PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside
Distilling's (NASDAQ: EAST) Azuñia tequila brand's distillery won
two significant awards. Azuñia's Rancho Miravalle
family-owned-and-operated farm and distillery located in Amatitán,
Mexico, which exclusively makes
and exports Azuñia's tequila lineup, was awarded as the Organic
Distillery of the year for 2019 at The New York International
Spirits Competition (NYISC). Also, the brand has been recognized by
peers and competitors in Mexico as
the National Museum of Tequila's
Distillery of the Year for 2019, awarded by the International College of Master Distillers – one of
the highest honors a tequila maker can win in Mexico.
"We are proud to award the Azuñia Tequila distillery the NYISC Organic
Distillery of the Year," said Adam
Levy, the founder of NYISC. "Their tequila stands out in a
crowded environment within the industry and with spirits judges,
and their commitment to being organic-only raises the bar for
tequila consumers."
The Organic Tequila Distillery of the Year medal, awarded by The
National Museum of Tequila in
Tequila, Mexico, recognizes
excellence in farming and authenticity in the process. Azuñia is
one of the few sustainable tequilas on the market made with USDA
and Bioagricert Organic, 100% pure Weber Blue agave, and does not
use a diffuser, nor add sugar, flavorings or other artificial
additives during the production process.
Azuñia's artisanal tequila-making method is unique as it uses
open-air fermentation, rather than rushing the process through the
usage of commercial yeasts. In all, from planting to bottling, it
takes 7-10 years to create the smooth, premium, and authentic
tequila, recently named "World's Best Reposado Tequila" by the San
Francisco World Spirits Competition.
"Being an organic distillery is a way of life for us, and we
know that being organic helps us assure our customers that our
product is grown and harvested responsibly and all-natural," said
Salvador Rivera Cardona, Azuñia's
master distiller. "Our hand-crafted process ensures that we are
making the best tequila possible, and all we export is Azuñia.
Eastside's Azuñia Tequila is currently transitioning from an
on-premise brand to a new entry into Eastside Distilling's national
off-premise distribution network. Azuñia joins Redneck Riviera
Whiskey, Hue Hue Coffee Rum, and Burnside Bourbon, in the national
platform with distributor partnerships with Young's Market Company,
RNDC, Breakthru Beverage and MS Walker, among others.
Wholesalers will promote and sell Azuñia Blanco, recently honored with Double Gold at
the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition; Azuñia Reposado,
which added to its "World's Best" designation with Gold at the New
York World Wine & Spirits Competition; Azuñia Añejo which took
home the prestigious Ultimate Spirits Challenge Chairman's Trophy
in 2019; and Azuñia Black, 2-Year Extra Aged Private Reserve Añejo,
earning 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.
About Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) has been producing
high-quality, award-winning craft spirits in Portland, Oregon, since 2008. The company is
distinguished by its highly decorated lineup of national brands
that include Redneck Riviera, Burnside Bourbons, Hue-Hue Coffee
Rum, and Azuñia Tequila. For more
information, visit eastsidedistilling.com and follow Eastside
Distilling on Twitter and Facebook.
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