Positive, we might go on and on about how credible, worthwhile, and superior we expect the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are. However we expect you’d somewhat hear it first-hand from business members—so listed below are just a few experiences and concepts from attendees of the 2022 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards, who had spirits judged by our Chilled 100 crew of working bartenders.
“Spirits competitions are useful to manufacturers as a result of they assist in exposing the model’s merchandise to on a regular basis customers. When choosing a brand new or unfamiliar product to purchase, most individuals will search on-line for product critiques and awards. If the model has acquired an general constructive picture, the patron is extra seemingly to provide the product a strive. Moreover, these competitions present obligatory suggestions from business luminaries almost about a product’s high quality whereas displaying how the product stacks up in opposition to different merchandise in the identical class. The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards is an excellent idea and has a great deal of future potential as a result of it’s completely different than most competitions in that the merchandise are judged by people who find themselves solely behind the bar. That is good as a result of it removes plenty of bias that may be present in a number of the bigger spirits competitions and brings validation to a model as a result of it reveals that the merchandise that win are being utilized by the individuals who decide the competitors. We have been honored that our Blanco Vermut did so properly, and we look ahead to seeing the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards develop over the approaching years.”
STEVEN DRAGUN
Nationwide Ambassador, Bodegas Lustau
“Spirit award competitions are necessary for manufacturers, particularly smaller, discovery manufacturers like Santa Teresa. Profitable these accolades helps us amplify our high quality credentials whereas introducing the model to new audiences. These awards assist us construct on our perception that we’re producing one of many world’s greatest tasting rums in Santa Teresa 1796. To be acknowledged as one of many high spirits particularly rums in our business by a panel of well-respected business consultants just like the Chilled 100 is an honor. Santa Teresa 1796 began in america and continues to develop inside the on-premise. It’s an excellent recognition to see leaders of our spirits business fee our unbelievable rum so excessive. It’s a testomony to the 225 years of heritage and craftmanship that goes into making our rum.”
EDWIN HINCAPIE
Model Director, Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
“Because the quickest rising imported vodka in america, we have been assured that Damaged Shed was resonating with customers. However receiving recognition from a crew of devoted spirits professionals is a complete new stage of commendation that the crew are happy with. Having our vodka reviewed within the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards and receiving 95 factors with a Bartender Seal of Approval was an amazing honor. These awards validate our laborious work and make sure that we’ve created a very particular vodka which can proceed to shine in america and past. Receiving the Emblem of Excellence in Sustainability Award was additionally nice recognition of our continued efforts to scale back our footprint as we share our vodka with the world.”
MARK SIMMONDS
Grasp Blender, Damaged Shed
“As a brand new spirit model coming to market, getting into award competitions are extraordinarily useful for constructing credibility and establishing excellence inside the business,” explains Doughball Whiskey Katherine Foley, Senior Model Supervisor, Spirits, at MPL Manufacturers. “When outcomes are printed, we’re in a position to see how the merchandise we entered rank in opposition to direct rivals in particular classes. The outcomes additionally present us with a greater understanding of what business stakeholders consider our product. Moreover, we leverage the wins earned at Spirits Awards competitions in numerous advertising and marketing collateral and they’re instrumental in additional increasing our presence within the retail and digital areas in addition to our availability in new markets. MPL Manufacturers is honored that Dough Ball Whiskey was acknowledged within the first Chilled 100 Spirit Awards. Being chosen for such coveted awards just like the Bartender Seal of Approval Award and the Emblem of Excellence for Break Out Model Award is a real testomony to the innovation and high quality we attempt for at MPL Manufacturers. As a newcomer to the flavored whiskey class, The Bartender Seal of Approval specifically, is a particular win for Dough Ball. Bartenders have a big impact on any rising spirit model as they’re the “boots on the bottom” individuals using these merchandise, so we’re extraordinarily happy to know that Dough Ball was so properly acquired by Chilled bartenders. Dough Ball’s web site was just lately up to date, and we’re proud to now showcase the Chilled 100 “Break Out Model” digital medal and the 96-point excessive rating on the house web page.”
KATHERINE FOLEY
Doughball Whiskey Senior Model Supervisor, Spirits, MPL Manufacturers
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