DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail
(Bulleit Cocktail Co.)  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey & Orange Bitters.  75° prf

Palate: Bourbon, dried dark cherry, orange peel, lemon peel, vanilla, bitters, peaty, smoky, nice flavors, creamy mouthfeel, well rounded, authentic, yup, barely tastes like it's an RTD, nicely crafted cocktail, hits right, delicious, a great cocktail, excellent.
Finish: Smooth bourbon, dark sugar, vanilla, lemon, oak, rich, polished, classic style, this is something I would buy, excellent.

Double Gold Medal

Yellowstone Cocktails Old Fashioned
(Limestone Branch Distillery, KY)  Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bitters, Blood Orange.  70° prf

Palate: Bourbon forward, cherry, lemony, bright citrus, honey, bitters, wood, all flavors present, enjoyed the balance, good balance, a real cocktail, a real RTD, tastes like an actual cocktail, that's a better Old Fashioned, good Old Fashioned, a great cocktail, tastes like it’s just made, wow, excellent.
Finish: Very bourbon forward, citrus, mint, bitters, wood, pinpoint, to be remembered, really really good, delish, perfect.

Double Gold Medal

Ketel One Espresso Martini
(Nolet Family Distillery, Holland)  Ketel One Vodka & Coffee Liqueur made with real coffee.  40.2° prf

Palate: Espresso, dark-roast coffee, lovely coffee flavor, coffee grounds, vanilla, honey, cream, well rounded, balanced sweetness, nicely flavored, tasty, a well made cocktail, a solid espresso martini.
Finish: Espresso, nice coffee, dark chocolate, tastes handmade, flavorful, rounded, smooth, creamy, rich, enjoyable.

Double Gold Medal

Truitt's Old Fashioned Signature Cocktail
(Soldier City Spirits, FL)  Straight high rye bourbon whiskey, bitters, maple syrup, Madagascar vanilla bean.  75° prf

Palate: Espresso, dark-roast coffee, lovely coffee flavor, coffee grounds, vanilla, honey, cream, well rounded, balanced sweetness, nicely flavored, tasty, a well made cocktail, a solid espresso martini.
Finish: Rye, whiskey, spirit forward, cherry, dark cherry, orange peel, orange, vanilla, oak, wood, beautiful consistency, nicely crafted, very well executed, very authentic, taste legit, a real cocktail, excellent re-creation, a nice cocktail, wow, that's an Old Fashioned. it's excellent.

Double Gold Medal

Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary
(IL)  Made with premium vodka.  18° prf

Palate: Tomato, lemon, garlic, expected seasonings, black pepper, green .pepper, habanero, chili pepper, very peppery, peppery, Tabasco, spicy, lingering heat, great heat, hot hot hot, nice flavors, a good blend of flavors, authentic, tasty, very good, excellent.
Finish: Hot sauce, lemon, black pepper, spicy, very hot, fire, love the heat, a classic spicy Bloody, natural, handmade quality, well made.

Double Gold Medal

Yellowstone Cocktails Espresso
(Limestone Branch Distillery, KY)  Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Coffee.  50° prf

Palate: Convincing espresso flavor, the coffee is just right, actually tastes like coffee, good coffee flavor, coffee bean, chocolate, burnt toast, roasted, not too sweet, well blended, natural, authentic, delicious, lovely.
Finish: Espresso, coffee bean grounds, vanilla, layered, rich, bold, enjoyable, perfect.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Seven Skies Canned Cocktail Passion Rum Punch
(Boardroom Spirits, PA)  Rum, Passion Fruit & Guava Juices, Simple Syrup.  11° prf

Palate: Tart passionfruit, sweet guava, tropical fruit, rich fruit flavor, black tea, gentle cane rum, rum forward, agave, natural, good sweetness, accurate flavors, vivid flavors, pretty good, an authentic cocktail, tropical vibes, from a tiki bar, wow, delicious.
Finish: Passion fruit syrup, cane sugar, honeyed, lingering tropical sweetness, well balanced, full rich flavor, great finish.

Gold Medal

Daily's Frozen Cocktail Spiked Iced Tea Lemonade
(American Beverage Corp., PA)  10° prf

Palate: Orange pekoe tea, sweet tea, smoky, natural sweetness. Arnold Palmer done well, excellent Arnold Palmer.
Finish: Sweet tea, peel, tart, smooth, nice, well made.

