SILVER MEDAL WINNERS
CÎROC Sunset Citrus Vodka Spritz (CA) 7% ABV
Palate: Tangerine, orange soda, nice blend of citrus flavors, Seven Up, controlled sugars, straight forward, well balanced, nicely crafted, pleasant.
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Beach Juice Vodka Lemonade (CA) 5% ABV
Palate: Lemony, unsweetened lemonade, lemon peel, vodka, tart, bitter notes, super subtle woody note, complex blend of flavors, nice cocktail finish, great for girls’ night.
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Spirited Hive Vodka Cranberry Lime (PA) 7% ABV
Palate: Lime forward, lemon/lime, citrus, hint of cranberry, mint, great balance of cranberry & lime, interesting, very original taste, crisp, refreshing, tasty.
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Zing Zang Mango Margarita (IL) 9% ABV
Palate: Coconut, mango, honey, cotton candy, cinnamon, sweet, tropical, very rich, tasty, nice over rocks, well represented, mango margarita indeed.
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Beach Whiskey Mango Lemonade (ID) 5% ABV
Palate: Pleasant mango, melon, seltzer, moonshine, well balanced, nice & tart, interesting, funky, mango & lemonade go nicely together, really decent RTD for mango fans, a great cocktail.
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Heritage Distilling Co. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy (WA) 6.9% ABV
Palate: Bright lemon, lemon squeeze, lemon drop, honey, creamy, caramel, cinnamon, red pepper, spices, very sweet, interesting flavor profile, full bodied, nicely balanced, has a kick, rich, nice finish.
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Zing Zang Margarita (IL) 9% ABV
Palate: Lemon, lime, citrus, sweet & sour mix, tequila, on the sweet side, smooth, pleasant, fiesta.
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Wigle Manhattan with Amaro (Pittsburgh Distilling Co., PA) 34% ABV
Palate: Vanilla, caramel, black tea, wormwood, bitter, woody, wood barrel, super oaky whiskey, slightly spicy version of the classic, wonderful.
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Kō Hana Mai Tai (Manulele Distillers, HI) 22% ABV
Palate: Lemon, lime, sour pineapple, very tropical, balanced, spot on for this cocktail, nice version of a classic, fabulous.
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CÎROC Colada Vodka Spritz (CA) 7% ABV
Palate: Lime margarita, sweet margarita, bitter-sweet lime, concentrated lime, lemon, triple sec, salt, balanced, tangy.
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Beach Whiskey Pineapple Coconut (ID) 5% ABV
Palate: Pineapple, coconut pie, tropical fruit, honey, agave syrup, flowery, buttered popcorn, great balance of coconut & pineapple, finishes off with whiskey, great for dessert.
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BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
Spirited Hive Gin Lemon (PA) 7% ABV
Palate: Lemon, lime, 7-UP, honey up front, lemon & honey nicely enhanced by gin, graham crackers, ginger, well balanced, clean, effective, a nice cocktail, delicious.
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Viva Grapefruit Tequila Seltzer (WI) 4.5% ABV
Palate: White grapefruit, smoky grapefruit, strong grapefruit, lemon/lime, agave, tequila, seltzer, smoky, clean, crisp, soft & easy.
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Viva Elderberry Tequila Seltzer (WI) 4.5% ABV
Palate: Smoky roasted agave, smoky tequila notes, tree bark, melon, sparkling water, refreshing.
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Viva Huckleberry Tequila Seltzer (WI) 4.5% ABV
Palate: Tart huckleberry, berries, floral notes, faint underlying notes of tequila, super seltzer, natural flavors, super light flavor, interesting blend, crisp, refreshing.
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Spirited Hive Tequila Ginger (PA) 7% ABV
Palate: Ginger, tequila, honey, dried daffodils, floral note, citrus, soda water, well balanced.
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Beach Juice Vodka Lemonade Fruit Punch (CA) 5% ABV
Palate: Tropical juice, fruit juice, Hawaiian Punch, seltzer, tart.
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Viva Watermelon Tequila Seltzer (WI) 4.5% ABV
Palate: Watermelon, mint, hint of agave, tequila, powdery, almost creamy, nice balance of flavors, easy going, crisp, refreshing, take this with you on your walk at the beach.
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MARGS Sparkling Mango Margarita (PA) 5% ABV
Palate: Mango, tangerine, orange, tart, seltzer-like, very bright, nice sparkle.
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