High Spirits Awards: Read the Results Here!
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by The Clever Root Staff
In the inaugural High Spirits Awards, the best of the best cannabis beverages were awarded medals after being blind-tasted by some of the best palates in the business. The Clever Root is honored to share the results and provide more information about some of the best beverages in market. Read more about the competition here.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Beverage, Best Beer/Wine/Cider, Platinum medal
This dealcoholized live resin infused cider won the judges over with its dry, balanced and cannabis forward profile. A true cider-lover’s cider, judges also loved its low dose drinkability.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Platinum medal
Nowadays Cannabis Infused Beverage
An easy-drinking spirit replacer, Nowadays boasts tropical fruit notes and a smooth finish that makes it a great alcohol-free swap in any recipe calling for tequila.
WINNER! Best Ready-to-Drink Cocktail, Platinum medal
Better than Booze Elderberry Infused Gin & Tonic
This canned cannabis take on the classic cocktail wowed our judges with its true-to-G&T character, bright botanicals and overall balance and mouthfeel. A lovely swap that won’t have you missing the original.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Coffee/Tea, Platinum Medal
Subculture Delta 9 THC Cold Brew
There wasn’t anything to not love about this one: High quality coffee, a subtle sweet blend of oat milk, brown sugar and 10 mg. hemp derived cannabinoids combined for the ultimate wake-and-bake.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Sparkling Water, Platinum medal
Bright, clean, true-to-fruit and refreshing, this seltzer gave the judges everything that want out of a classic, quality seltzer. A new entry from infusion firm Reixis that proves one to watch.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Liquid Additive, Gold Medal
Azuca CBD Infused Simple Syrup
Putting cannabinoids into a simple syrup format is bound to be a hit with a bunch of bartenders, and more than a few of our judges wanted to get behind the stick and play with this innovative and quality product.
WINNER! Best Cannabis Soda, Gold Medal
Mary Jones Cannabis Co. Berry Lemonade Cannabis-Infused Soda
Mary Jones’ line of sodas strikes the perfect balance of staying true to its soda roots - without going over the top sugar bomb on this one. Fresh, fruity and fun with its vibrant blue hue, this is the sophisticated stoners classic sipper.
Platinum Medal
9 Leaves Infused American Lager
With a classic, clean lager profile, this nonalcoholic infused beer channels sunny afternoons spent by the shore, and offers a clean, food-friendly flavor profile.
Platinum Medal
Bright zesty citrus with an undertone of botanical complexity, complemented by a round, rich mouthfeel, send this sipper into near-perfect canned canna-cocktail status.
Platinum Medal
This product became the buzz of the judging room when the judges tasted it and discovered it tasted just like… well, water. This infused still water offered a clean, pure water flavor and a natural mouthfeel. Sure to be a favorite among the hydrated set.
Gold Medal
Better than Booze Rosemary Infused Grapefruit Paloma
With true fruit- and -herb flavor profiles, the Better than Booze take on a Paloma taps into the refreshing nature of the classic cocktail - and channels the herbaceous notes of cannabis with the addition of rosemary.
Gold Medal
Mary Jones Cannabis Co. Root Beer Cannabis-Infused Soda
It doesn’t get any more downright-Root beer than this one. Creamy, sweet, indulgent with a touch of bitter root, this classic soda option from some of the biggest names in craft soda hits the nail on the head.
Gold Medal
This Turkish Apple tea flavored sipper offered light, soft and lovely notes that our judges really gravitated toward. A clean, sipple nightcap as the name suggests, the clean and pure flavors would also make for a versatile cocktail base.
Gold Medal
With flavors of blackberry, hibiscus, ginger and mint, Fable Night Flight is complex and enticing, making for a complete cocktail-like experience and serious drinker will love.
Gold Medal
It can be hard to make a sparkling water feel “juicy” with fruit notes, but WYNK’s mango sipper brings rich mouthfeel and bright authentic flavors in every can.
Gold Medal
Crafted by master mixologist Warren Bobrow, this bold and ginger-spiced concoction made of lime, ginger and rice vinegar features simple, clean ingredients that go a long way.
Gold Medal
Another standout G&T, this version from Squared offers clean, classic flavors that verge on Dry London Gin and sharp juniper.
Gold Medal
Stone fruit, pine and rosemary sing a soft and delicious tune, with soft white peach notes and a kiss of botanicals lending balance and structure to this ready to drink quaff.
Gold Medal
Sweet pineapple flavors come through in a clean, fruity-forward profile. Juicy and fresh; classic Mexican soda-style.
Gold Medal
Bright and citrusy with the perfect balance of sweet-tart juiciness. Refreshing and chuggable.
Gold Medal
Old fashioned Root Beer flavor makes this updated take on a classic a must for any soda lover. Clean, creamy flavors aren’t too sweet and are balanced by the authentic bitter bark profile.
BRONZE MEDALS
Saint Vèrte Carte Blanch
Twist Ganjarita
