Recognision from the industry  

At the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards, the 6th edition which took place in San Francisco this May, Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur won a Double Gold medal, which is the ultimate seal of approval in the global spirits on-premise industry. Bandoeng’22 needed to score highly in all aspects of judging: Mixability, Balance and Versatility, Taste, Mouthfeel and Finish, Package & Price.

This competition recognizes that bartenders are the true influencers – their passions and tastes provide direction for the consumer, especially via their guidance with wine, beer or spirit recommendations. The creation of new drinks is often driven by bartender tastes and perceptions of current trends.

According to Sid Patel, CEO of event organizer Beverage Trade Network, “Idea of Bartender Spirits Awards is to put the best judges forward to evaluate the best on-premise spirits for the consumers. We were very pleased with the quality of the spirits we received in the 6th year of the competition”

Spirits were judged based on: Mixability, Balance and Versatility, Taste, Mouthfeel and Finish, Package & Price.

The tasting notes given by the judges
This is what the judges say about Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur:

Great expression of pandan, really putting it front and center. Along with that there is hazelnut or macadamia nut lending to an impressive viscosity. Fantastic value and a terrific modifier for mixing.

The winners

“We are extremely pleased that our spirits performed so highly at the recent Bartenders Spirits Awards,” said Mariska van Beek, co-owner Bandoeng’22.  “Winning an award is particularly important to us because it shows that we are making the types of spirits that bartenders in the US actually want to buy and want to use.”

Winning a Bartender Spirits Award is a mark of excellence that is recognized across the bar industry. As a brand owner we are looking together with Duggans Distillers (Importer) to grow our distribution in the United States, this is the perfect chance to win recognition for Bandoeng’22 within the on-premise channels of the U.S. marketplace.

About Bandoeng’22
Bandoeng’22 is a multi-award-winning liqueur with the distinguished taste, scent and color of pandan. Established in 2019, it’s made in the Netherlands and is a tribute to our Dutch-Indonesian heritage. Bandoeng’22 is the liqueur to give cocktails and desserts an Asian twist.

About the Bartender Spirits Awards
The Bartender Spirits Awards looks to identify spirits that should become additions to bar inventories. The aim of the spirits competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands looking to enter the U.S. on-premises industry.

The organizers of the event are Beverage Trade Network, a leading online platform dedicated to connecting the global beverage industry. The BTN platform helps the beverage professionals connect with peers and understand the global business landscape, leading to the overall growth of the beverage industry. Beverage Trade Network also hosts other events such as, IBWSS shows (London, Shanghai, and San Francisco), along with other events including USA Trade Tastings, London Competitions (Wine, Beer & Spirits), USA ratings (Beer & Spirits), and 14 other events around the world.