Tequila
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Gold Medal Milagro Silver Tequila
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Gold Medal Milagro AÒejo Tequila
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Gold Medal Milagro SBR Anejo Tequila
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Gold Medal Milagro SBR Silver Tequila
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Milagro Reposado

Reyka

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge Bronze Medal Reyka
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Reyka Vodka

Solerno

• 2009 International Spirits Challenge: The Gold Design & Packaging Award

Stolichnaya

• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Stolichnaya Vodka, Stoli Red
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Silver Medal Stolichnaya Razberi Vodka
• 2009 San Francisco Spirits Awards Bronze Medal Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka