Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Lunenburg: Ironworks Distillery Among World's Best

A Lunenburg business has been recognized for making some of the world's best alcohol. The World Drink awards were handed out recently in London, UK and Ironworks Distillery walked away with their hands full. Ironworks Bluenose Black Rum was named the world's best dark rum for 2014. Also, Ironworks Pear Eau de Vie won the world's best brandy and best fruit brandy. The company's apple brandy received world's best apple brandy and best design. Co-owner Lynne MacKay says they're delighted.



She says each of the award winning beverages are available at their shop in Lunenburg or at select stores and markets across the province. The awards were presented by the UK publication 'TheDrinksReport.com', which is considered the world's number one online resource for drink professionals.