Drake's
Organic Spirits Receives Double Gold at 2019 WSWA
By FBWorld Team
Drake's
Organic Spirits announced today that Drake's Organic Premium
Vodka has been awarded Double Gold and Drake's Organic White
Rum has received Gold at the just concluded Wine & Spirits
Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention & Exposition in
Orlando, FL. The highly-respected awards are widely considered
among the most prestigious in the industry because judges are
industry experts who blind taste-test each spirit.
"We
are extremely honored to receive validation from the WSWA tasting
panel confirming that quality and taste can be achieved with
organic spirits," said Drake's Organic Spirits Founder
Mark Anderson. "We are committed to producing award-winning
spirits by using the highest quality organic products and giving
consumers a choice to buy and support brands that use ingredients
without all the chemicals and toxins that damage our planet."
Judging
and judging criteria for the Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition
is managed by The Tasting Panel magazine and The Somm Journal,
two of the most widely circulated trade publications in the
beverage industry.
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America is a national
membership organization advocating on federal, state, regulatory
and legal issues impacting distributors and the beverage alcohol
industry. Drake's Organic Spirits is a Diamond Member of WSWA.
The association's annual convention and exhibition draws thousands
of industry experts from around the country.
Previous
awards for Drake's include Gold in the Rum category and Silver
in the Vodka category at the Asia International Spirits Competition,
Double Gold in the Rum category at the 2017 Global Spirits Awards
and a Gold medal for its premium organic vodka at the 2017 San
Diego Spirits Festival International Spirits Competition.
Drake's
Organic Spirits is the first and only spirit line in the world
to be certified USDA organic, non-GMO Project Verified, gluten
free, vegan and kosher. The five certifications ensure a cleaner
drinking option that comes only from the highest quality organic
ingredients.
Drake's
Organic Spirits introduced its new Spiked Iceä freeze-and-eat
hand-held adult treats at the WSWA Convention. The adult organic
treats feature 15 percent ABV and 80 calories each. Drake's
Organic Spiked Ice will be available in four flavors: mango
rum punch, vodka lemonade, watermelon martini and classic mojito.
The
company also recently rolled-out an organic mix line that includes
Drake's Organic Mojito, Organic Moscow Mule, Organic VodkaRita
and Bloody Mary/ Hot Mary to compliment their ultra -premium
quality vodka, white rum and spiced rum. In addition, Drake's
offers a keg cocktail program that provides pre-mixed organic
cocktails to some of the largest venues in the United States.
Proceeds
from the sale of all Drake's Organic Spirits products help fund
Long
Lake Animal Rescue, an animal rescue foundation that
takes in animals in urgent need of a second chance at life.