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The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received seven (7) medals at the 2025 London Spirits Competition (LSC) – including the prestigious Tequila Producer of the Year award in addition to two (2) Gold medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand one hundred two (1,102) international medals and awards, becoming the first-ever tequila brand to surpass the historic 1,100 award milestone.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including two (2) Platinum medals and six (6) Gold medals, at the 2024 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards (LVGSA) – the most of any tequila brand in the competition. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand forty (1,040) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received ten (10) medals, including six (6) Gold medals, at the 2024 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition (CCIWSC). In addition, Cierto’s Reserve Collection Añejo was named Best Añejo Tequila and its Private Collection Extra Añejo was named Best Extra Añejo Tequila, with judges praising the “beautiful balance between agave and oak” achieved by Cierto’s Master Distillers. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand thirty-two (1,032) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received three (3) medals, including two (2) Gold medals, at the 2024 Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards (SWSIA). The brand also took home the competition’s signature accolade for packaging excellence with the Best Bottle Design award, acknowledging Cierto’s commitment to quality, elegance and craftsmanship that extends beyond taste. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand twenty-two (1,022) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including four (4) Gold medals, at the 2024 San Diego Spirits Festival (SDSF) – the most of any tequila brand in the competition. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand sixteen (1,016) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received six (6) medals, including three (3) Gold medals, at the 2024 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (SSCMB) – by far the most of any tequila brand in the competition. Cierto’s Private Collection Blanco was also awarded the prestigious Grand Gold medal as the top overall tequila, deemed a “revelation” by SSCMB’s judging panel of international spirits experts from thirty-eight (38) countries. “With over 2,700 entries in this year’s competition, a record high, Cierto’s standout performance is proof positive of the global appeal of pure, natural True tequila made with artistry and intention at every step,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand eight (1,008) international medals and awards to date.

Cierto Tequila, a portfolio of 100% natural, additive-free luxury tequilas, proudly announces a groundbreaking milestone, as it becomes the first-ever tequila brand to cross the 1,000 award mark. This incredible achievement solidifies Cierto’s position as “The World’s Finest Tequila” and a benchmark of excellence and authenticity.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including two (2) Gold medals, at the 2024 Melbourne International Spirits Competition (MISC) – the most of any tequila brand evaluated by its trade-only blind judging panel of spirits experts and connoisseurs. Cierto was also named Tequila of the Year at MISC, a competition in which the brand has been named Distiller of the Year three (3) times. With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred ninety-four (994) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including three (3) Gold medals, at the 2024 Asia International Spirits Competition (AISC) – by far the most of any tequila brand in the competition. Cierto was also given the prestigious title of Tequila of the Year, remarkably the fourth time the brand has been given top honors at AISC since its first entry into the competition in 2019. With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred eighty-six (986) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received seven (7) medals, including Gold, at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge (ISC). This marks five consecutive years in which Cierto has taken home Gold from the ISC, one of the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competitions in the world. With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred seventy-eight (978) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was named Spirit of the Year at the 2024 USA Spirits Ratings (USASR), en route to receiving twelve (12) medals in total – the most of any tequila brand in the competition. In addition to its prestigious designation as Spirit of the Year, awarded to the single highest-scoring product in the competition, Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Reposado was named Tequila of the Year, Mexico’s Best Spirit of the Year and Best Spirit of the Year by Quality. Judges praised Cierto’s “complex” flavor profile that “finishes long, with a light wood influence” as a gold standard in tequila and the number-one spirits brand for 2024. With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred seventy-one (971) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including a remarkable five (5) Double Gold medals and one (1) Gold medal at the 2024 Singapore World Spirits Competition (SWSC), presented by The Tasting Alliance. “Cierto has been named a unanimous Double Gold winning tequila by SWSC’s illustrious judging panel every year in which we have entered,” remarked Cierto Chief Growth Officer Jim Ruane, “further strengthening the global movement towards additive-free, true tequila.” With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred fifty-nine (959) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received nine (9) medals, including the title of Best Extra Añejo, at the 2024 New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC), presented live at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. “We’re thrilled to be honored at the spirits industry’s largest and most prestigious conference, in front of its top