Newport, Rhode Island, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newport Craft Spirits received Gold and Silver medals from a panel of high-profile spirits industry judges. In order to take home a medal in the competition, they must score highly in three different categories - Quality, Value and Packaging. Winning a medal at the USA Spirits Ratings Competition is the ultimate seal of approval, showing that Newport Craft Spirits are high-quality products with broad consumer appeal. Using a 100-point rating system as its guiding principles, USA Spirits awards medals for spirits that consumers want to buy, whether it is shopping for a spirit at a retail liquor store or ordering a spirit off a restaurant menu.

 

In order to receive a Gold or Silver medal at the USA Spirits Ratings competition, the spirits needed to score at least 80 to 90 points.

 

Below are the awarded spirits:

 

Thomas Tew Reserve Rum: Gold Medal, 90 points

Sea Fog Single Malt Whiskey: Silver Medal, 89 Points

White Squall Coastal Moonshine: Silver Medal, 89 points

Newport Craft Gin: Silver Medal, 88 Points

Thomas Tew Single Barrel Rum: Silver Medal, 87 Points

“We’re really excited that our spirits scored so highly on the various factors that determine the drinkability of a spirit,” said CEO, Brendan O’Donnell. “We really put a lot of emphasis on creating a spirit with broad consumer appeal, and one that spirit drinkers will enjoy for a variety of different occasions. This award is really a validation of our spirit making expertise.”

 

https://newportcraft.com/all-spirits

https://newportcraft.com/thomas-tew

 

information@newportcraft.com

(401) 849-5232

293 JT Connel Hwy,

Newport RI 02840

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Katelyn McSherry
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
401-595-3873
kmcsherry@mwmwealth.com