Sinfire
| Type | Cinnamon Whisky |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Hood River Distillers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | February 2012 |
| Alcohol by volume | 35% |
| Proof (US) | 70 |
| Website | http://sinfirewhisky.com |
Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky is a brand made with blended Canadian whisky and all natural cinnamon flavors. It is imported, bottled, and distributed exclusively by Hood River Distillers, located in Hood River, Oregon, United States.[1] Launched in February 2012,[2] the whisky has a flavor reminiscent of Red Hots candy. The 70 proof spirit is available in 1.75 L, 1.0 L, 750 ml, 375 ml and 50 ml sizes.
History
The Sazerac Company, maker of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, sued the Hood River Distillers over the allegedly confusing trade name and marketing of its product.[3][4][5]
Label
The product has a thermochromic temperature-sensitive label, which turns the icicles on the back blue when the bottle is chilled.[6] This is intended to inform consumers when the bottle is at the optimal serving temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit.[7]
In September 2015, Sinfire released a Limited Edition Northwest Label that featured a lime green and blue label. In August 2016, Sinfire released a green and yellow Limited Edition label.
Recognition
- Silver Medal—2013 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal—2013 Canadian Whisky Awards
- 86 points—2012 Wine Enthusiast
- Triple Gold Medal—2012 MicroLiquor Spirit Awards
- Bronze Medal in the flavored whiskey division—San Francisco World Spirits Competition[8]
- 84 on a 100-point scale in the Canadian whisky category—2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge[9]
- Best of Class Medal and Platinum Medal in flavored whisky category—2012 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky - Drink of the Week". Busted Wallet. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ "Hood River Launches SinFire Cinnamon Whisky".
- ↑ Barrouquere, Brett (14 February 2012). "Fireball Whiskey vs. SinFire Whiskey: Sazerac, Inc. Sues Hood River Distillers for Cinnamon Whiskey Names". Huffington Post. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ↑ Farrell, Kenan (21 December 2012). "Oregon Trademark Litigation Update --Sazerac Company v. Hood River Distillers". Oregon Intellectual Property Law. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ↑ Simpson, Judge Charles R. III (19 December 2012). "Sazerac Company, Inc. v. Hood River Distillers, Inc. - Document 37 Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION". Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ↑ Null, Christopher. "Review: Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky". Drinkhacker. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ↑ "Hood River Distillers Gives Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky a New Look" (PDF). Beverage Media. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results by Brand" (PDF).
- ↑ "2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Results".
- ↑ "2012 SIP Awards Results" (PDF).