Cierto Tequila Wins Eight Medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) – including a remarkable two (2) Double Gold medals and three (3) Gold medals.
In total, this marks the seventh consecutive year in which Cierto's range of 100% natural, additive-free tequila has been honored as a Double Gold winner at SFWSC, which is widely considered the standard-bearer for global spirits competitions – affirming Cierto's status as the 'World's Finest Tequila.' With these new honors, Cierto has won one thousand one hundred eighteen (1,118) international medals and awards.
About Cierto Tequila and Elevated Spirits Company
The Elevated Spirits Company is the producer of Cierto Tequila – authentic, 100% natural, additive-free, luxury tequila made in Jalisco, Mexico. Cierto means 'True,' the perfect word to describe this remarkable award-winning family of tequilas – patiently crafted expressions of pure Highlands agave, harvested by fourth and fifth generation agaveros at peak maturity. The Elevated Spirits portfolio includes the Cierto Private Collection Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo, as well as the Cierto Reserve Collection Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo. Due to their character, complexity and luxuriously smooth taste, these eight agave expressions are widely acknowledged by tequila connoisseurs as 'The World's Finest Tequila' and some of the best tequilas ever made. Cierto recently became the first tequila brand to surpass 1,100 international medals and awards, making it 'The Most Awarded Tequila in History.'
Learn more at cierto.com.
About San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the oldest and most reputable competitions of its kind. Every year, esteemed judges from around the world come together to engage in a blind tasting process that ensures every entry is judged fairly. The judges of the SFWSC are seasoned industry experts, each with a well-defined story and trusted palate.
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