experts, connoisseurs, award-winning bartenders and tastemakers,” remarked Cierto Chief Growth Officer Jim Ruane. “What a testament to our Master Distillers’ dedication to crafting authentic, true tequila with zero additives.” With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred fifty-one (951) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including Gold, at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). Judges praised Cierto’s “complexity of oak caramels and barrel spices,” “marvelously silky mouthfeel” and a finish that’s “long, persistent and appealingly evolving.” With these new honors, Cierto has won nine hundred forty-two (942) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received six (6) medals at the 2024 World Tequila Awards. Cierto’s Reserve Collection Extra Añejo was also named Best Extra Añejo, marking the fourth time Cierto has been given this prestigious title. Judges praised the tequila’s “complex notes of agave, pepper, leather, tobacco, vanilla, caramel and cinnamon” and “well integrated oak” due to Cierto’s gentle maturation in rare French Limousin oak casks. With these new honors, Cierto has now won nine hundred twenty-seven (927) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received a remarkable nineteen (19) medals at the 2024 SIP Awards, by far the most of any tequila brand in the competition – including two (2) Platinum medals, three (3) Double Gold medals and two (2) Gold medals. Cierto’s Reserve Collection Blanco was also named Best of Class.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received nine (9) medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), the most of any tequila brand in the competition – including a remarkable five (5) Double Gold medals and three (3) Gold medals. Cierto’s Private Collection Reposado was also awarded a prestigious Platinum medal in acknowledgment of its third consecutive Double Gold designation. In total, this marks the sixth straight year in which Cierto’s range of 100% natural, additive-free tequila has been honored as a Double Gold winner at SFWSC.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received nine (9) medals at the 2024 London Spirits Competition (LSC) – including the prestigious Tequila of the Year award and two (2) Gold medals. Described by LSC’s judging panel as “elegant, round and complex,” Cierto earned the highest overall rating of any tequila brand in the competition. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred ninety-three (893) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) Gold medals at the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition (DISC) – the most of any brand in the competition. This marks six consecutive years in which Cierto has been named a Gold medalist at DISC. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred eighty-four (884) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including two (2) Gold medals, at the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards (LASA) – the most of any tequila brand in the competition. “For the second year in a row, Cierto’s 100% natural, additive-free tequila was held as the Gold standard by the L.A. Spirits Awards’ esteemed and forward-thinking judging panel,” says Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred seventy-six (876) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of ten (10) medals at the 2024 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge (LAIWSC) – including the prestigious designations of Best Tequila, Best Blanco and two (2) Gold medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred sixty-eight (868) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of ten (10) medals at the 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge (SDIWSC) – surpassing all other brands in the competition. The SDIWSC awarded Cierto five (5) Gold medals and the prestigious designations of Best Añejo and Best Extra Añejo. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred fifty-eight (858) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded three (3) medals at the 2023 Tequila Aficionado Brands of Promise Awards – including Platinum and Gold. Tequila Aficionado described Cierto as “spectacular,” “dangerously good” and “a beautiful example of what can happen when you have agaveros making your tequila.” With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred forty-eight (848) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals at the 2023 Tequila Mezcal Challenge (TMC) – the most of any brand in the competition – including a prestigious Best in Show honor and three (3) Gold medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won eight hundred nineteen (819) international medals and awards to date.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded five (5) medals at the 2023 Sommelier Challenge International Spirits Competition (SCISC) – including three (3) Gold medals and the prestigious title of Best Tequila. With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred ninety-one (791) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was given three (3) Triple Still Awards at the 2023 Tasting Alliance Competitions. The Triple Still Award is a new accolade honoring the few remarkable products that have earned coveted Double Gold medals across the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, New York World Spirits Competition and Singapore World Spirits Competition in a single calendar year.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals, including an incredible four (4) Double Gold medals and three (3) Gold medals, at the 2023 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWWSC). “Cierto has been recognized as a Double Gold winning tequila every year in which we have entered the competition,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. “We are honored that Cierto is considered a standard-bearer by such an esteemed judging panel, in one of the most sophisticated drinking cities in the world.” With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred eighty-two (782) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company, producer of the 100% natural, additive-free Cierto Tequila portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of its senior leadership team of seasoned industry executives, with decades of collective experience leading premium global beverage businesses.