BATANGA TEQUILA BLANCO WINS DOUBLE GOLD AT THE 2021 NEW YORK WORLD WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION
We are excited to announce that Batanga Tequila Blanco brought home a Double Gold from the 2021 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC).
Batanga, born in the heart of Tequila, is made using 100% blue Weber agave with traditional, old-world methods, that have been used for generations. Our jimadors hand-harvest the agave piñas from the agave fields, which are then cooked in traditional style masonry brick ovens. Batanga Blanco offers extraordinary brilliance, clarity and a great body. It’s crisp with flavors of pineapple, guava, hints of cinnamon, clove and warming spices.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
In the Competition’s nine-year history, the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC) has established itself as one of the most respected judging events in the eastern U.S.A. Our judges—predominantly from the New York area—are among the wine and spirits industry’s most trusted authorities, not only on the subject of quality wines and spirits, but also on the regional tastes and trends that drive the wine and spirits markets.
The NYWSC is a member of The Tasting Alliance, the parent organization of the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition, San Francisco International Wine Competition, and Singapore World Spirits Competition.
The Tasting Alliance Competitions are considered the most influential for a reason. They have elevated the reputation of many brands, and represent the ultimate curator for wine and spirits. Receiving a medal from the organization is a critical next step for any producer to earn recognition in the industry.
The Double Gold designation is awarded to the very few entries that receive Gold medal ratings by all members of the judging panel. These are among the finest products in the world.
Willamette week’s Summer bucket list
Searching for a cocktail that will impress your friends the next time you host a backyard BBQ? Batanga Tequila has you covered with the perfect recipe for a Spicy Paloma to dial up the heat at your next gathering. Like the idea of playing bartender, but in search of something without spice? They’ve got you covered there, too. Go ahead and give their classic Paloma a try, or mix things up and try a Strawberry Surfer. Whichever you choose, we’re sure your friends are going to designate you as the head bartender for all your future social gatherings.
The full Summer Bucket List can be found here.
Photography By Laura Jude Hathaway
BATANGA WINS GOLD AT 2020 BARTENDER SPIRITS AWARDS
Among submissions from over 34 countries, we are honored to announce that Batanga Tequila Blanco and Batanga Tequila Reposado each won a Gold Medal at the 2020 Bartender Spirits Awards. The Bartender Spirits Awards judge spirits across the parameters of Mixability, Balance and Versatility, Taste, Mouthfeel and Finish, Package and Price.
Batanga Tequila Blanco – Gold, 93 Points, “Batanga Blanco has very high mixability and value at the price point.”
Batanga Tequila Reposado – Gold, 92 Points, “Batanga Reposado has high mixability and value at the price point.”
ABOUT THE BARTENDER SPIRITS AWARDS
The aim of Bartender Spirits Awards is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands who are looking to enter the U.S. on-premise industry. The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.
The judging panel boasts some of the most renowned names in the US bar industry. The judging panel of the Bartender Spirits Awards included top bartenders at U.S. restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs. Judges from the panel also included cocktail consultants for on-premise establishments, who play an important buying role for their on-premise establishment.
According to CEO, Sid Patel of event organizer, Beverage Trade Network, “Idea of Bartender Spirits Awards is to put the best judges forward to evaluate the best on-premise spirits for the consumers. We were very pleased with the quality of the spirits we received in the second year of the competition”.
There were 7 double gold winners which scored 96 and more points, 127 gold medals in the 2020 Bartender Spirits Awards. The 2020 competition saw submissions from 34 countries including some new additions like Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Switzerland. The United States had the top submissions where 251 brands were entered followed by Mexico and Australia demonstrating the growth in Tequila and Australian craft spirits culture. Japan was the top favorite when it came to overall quality by country with the highest average by country for gold medals.
BATANGA REPOSADO WINS DOUBLE GOLD AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
We are pleased to announce that Batanga Tequila Reposado has won another significant award. Among the entries at the 2020 Denver International Spirits Competition, Batanga Tequila Reposado took home a Double Gold.
Batanga, born in the heart of Tequila, is made using 100% blue Weber agave with traditional, old-world methods, that have been used for generations. Our jimadors hand-harvest the agave piñas from the agave fields, which are then cooked in traditional style masonry brick ovens. Batanga Reposado is aged in American oak barrels lending coffee, vanilla and toffee notes that heighten the warming, bakery spices introduced in the production process. The subtle addition of a barrel come through in bold and unexpected flavor.
The Denver International Spirits Competition (DISC) is the region’s largest double blind professional spirits competition. The DISC is one of only a handful of other international spirit competitions worldwide (San Francisco, Berlin, London, New York). Spirits judging is done on a 100-point scale and by price categories, yielding the fairest ratings. Judges cast their votes for the best spirit entries in more than 120 different types.
Photography by Aubrie LeGault
BATANGA REPOSADO WINS BEST IN SHOW AT NEW YORK WORLD WINE & SPIRITS
We are pleased to announce that Batanga Reposado Tequila has won three noteworthy awards at the 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. Among the entries, Batanga Reposado Tequila won Best in Show, Aged White Spirit, as well as Best in Class, Double Gold for Reposado Tequila.
Batanga is an exceptional 100% agave tequila that appeals to all who enjoy Tequila and is distilled using 100 percent Orendain Estate grown agave grown in and around Tequila, Mexico. The piñas are baked in traditional brick ovens to guarantee taste and flavor profile. The yeast used in the fermentation process is cultivated at the distillery, in accordance with the original family formula.
“The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition is a special event for our team. Our competitions in San Francisco have been internationally recognized for their impartiality and influence, and we are excited to bring NYWSC up to the same standards,” said Tasting Alliance founder Anthony Dias Blue. “The quality of both this year’s entrants and judges was outstanding, and you will see that reflected in the winners.”
The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC) is a full-fledged member of The Tasting Alliance, the parent organization of the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition, San Francisco International Wine Competition and the newly formed Singapore World Spirits Competition. In the Competition’s nine-year history, the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC) has established itself as one of the most respected judging events in the eastern U.S.A. The judges —predominantly from the New York area—are among the wine and spirits industry’s most trusted authorities, not only on the subject of quality wines and spirits, but also on the regional tastes and trends that drive the wine and spirits markets.
The Tasting Alliance’s competitions are the nation’s most influential competitions for a reason, and both have earned an exceptional reputation among consumers and in the wine and spirits trade.
Photography by Aubrie LeGault
HOOD RIVER DISTILLERS ADDS BATANGA, A PREMIUM TEQUILA TO PORTFOLIO
Hood River Distillers, the largest and oldest importer, distiller and marketer of distilled spirits in the Northwest, today announced that they have expanded their long partnership with Mexico's Orendain family by becoming the U.S. importer for Batanga, a premium 100 percent agave Tequila.
Casa Orendain was established in 1926 by Don Eduardo Orendain. The Orendain family is one of the four founding families of the Tequila industry along with the Cuervos, Sauzas and Herraduras.