We send samples of Bulgarian brandy for a famous world contest

The traveling Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial chose Plovdiv to host the forum Bulgarian producers of high-alcohol beverages will send samples for participation in one of the most prestigious international alcoholic beverages competitions in the world - Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. His nineteenth edition will be held from 21 to 23 August in Plovdiv.

“The Bulgarian high-alcohol industry offers high-quality beverages. Few people know that Bulgaria produces 180 million liters of alcohol per year, compared to 120 million liters of wine per year, “said Spirits Selection Director Thierry Haynes. In his words, one of the main goals of Spirits Selection is to acquaint the international jury with new producers and with authentic drinks, such as those produced in Bulgaria. Conducting the competition in Plovdiv will allow world importers to discover the Bulgarian brandy, whose qualities are indisputable, and to advertise Plovdiv and Bulgaria.

“The competition will attract the interest of nearly 70 opinion leaders from 24 nationalities around the world. Spirits Selection drinks with a medal increase their sales by 20-25% “, explained Meglena Mihova from the representatives of the Bulgarian organizers. According to Mihova, Bulgaria will present at least 50 samples of high-alcohol beverages. They will compete in the following categories: whiskey, cognac, brandy, brandy, rum, vodka, gin, liqueur, tequila and others.

Last year, when 1,200 samples from 54 countries struggled for honors, a Bulgarian beverage was awarded for the first time with a Grand Gold Medal.