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila won eight (8) medals, including seven (7) Gold, at the 2023 Craft Competition International Awards (CCIA) – by far the most of any tequila in the competition. With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred sixty-two (762) international accolades.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila won eight (8) medals, including two (2) Platinum medals and five (5) Gold medals, at the 2023 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition (CCIWSC). With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred fifty-four (754) international accolades and has become the first tequila brand in history to surpass the 750-award milestone.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was crowned Best Tequila at the 2023 L.A. Spirits Awards (LASA). Cierto was also named Best Añejo Tequila and received ten (10) medals in total, including Platinum and Gold, by far the most of any tequila brand in the competition. “The judging panel for the L.A. Spirits Awards is a who’s-who of the world’s most respected and forward-thinking spirits experts, which means the awards are among its most intensely competitive.” says Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. “That Cierto was chosen by this esteemed group as Best Tequila is validation that tequila made with respect for tradition, in harmony with nature and with zero additives is the gold standard.” With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred forty-six (746) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded five (5) medals, including the prestigious title of Best Extra Añejo, at the 2023 World Tequila Awards (WTA). With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred thirty-six (736) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals, including Gold, at the 2023 International Spirits Challenge (ISC). This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Cierto has taken home a Gold medal at the ISC. With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred thirty-one (731) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals, including an incredible five (5) Double Gold medals and one (1) Gold medal, at the 2023 Singapore World Spirits Competition (SWSC). This marks the second consecutive year in which Cierto Tequila has been honored as a Double Gold winner. With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred twenty-three (723) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was honored at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with ten (10) awards, including one (1) Chairman’s Trophy, two (2) Top 100 Spirit acknowledgments and seven (7) 90+ Point ratings. This marks the second consecutive year in which Cierto has been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy. “The ratings given by the Ultimate Spirits Challenge are highly respected by consumers and trade, who want to know that the products they are choosing are among the world’s best,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. “We are honored that the exacting standards of our Master Distillers, Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza, translate to a tequila worthy of such consistently high recommendation.” With these new honors, Cierto has won seven hundred fifteen (715) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila Private Collection Blanco was honored in Robb Report’s Best of the Best as 2023’s Best Tequila. The recognition comes less than 6 months after its launch to the US public in February, a remarkable achievement within the most dynamic category in spirits. Robb Report cited Cierto’s “vanilla, butterscotch and ripe apple” flavors along with its “incredibly creamy mouthfeel” – calling Cierto a tequila “worth enjoying on its own” and making note that no additives are ever used in its production. “Robb Report’s readers and writers are among the world’s most discerning and knowledgeable,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. “We’re excited to share this honor with our growers and distillers in Jalisco as a testament to their ongoing commitment to exceptional, authentic tequila.” With this new accolade, Cierto has won seven hundred five (705) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of eight (8) medals at the 2023 Los Angeles Invitational Spirits Challenge (LAISC) – the most of any tequila brand. The LAISC awarded Cierto two (2) Double Gold medals and the highly coveted Best Extra Añejo. With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred forty-five (645) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of nine (9) medals at the 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge (SDIWSC) – surpassing all other tequila brands. The SDIWSC awarded Cierto six (6) Gold medals and the prestigious designation of Best Extra Añejo. With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred thirty-seven (637) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of eight (8) medals at the 2022 Europe Wine & Spirits Trophy (EWST) – surpassing all other tequila brands. The EWST awarded Cierto two (2) Double Gold medals, one (1) Grand Gold medal and two (2) Gold medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred twenty-eight (628) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals and two (2) Best of Class honors, including the prestigious Best Tequila, at the 2022 Craft Distillers Spirits Competition (CDSC) – surpassing all other tequila brands. Cierto Tequila Reserve Collection Extra Añejo was named Best Tequila overall and Cierto Tequila Private Collection Reposado was named Best Reposado. With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred twenty (620) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals, including an incredible four (4) Double Gold medals and two (2) Gold medals, at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This marks the fifth consecutive year in which Cierto Tequila has been honored as a Double Gold winner. “This is about as good as it gets,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. “We are honored