Gold Medal

Zing Zang Amazing Mango Margarita
(IL)  Premium Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Real Mango Juice.  11° prf

Palate: Delicious mango, tastes like mango, lemon, lime, tropical, vanilla, honeyed, tequila, great flavors, good integration of flavors, smooth, balanced, nicely crafted, it's got a vibe, pretty good, classic margarita profile, a great margarita.
Finish: Sweet mango, dried mango, lime, vivid fruit, good natural fruit flavor, would also be a good mixer, robust, rich.

Gold Medal

Sabrina Coquito
(Sabrina, Luquillo, P.R)  Rum with natural flavors.  18.8° prf

Palate: Sweet coconut milk, very intense coconut, condensed milk, spirit forward, underlying rum, rum comes through, high quality, cinnamon, Bailey’s Irish Cream, creamy coquito, balanced, not too sweet, realistic, rich, creamy, pretty good, a nice cocktail.
Finish: Lightly toasted coconut, white chocolate, vanilla, cane sugar, grain neutral, rich, all balanced, rich, creamy, great finish, drinks so well.

Gold Medal

Mixed-Up Raspberry Margarita
(Little Toad Creek Distillery, NM)  Agave Spirit, raspberry & lime juice, agave nectar.  16° prf

Palate: Fresh raspberry, anonymous berry, tart berries, lime, citrus, great tequila flavor, tequila forward, slightly sweet, tangy, faint smokiness, nicely integrated alcohol, powerful, a nicely balanced margarita, a real cocktail, wow, fun to drink.
Finish: Tequila, slightly sour raspberry, lime, citrus, not overly sweet, tart, slightly tart, integrated, interesting, catches attention, surprising, good, high quality, beachy vibes, super fun, delicious.

Gold Medal

Zing Zang Amazing Bloody Mary
(IL)  Made with premium vodka.  18° prf

Palate: Tomato, lemon, onion, garlic, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, strong celery salt, black pepper, peppery, good seasoning, spicy, flavors linger in a good way, very Bloody Mary, this is good. classic bloody, this is excellent.
Finish: Tomato-y, celery salt, black pepper, chili pepper, spicy, heat builds, wood fire, well integrated, classic style.

Gold Medal

Malibu & Dole Pineapple Strawberry Sparkling
(Pernod Ricard USA, NY)  Rum, Pineapple Juice & natural Strawberry flavor.  9° prf

Palate: Fresh pineapple, realistic strawberry, nice blend of pineapple and strawberry, honeyed, good bubbles, good carbonation, nice lingering flavors, good sweetness, clean, natural profile.
Finish: Fresh strawberry, strawberry jam, strawberry apple juice, vanilla, well integrated, natural, well made, very pleasant, fun.

Gold Medal

Casamigos Classic Lime Margarita
(MX / NY)  Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur & natural lime flavors.  41° prf

Palate: Strong lime, heavy citrus, triple sec, salt, very tequila, Sprite for adults, good balance of sweet and tart, creamy mouthfeel, tastes genuine, this is the best margarita RTD.
Finish: Lime, lime juice, lime pulp, lingering citrus, mild tequila, peppery, balanced sugar, this works, a decent cocktail, wow, a monster of flavor.

Gold Medal

Mixed-Up Lemon Raspberry Mojito
(Little Toad Creek Distillery, NM)  Rum, mint, natural juices, agave nectar.  16° prf

Palate: Lemon, lime, citrus, raspberry, frozen raspberries, mint, natural flavors, good acidity, well carbonated, creamy, well-balanced, complex, interesting, comes together well, fun.
Finish: Lemon peel, lime, berry ice pop, minty, dried mint, creamy, balanced, well made, quality, would also be a great mixer, refreshingly enjoyable, lovely.

Gold Medal

Daily's Frozen Cocktail Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
(American Beverage Corp., PA)  10° prf

Palate: Nice strawberry, lemon, lime, balanced tartness, bright, vibrant.
Finish: Natural flavors, cane sugar, balanced sweetness, enjoyable, great.

Gold Medal

Mixed-Up Pineapple Daiquiri
(Little Toad Creek Distillery, NM)  Rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave nectar.  16° prf

Palate: Pineapple, caramelized pineapple, sour pineapple, lime peel, coconut, mint, nice balance of rum and pineapple, tastes like fresh ingredients, not too sweet, the sweetness is good for a daiquiri, artisanal, wow, like a real cocktail.
Finish: Pineapple, tart, bittersweet, wood notes, consistent throughout, real, surprisingly very good.

