KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco
World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) announced results for 2021 and
Mean Mule Distilling Co. has earned the prestigious Gold award for
its Silver spirit. This is Mean Mule's first recognition from the
SFWSC, and is the latest achievement in a year of growth for this
emerging leader in the Agave spirits category.
In a year riddled with challenges brought on by COVID-19, Mean
Mule has shown exceptional focus and determination that has enabled
growth and success few have enjoyed in the spirits industry. "We
are over the moon to have our Silver spirit recognized with the
Gold medal from the SFWSC!" said Jeff
Evans, CEO and founder of Mean Mule. "We are so grateful to
our entire team and loyal customers. This award is a testament to
their hard work and passion for our products."
In only their fifth year of operation, Mean Mule has quickly
grown from scrapy start-up to standard bearer for American Agave
spirits. In addition to the now award winning Silver Spirit, Mean
Mule's product line-up also includes a Gold spirit that is aged for
at least eight weeks in virgin Missouri White Oak barrels, and the
recently launched Heritage spirit that is aged for a full year in
Missouri White Oak barrels.
The growth in their product line is only one bright spot over
the past year. Since 2018 Mean Mule has been aggressive in
marketing their products through their own tasting room and private
event space, both located in Kansas
City's historic Crossroads district. When faced with the
challenges that COVID-19 presented to in-person gatherings the team
at Mean Mule quickly pivoted to a digital-first approach to
promoting and selling their spirits and handcrafted cocktail kits.
"This brand is all about delivering an experience that complements
the product itself," said Meg Evans,
COO of Mean Mule. "So to have the SFWSC acknowledge the Silver
spirit as setting the standard for our category really validates
our commitment to this standard of quality."
As one of the first American distillers to use Weber Blue Agave,
Mean Mule considers this award a great honor for them and those
distillers who are following in their footsteps. Master Distiller
Tyler Gloe and his team acknowledge this important milestone and
are eager to repeat the achievement in 2022 by continuing to
deliver products and experiences that enable customers to relax and
enjoy unique, quality spirits time after time.
Editor's Notes:
- Mean Mule is the leading maker of American Agave spirits, which
is a separate category from Tequila.
- In addition to the distillery, Mean Mule operates the Tasting
Room and private event space, the Agave Lounge, that offers guests
an immersive experience of how founders Jeff and Meg Evans view Mean Mule's influence on
the world.
- The handcrafted cocktail kits are available through Mean Mule's
online store, however delivery is subject to local laws and
regulations.
About San Francisco World Spirits
Competition
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most
influential competitions due to their exceptional reputation among
trade professionals and consumers. This reputation is built on
their commitment to these three founding principles:
LEGACY
Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is one of the oldest competitions of its
kind. With nearly two decades of experience, our operation has
become a fine-tuned masterpiece that blends passion and
professionalism.
INTEGRITY
Throughout our judging process, we emphasize integrity and
impartiality. Our blind tasting process guarantees that every entry
is judged fairly and given equal consideration.
EXPERIENCE
With nearly two decades of experience, the SFWSC is one of the
world's most respected spirits competitions due in large part to
our esteemed judges. Each with a distinct story and trusted palate,
these seasoned experts are one of the reasons an SFWSC medal
indicates the highest caliber of quality.
About Mean Mule Distilling Co.
We are craftsmen and
craftswomen who believe anything worth doing is worth doing well.
From our humble beginnings working out of a tiny kitchen in our
founder's home to the boutique distillery in Kansas City's historic Crossroads district
where we operate today, we are continuously working on perfecting
our distilling process to produce a spirit worthy of its
inspiration.
Likewise, we chose Blue Weber agave as our raw ingredient
because we believe it offers us the greatest challenge and greatest
opportunity to showcase our Midwestern ingenuity, creativity, and
work ethic.
Media Contact Information:
Meg
Evans | 816-399-9784 | meg@meanmuledistilling.co |
www.meanmuledistilling.co
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