that one of the world’s most discerning judging panels has recognized Cierto as a Double Gold tequila every year in which we have entered the competition. The awards are a fitting testament to the philosophy, craftsmanship and consistency of our Master Distillers, Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza.” With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred ten (610) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded six (6) medals at the 2022 Sunset International Spirits Competition (SISC) – surpassing all other tequila brands. The SISC awarded Cierto one (1) Best of Class medal, three (3) Gold medals and two (2) Silver medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred ninety-four (594) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals at the 2022 USA Spirits Ratings (USASR) – surpassing all other tequila brands. The USASR awarded Cierto one (1) Gold medal and seven (7) Silver medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred eighty-eight (588) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded eight (8) medals at the 2022 Tequila Mezcal Challenge (TMC) – surpassing all other tequilas. The TMC awarded Cierto two (2) Gold medals, four (4) Silver medals and two (2) Bronze medals. With these new honors, Cierto has won six hundred two (602) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded a total of seven (7) medals, including six (6) Gold medals and one (1) Silver medal, at the 2022 London Craft Spirits Awards (LCSA) – far surpassing all brands across all spirits categories. “Amidst thousands of entrants at the London Craft Spirits Awards, the esteemed judging panel of European spirits experts recognized Cierto’s quality, elegance and global appeal,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto Tequila’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred eighty-eight (588) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila won an incredible seventeen (17) awards and medals at the 2022 SIP Awards – two (2) Platinum medals, four (4) Double Gold medals, one (1) Gold medal, one (1) Silver medal, eight (8) Consumers’ Choice Awards and one (1) Innovation Award. “We are especially excited that the community of consumer connoisseurs, those whose recognition we seek most, appreciates the luxuriously smooth taste and unparalleled quality of Cierto,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto Tequila’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred seventy-three (573) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded an incredible sixteen (16) medals at the 2022 Denver International Spirits Competition (DISC). The DISC awarded Cierto eleven (11) Gold medals, four (4) Silver medals and one (1) Bronze medal – surpassing all other tequila brands. “We are honored that the Denver International Spirits Competition’s prestigious panel, comprised of some of the most discerning beverage professionals in the world, appreciates the craftsmanship of our distillers and the unparalleled quality of Cierto,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto Tequila’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred forty-eight (548) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded an amazing eight (8) medals at the 2022 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) – surpassing all other tequila brands. The ISC awarded Cierto one (1) Gold medal and seven (7) Silver medals. “The International Spirits Challenge is one of the most respected and rigorous spirits competitions in the world, and we are honored that its experienced judges recognize Cierto’s standout quality amidst thousands of global entries,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred thirty-two (532) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded six medals at the 2022 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). “We take pride that IWSC’s judging panel, 400 of the world’s most sophisticated and discerning palates, recognizes that Cierto is truly a world-class tequila,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred twenty-four (524) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded four (4) Gold medals at the 2022 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge (LAIWSC) – surpassing all other tequila brands. “Los Angeles is one of the most forward-drinking and discerning tequila markets in the world, and we are honored to know its leading connoisseurs agree that Cierto’s quality and craftsmanship are world-class,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto Tequila’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred eighteen (518) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded an unmatched eight (8) medals at the 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge (SDIWSC). The SDIWSC awarded Cierto one (1) Platinum medal, five (5) Gold medals and two (2) Silver medals – surpassing all other tequila brands. “San Diego is one of the biggest tequila markets in the world and home to some of the industry’s most respected experts. We take pride in this recognition of Cierto’s incredible quality from the SDIWSC, which honors the craftsmanship of our distillers and growers,” remarks Jim Ruane, Cierto Tequila’s Chief Growth Officer. With these new honors, Cierto has won five hundred fourteen (514) international medals and awards.

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila was awarded an incredible twelve medals at the 2021 Cigar & Spirits Magazine World Spirits Competition (CSMWSC). The CSMWSC awarded Cierto two (2) Double Gold medals as well as 97-point ratings for both the Cierto Reserve Collection Blanco and the Cierto Reserve Collection Extra Añejo. The CSMWSC also honored Cierto with one (1) Gold medal, six (6) Silver medals, and three (3) Bronze medals — far surpassing all other tequila brands at the CSMWSC. With these twelve new medals, Cierto Tequila has now won five hundred and six (506) international medals and awards. Cierto Tequila is authentic, 100% natural “true” tequila made exclusively from healthy, mature Highland agave in Jalisco, Mexico. Due to its character, complexity, and incredibly smooth taste, tequila experts around the globe have called Cierto the “World’s Finest Tequila.”