It's award after award for an iconic Alberta distillery.
To add on to its ongoing streak of accolades, Eau Claire Distillery took home a platinum medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
The competition, dubbed "the largest spirits competition in the world" and a "universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship" on its website, awarded the Turner Valley distillery a coveted platinum award for Rupert's Exceptional Whisky.
The platinum award is bestowed after three consecutive double gold medal wins, with a double gold being awarded if the spirit is awarded gold unanimously by judges.
“To be recognized as the first Canadian distillery to achieve platinum status is an incredible honour and a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Eau Claire Distillery founder and president David Farran in a press release on May 7.
Dubbed the most awarded craft distillery in Canada, the Eau Claire Distillery won gold and silver medals at the 2024 World Whiskey Awards.