Gold Medal

Lake Hour Green Tea Vodka Iced Tea
(PA)  Premium Vodka & real Green Tea.  10° prf

Palate: Authentic green tea flavor, realistic ice-tea flavor, nice tea flavor, natural flavors, herbal, not too sweet which is good, green tea bitterness2, balanced, the flavor profile works, high quality, wow.
Finish: Green tea, good tea note, tastes very natural, herbal, slightly acidic, a touch of sweetness, very well-balanced, clean, complex, nice, robust.

Gold Medal

Mixed-Up Pink Guava Mai Tai
(Little Toad Creek Distillery, NM)  Rum, Pink Guava Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar.  16° prf

Palate: Nice tequila, nice fruit, very soft citrus, very nicely blended, great balance of tequila & grapefruit, balanced sweet and tart, fresh.
Finish: Clean, lemon, soft, smooth, clean, crisp, fresh, easy drinking, refreshing, just right.

Gold Medal

Mimosa Royale Orange
(CA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Orange, mild tangerine, a splash of grapefruit, lemon bite, citrus, elderflower, floral, slightly creamy, light acid, semi-sweet, tart, good acidity, bright, decent balance, integrated, sparkling, nice spritz.
Finish: Balanced orange, bitter orange, faint tangerine, orange candy, lingering hint of creamsicle, nice as a spritzer ingredient, round, clean, fresh.

Gold Medal

Mixed-Up Yuzu Gin Fizz
(Little Toad Creek Distillery, NM)  Gin, yuzu juice, sparkling water, agave nectar.  16° prf

Palate: Nice yuzu flavor, real yuzu, fresh bright yuzu, strong yuzu, tangy citrus, floral hints, herbal notes, soft juniper note, sprightly gin, light gin, pickled ginger, balanced alcohol, nicely blended, zesty, really good.
Finish: Lemon, pineapple, citrus, natural flavor, peppery, classic Gin & Tonic, smooth, flavorful, would be great by the pool, refreshing.

Gold Medal

Captain Morgan Sliced Piña Colada
(Captain Morgan & Co.)  Natural flavors.  10° prf

Palate: Pineapple, dried pineapple, nice coconut, coconut dominates, enjoyable fruit notes, mint, candy-like, creamy.
Finish: Pineapple custard, light vanilla, tropical, bubbly, soft and easy, an enjoyable cocktail.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Yellowstone Cocktails Gold Rush
(Limestone Branch Distillery, KY)  Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Lemon, Fig Honey.  50° prf

Palate: Very spirit forward, bourbon, bourbon heat is evident immediately, lemon, candied lemon, citrus, honey, wood, has a bite, like a real cocktail.
Finish: Bourbon, lemon, lemon zest, mint, smooth honey, whisky syrups, vanilla, bourbon barrel, Gold Rush cocktail, piquant concoction, nice, well done.

Silver Medal

Mimosa Royale Berry
(GA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, natural berries, very fizzy berries, lemon, lime, floral, seltzer comes thru, balanced, high quality, a holiday mimosa, a fun cocktail.
Finish: Raspberry, raspberry ice, red berries, mixed berries, lemon, structured, perfect for hot day, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Malibu & Dole Pineapple Sparkling
(Pernod Ricard USA, NY)  Rum, Pineapple Juice & natural flavors.  9° prf

Palate: Tastes distinctively like pineapple, sweet ripe pineapple, dried pineapple, pineapple-apple juice, pineapple candy, floral, naturally balanced sweetness, good bubbles, great flavor.
Finish: Pineapple, pineapple candy, pineapple Lifesaver, raw coconut, mild lime, definitely natural flavors, not too sweet, well made, easy to drink.

Silver Medal

Lake Hour Watermelon Cucumber Tequila Cocktail
(PA)  Premium Tequila, fresh Watermelon Juice & real cucumber.  10° prf

Palate: Vivid cucumber, cucumber dominates, a hint of watermelon, lemon lime seltzer, flavored spa water, blanco tequila, a real cocktail, easy drinking.
Finish: Cucumber peel, mild watermelon, lemon, bubbly, balanced, very mellow, a good daytime drink, impressive.

