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Bushwacker Spirits Celebrates 2024 Top Shelf 'Best In Class' Award

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Oct. 21, 2024 at 11:23 pm

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Sarasota, FL – Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream has seized the spotlight at the Top Shelf 2024 Gala, clinching the coveted Best in Class Rum RTD. This triumph marks a significant milestone in the brand's journey toward excellence.

Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream captivated the palates of The Tasting Alliance (San Francisco World Spirits Competition), scoring a 96 out of 100 and besting over 50 other brands including brands like Bacardi, Captain Morgan. 

Co-Founder of Bushwacker Spirits, Michael Smith aptly captured the magnitude of this achievement, stating, "To follow up our Double Gold Medal in the San Francisco Spirits Competition by also being named Best In Class Rum RTD at Top Shelf is a huge success for our brand.” He says, "We are immensely proud of this achievement, which underscores our team's commitment to curating and delivering the finest ready-to-drink cocktail for our valued customers."

Bushwacker Spirits extends their sincerest gratitude to all participants and the Tasting Alliance for their commitment to excellence and transparency in the judging process.

About Bushwacker Spirits: 

Bushwacker Spirits launched in 2020 with a mission to put the beloved traditional Bushwacker cocktail into a Ready-To-Drink format for the first time in its rich history and share it with the masses.

Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream is 17% ABV, and is currently available in 18 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Bushwacker Spirits and their Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream RTD cocktail, visit our website.

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Top Shelf 2024 is tailor-made for trade professionals and consumers seeking to grow and connect with award-winning brands. Whether you're looking to forge connections to retailers and importers or network with the influential faces behind leading brands, this is the place to be. 

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