MINNEAPOLIS MN. June 09, 2026 - Blue Sky Miners has swept the awards board at the 2026 San Francisco RTD Awards hosted by the Tasting Alliance. The prestigious independent judging panel was helmed by Chief Judge and esteemed bartender & author, Jeffrey Morgenthaler.
“It’s a helluva haul,” says Blue Sky Miners Founder, Joe Heron “winning gold medals across 3 brands, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, 5 different flavors, illustrates consistent attention to detail, and focus on the highest quality beverages.”
“Awards matter. They shine a bright light on our portfolio. We are recognized consistently across multiple award competitions, from the San Francisco RTD Awards, to the IWSC, and RTD Magazine. But the ultimate judge is the consumer and this is just one key to unlock the consumption door”
“The higher the quality liquid, the higher the repeat purchase.” says Herb Heneman, Partner and Chief Commercial Officer. “This is an age-old truism that stands today. We aim to make the very highest quality beverages in our industry, simply because that is what the drinker deserves, and should expect.”
“Trust is critical in an overcrowded market, and these awards say to drinkers that they can trust our products to deliver delicious, highest quality ready to enjoy refreshment.” says Heneman.
SAN FRANCISCO RTD AWARDS
- DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL, Score: 97, Bar Diver Non-Alcoholic Cocktail - G&T
- GOLD MEDAL, Score: 93, Bar Diver Non-Alcoholic Cocktail - Negroni
- GOLD MEDAL, Score: 90, SOCIAL&CO - Limone Rinfrescante Spritz
- GOLD MEDAL, Score: 90, SOCIAL&CO - Pompelmo Rosso Spritz
- GOLD MEDAL, Score: 92, John Wolf & Co Apple & Ginger Ale - California Brandy Cocktail
In addition, Blue Sky Miners Ready To Enjoy Cocktails have received accolades from other credible, reputable panels:
IWSC 2024
- BAR DIVER White Russian Cream Cocktail - 97 Points
- BAR DIVER Moscow Mule Sparkling Cocktail 93 Points
RTD MAGAZINE
- SOCIAL&CO Limone Rinfrescante - Best In Class. Platinum Medal
- SOCIAL&CO Fragola Rosa - Platinum Medal
- SOCIAL&CO Arancia Classico - Gold Medal
- SOCIAL&CO Pompelmo Rosso - God Medal
- JOHN WOLF & CO - California Brandy + Apple Ginger Ale. Platinum Medal
- JOHN WOLF & CO - California Brandy + Blackberry Cola. Platinum Medal
- JOHN WOLF & CO - California Brandy + Cola. Gold Medal
- BAR DIVER White Russian - Gold Medal
The Blue Sky Miners portfolio of Ready To Enjoy cocktails are available on-premise and in fine liquor stores and retailers like Total Wine, Liquor Barn/GoPuff in the following states: MN, IA, WI, IL, MO, KS, OH, MI, PA, KY, TN, GA, CO.
All brands are available in 4-packs (20L SOCIAL&CO draught kegs).
About Blue Sky Miners, Inc.
Blue Sky Miners develops and builds distinctive, unique, upscale, adult ready to enjoy beverage brands. Blue Sky Miners portfolio of brands includes Bar Diver alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, SOCIAL&CO Italian-Style Spritzes and John Wolf & Co. California Brandy cocktails.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, and founded by beverage entrepreneurs Joe and Lesley Heron. Herb Heneman is Partner and Chief Commercial Officer.
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