LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious
2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition has awarded a
Double Gold Medal to Blackeye Gin in its competitive Best
Gin category, less than a year after launching to market. Each
category is judged by a panel of 36 esteemed industry experts
awarding top prizes only to the best of the best, with Blackeye
being awarded an impressive 95/100 rating.
Hailed as the 'unofficial spirit of rugby,' Blackeye Gin was
founded by rugby legends Mike
Tindall and James Haskell
alongside television presenter Alex
Payne last year off the back of the trio's 'The Good, The
Bad and The Rugby' global podcast.
Born out of a desire to support the future of the game they love,
the brand's purpose is to contribute £1.50 from each bottle sold to
fund three key categories: research, risk and recovery for players
past and present.
A spirit so smooth it can be enjoyed neat, Blackeye Gin
stands head and shoulders above its competition, with a unique
combination of botanicals sourced from each of the leading rugby
nations. A truly outstanding premium spirit with hints of forest
pine, pronounced juniper and bright fresh pressed lemon coupled
with sweet orange and zesty tangerine, it has a soft, complex and
full mouthfeel that impressed the judges.
"To be awarded a Double Gold Medal in the first spirits
competition we have entered is an exceptional result we're thrilled
with and shows we can stand shoulder to shoulder with industry
giants with a truly superior product," said Simon Hunt, CEO of Catalyst Spirits, maker of
Blackeye Gin.
"When we were building Blackeye Gin we wanted to create a brand
with a difference; one that gave back to the game we love and help
secure the future of rugby," said Mike
Tindall, Co-Founder of Blackeye Gin. Co-Founder James Haskell added "Winning Double Gold at the
2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition shows that it's
possible to create a truly outstanding product with purpose that
doesn't compromise on taste. We believed it was possible to
prioritise the quality of our super-premium gin whilst still giving
back, and the result is testament to our mission, and one we're
incredibly proud of."
Distributed by Maverick Drinks and available from the UK on
Ocado, Amazon, Master of Malt and independent stores (RRP £35.95),
Blackeye Gin will be launching into the US and other rugby-loving
nations in the coming months, and recently launched Ready To Drink
cans, available in packs of 12 from Master of Malt, from
£35.95.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
£1.50 contribution from each purchase of a bottle of Blackeye
Gin goes toward the Blackeye Rugby Fund, to fund projects in
research, risk and recovery for players past and present.
Please drink responsibly. Blackeye Gin. 40% Alc/Vol. 700ml
£35.95. Produced by Catalyst Spirits, London, UK.
ABOUT CATALYST SPIRITS
Catalyst Spirits is a global spirits company focused on
leveraging the new economy and our vast experience to build and
rapidly grow premium brands consumers truly want. Our fine spirits
portfolio includes Blackeye Gin and Howler Head, the original
banana flavoured Kentucky spirit
and an official partner of UFC; The Oceanus Hibernicus, a unique
blend of Irish and Scottish malt whisk(e)y; and a number of other
exciting brands in development. The Catalyst Spirits team
leverages hundreds of years of in-depth industry know-how to
develop impactful brands and bring them to market with pace,
building them with exceptional marketing, retail, ecommerce and
distributor support.
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