Golden Eagle made a bold impression at the 2024 SIP Awards. This competition is one of the most respected tasting contests judged entirely by consumers. In a sea of hundreds of entries across spirits and mixers, our ultra-premium Character Vodka won Gold, outshining many esteemed brands along the way.
This isn’t your typical industry judging panel. SIP is all about real drinkers testing spirits in blind tastings. They give honest feedback on taste, packaging, and appeal. In 2024, over 1,300 entries from 56 countries vied for medals across all categories.
Typical vodka winners include large multinational labels - we’re talking household names. They’re judged alongside craft distillers, new launches, and bold flavor innovators. That means for Golden Eagle to break through with Gold is a massive validation of our approach: real flavor, real character.
What GOLD Means for Us (and You)
Real validation from real drinkers, not just industry panels: We’re talking regular folks who tasted bottle after bottle and picked ours as something special.
Confidence for our community: Whether in the cocktail bar or your home bar, pouring Golden Eagle makes your guests feel appreciated.
Momentum for what’s next: Gold from SIP builds brand trust and excitement, driving our next chapters in new territories and menus.
Meet the Competing Spirit Scene
SIP entries include global brands as well as boutique distillers—vodkas, agave spirits, whiskeys, and cordials. Many are commercial brands with decades of shelf presence. However, it is taste, not brand equity, that drives the awards. Distinguishing itself in that lineup demonstrates that Golden Eagle is both a beautiful bottle and a truly well-made, memorable spirit.
