Golden Eagle just did it again: this time earning Gold at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards, with an impressive 92 points! This annual competition spotlights the finest spirits in the world, judged blind by top bartenders, beverage directors, and spirits experts. Winning here means your product is loved and trusted behind the bar.
Hosted by Beverage Trade Network, the Bartender Spirits Awards are judged by active industry professionals. These are the same people pouring drinks every night and choosing what goes on their cocktail menus and back bars. That means this Gold medal reflects real-world appreciation from the people who actually serve spirits for a living.
Here's what the judges said about Golden Eagle:
“Wildflowers and wheat brighten the nose, the palate is slightly rustic but characterful, and it finishes with firm heat that adds backbone without clouding the clean flavor.”
Let’s break that down:
Bright, floral notes on the nose give it a fresh, uplifting character.
Rustic brightness in the flavor brings hearty, down-to-earth vibes.
Clean, full finish with backbone is the sign of a vodka that stands strong, ideal neat, on the rocks, or in well-designed cocktails. It’s not neutral: it’s memorable!
Bartender Trust
This gives us real-life validation from the industry. No brand name or slick marketing, just honest feedback from bartenders who live and breathe the trade. Bartenders can recommend Golden Eagle, knowing it’s been vet-approved, giving them confidence in offering something new. This win is fuel for our next market expansions, bar integrations, and cocktail programs.
How We Stack Up
The 2025 Awards featured competition from global brands and innovative craft distillers across categories. A Gold here means Golden Eagle leading in the game! This award places us among the world’s finest vodkas, favored for its flavor, character, and craftsmanship.
P.S. Ready to taste the award-winning spirit? Ask your bartender for a Golden Eagle neat or a GE martini... or you can try saying "I'll have a martini... and make it golden!"
