This competition is controlled with blind tasting and judges do not receive information about the producer or price point, ensuring that the competition is fair and without bias. Blue Marble’s Pure Love Spiked Seltzer won GOLD, meaning this is an exceptional spirit and near the pinnacle of achievement. Silver medals appointed to Tropical Retreat, Berry Bliss and Citrus Joy are merited as an outstanding product in their category and show refinement, finesse, and complexity in this category. For placing so high, we will be listed in an upcoming issue of The Tasting Panel Magazine, which reaches over 90K beverage-trade decision-makers.