Early Bird
Deadline
February 20, 2025
Judging
Date
July 27, 2025
Winners
Announcement
August 12, 2025
Vodka
92 Points
Vodka
92 Points
Vodka
86 Points
Gin
86 Points
USA Spirits Ratings 2023
Gold Medal
92 Points
A refreshing watermelon vodka with vibrant melon notes on the nose, balanced sweetness, hints of banana and eucalyptus.
In the space of just a few years, independent Australian producer Ampersand Projects has exploded into the market, tripling sales year on year while building a cult-like following of some of the category’s most engaged consumers. Innovation has led the way for the Ampersand Projects since the company’s 2018 launch by three industry mates; Alex Bottomley, Shaun Rankins and Marcus Kellett.