Craftwell Cocktails Takes Top Honors at 2026 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Guava Crush earns Best of Class and Double Gold, with two additional Craftwell Cocktails® earning Gold medals

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oct. 22, 2026 — Craftwell Cocktails® earned recognition for its approach to ready-to-drink cocktails at the 2026 Sunset International Spirits Competition, hosted in partnership with Sunset magazine. Craftwell Guava Crush earned Best Ready to Drink, Best of Class, Double Gold and 94 points, while Mango Lemon Smash and Pineapple Margarita each earned Gold medals and 94 points.

Craftwell Cocktails® are designed to deliver the bright fruit character, balance and complexity consumers expect from a well-made cocktail in a refreshing, approachable format.

The 2026 Sunset International Spirits results showcased the strength of that approach across the portfolio, with three Craftwell entries earning 94 points and Gold-level recognition.

• Craftwell Guava Crush led the lineup with Best of Class and Double Gold honors. Judges praised its display of “true guava (with) delicate, delicious light cider notes.”

• Craftwell Mango Lemon Smash earned Gold with 94 points, with judges highlighting its "lovely combo of flowers and tropical fruits."

• Craftwell Pineapple Margarita also earned Gold with 94 points, with judges describing its profile as “Bright pineapple, zesty lime, crisp cider finish with a refreshing margarita kick.”

“Craftwell Cocktails is about pushing the boundaries of what a ready-to-drink cocktail can be,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “By putting real fruit and authentic flavor first, we’re creating cocktails with the character, balance and complexity people expect from a great cocktail, while delivering the refreshment and convenience that make RTDs so appealing.”

The recognition comes as the ready-to-drink cocktail category continues to evolve, with innovation in flavor, refreshment and craftsmanship shaping the space. Craftwell Cocktails® delivers familiar cocktail-inspired flavors with real fruit ingredients, bringing a fresh perspective to the category.

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ABOUT CRAFTWELL COCKTAILS®

Embodying the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, Craftwell ready-to-drink cocktails are crafted with the same care and expertise that made the 2 Towns Ciderhouse team leaders in using real fruit to create award-winning ciders. Craftwell encourages consumers to live life with flavor and to create their own cocktail moments with easily portable deliciousness. Real, fresh fruit produces real, fresh flavors that are available in canned cocktails, top shelf bottles, on draft and as nonalcoholic cocktails.

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