Silver Medal

Malibu & Dole Pineapple Dragon Fruit Sparkling
(Pernod Ricard USA, NY)  Rum, Pineapple Juice & natural Dragon Fruit flavor.  9° prf

Palate: Pineapple forward, dried pineapple, creamy pineapple, strong dragon fruit, balanced fruit, bubbles, good carbonation, crisp, easy to drink, classic, very pleasant, pretty delicious.
Finish: Sweet pineapple, clean, refreshing, reminiscent of sunshine, a nice cocktail.

Silver Medal

Rivergreen Bee’s Knees
(JN Spirits, KY)  Premium Gin, Lemon, Honey & Sparkling Water.  24° prf

Palate: Predominant lemon, very lemony, citrus, gin comes thru, gin notes, dry gin, natural honey, candy, herbal, pine, super dry, tastes handmade, balanced, interesting.
Finish: Mild gin, complex, zippy, refreshing, very nice, enjoyable.

Silver Medal

SunnyD Vodka Seltzer PURPLE
(Sunny Delight Beverages Co., MN)  Blend of berry and grape natural flavors.  9° prf

Palate: Grape, tart grape, bright berry, La Croix sparkling water, seltzer water, tangy, well represented.
Finish: Very berry, grape soda, tannins, bright.

Silver Medal

Seven Skies Canned Cocktail Bali Rum Trader
(Boardroom Spirits, PA)  Rum, Pineapple Juice, Coconut, Banana Liqueur.  11° prf

Palate: Coconut forward, mild pineapple, lemon, lime, well-balanced, balanced fruit and alcohol, not too sweet, slightly tart, refreshing.
Finish: Coconut, lemon-lime, citrus, tropical, clean, flavorful, a refreshing drink.

Silver Medal

Malibu & Dole Pineapple Mango Sparkling
(Pernod Ricard USA, NY)  Rum, Pineapple Juice & natural Mango flavor.  9° prf

Palate: Mango upfront, mango juice, sweet pineapple, lovely mango/pineapple combo, berries, 7UP, balanced sweetness, natural flavors, integrated fruit, very good fruit, sparkling.
Finish: Mostly pineapple, hint of mango, tropical fruit, citrus, natural, smooth, could also be good as a mixer, super enjoyable.

Silver Medal

Mimosa Royale Mango
(CA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Good mango, grapey, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, wine, spumante, slightly sweet, carbonated, bubbles, balanced.
Finish: Mango, mild watermelon, lime, grape juice, honeyed, wine, sweet, mellow, easy drinking.

Silver Medal

Zing Zang Amazing Classic Margarita
(IL)  Premium Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Real Lime Juice.  18° prf

Palate: Lime, citrus, dried herbs, starts sweet then quickly turns tart.
Finish: Lime juice, lime peel, herbal, sweet, tart.

Silver Medal

BRONZE MEDAL AWARDS

Mimosa Royale Pineapple
(CA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Pineapple, semi sweet pineapple, lime, natural fruit flavor, 7Up, musky, woody, bubbly, nice balance of sweetness, high quality.
Finish: Lemon peel, would be a fine mixer, very enjoyable.

Bronze Medal

Mimosa Royale Apple
(CA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Apple, Macintosh apple, green apple, sparkling cider, apple Jolly Rancher, melon, balanced sweetness, rich profile.
Finish: Fresh crunchy apple, green apple, apple peel, dried fruit, natural flavor, very enjoyable.

Bronze Medal

Malibu Pineapple Bay Breeze Cocktail
(Pernod Ricard USA, NY)  White Rum, Pineapple Juice & natural Cranberry flavor.  9° prf

Palate: Old-style pineapple, sweet pineapple, mango, melted ice pop, candy, tropical, subtle rum, light rum, good sweetness, nicely sweet cocktail.
Finish: Unsweetened pineapple juice, pineapple candy, bubblegum, melted ice pop, sweet, satisfying.

Bronze Medal

Mimosa Royale Watermelon
(CA)  Premium white wine with 100% real fruit juice.  18° prf

Palate: Watermelon, watermelon juice, watermelon rind, citrus, wine, floral, perfumed,good bubbles, fizzy, not overpowering, nicely integrated flavors..
Finish: Watermelon, watermelon juice, lime, wine, fizzy, good carbonation, great on a hot day, easy to drink, very enjoyable.

Bronze Medal