Bottle Raiders Announces First Annual Non-Alc Awards
Bottle Raiders announced the launch of its first annual “Zero Proof Choice Awards” on Thursday, set to take place later this year.
Bottle Raiders – the leading spirits and non-alcoholic beverage company founded by Dan Abrams – will host the the first-of-its-kind competition dedicated to non-alcoholic and functional beverages. announcing the winners of its Drinks with Benefits zero-proof festival in New York City on September 27th.
“There’s been an incredible surge of excitement in the non-alcoholic and functional beverage space, but very few have truly evaluated and celebrated the products driving it forward,” said Abrams in a statement. “We’re investing heavily in this category — from original content to national events — because we believe it’s not a passing trend, but a fundamental shift in how people drink. The Zero Proof Choice Awards will recognize the brands setting the standard and shaping the future.”
The judging process for the awards ceremony will be led by Third Place Bar founder Sam Bail and Zero Proof Nation founder Laura Silverman and will be divided into multiple categories, including non-alcoholic beer, wine alternatives, non-alcoholic spirits, and non-alcoholic cocktail bitters.
Entries will be judged in a blind taste test.
Submissions for the awards are currently open through July 21st, and tickets for the Drinks with Benefits festival are available here. The festival will include zero-proof tastings, food, and “sensorial experiences,” including guided meditation, DJs, and curated pairings.
