JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaskan Distilling Co., the spirits division of Alaskan Brewing Co., has been named the 2025 U.S. Open Cocktail Champion, taking top honors at this year’s prestigious U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship. The Juneau-based company impressed judges with its innovative canned cocktails, earning two Gold medals and one Silver.
Award-Winning Canned Cocktails from Alaskan Distilling Company:
Gold – Rainforest Gin & Tonic (Classic Canned Cocktail)
Gold – CAMP FUEL: Citrus Breeze (Citrus Canned Cocktail)
Silver – Solstice Vodka Lemonade (Citrus Canned Cocktail)
These victories secured Alaskan Distilling the overall cocktail title, highlighting the brand’s creativity, craftsmanship, and bold flavors in a competitive national field.
“Being named the U.S. Open Cocktail Champion is a huge honor,” said Maxwell Rule, CEO of Alaskan Brewing Co. “This recognition reflects the passion and dedication of our team at Alaskan Distilling—from concept to can, they put their hearts into every product.”
The U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship is one of North America’s largest and most respected spirits competitions. Thousands of spirits and cocktails are judged in blind tastings by a panel of industry experts, who score entries based on aroma, flavor, balance, and overall impression.
This marks a continued rise for Alaskan Distilling Co., which earned Silver for its Musk Ox Mule and Bronze for its Rainforest Gin & Tonic in the 2024 competition. The 2025 wins further establish the brand as a leader in the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail space.
Now Available in Alaska
Rainforest Gin & Tonic
Solstice Vodka Lemonade
Musk Ox Mule
CAMP FUEL Citrus Breeze
CAMP FUEL Legendary
About Alaskan Distilling Co.
Alaskan Distilling Co. is driven by a passion for quality, community, and innovation. Originally rooted in world-class craft beer, the team expanded into craft distilling in 2019, embracing small-batch production using natural ingredients and traditional methods. The spirits are distilled on-site using a 10-hectoliter still at the main brewery campus in Juneau, Alaska, and a 1-hectoliter still located in the brewery’s tasting room.
The distilling team has developed a line of internationally award-winning canned cocktails, including the Solstice Vodka Lemonade, Rainforest Gin & Tonic, and Musk Ox Mule. Each sparkling, ready-to-drink cocktail is crafted with a base of Alaskan Distilling Co. gin or vodka and features only natural ingredients. The flavors reflect the wild beauty and native food sources of Alaska, offering a true taste of the Last Frontier.
Alaskan Distilling Co. proudly delivers hand-crafted spirits and cocktails—distilled the Alaskan way.
Website: www.alaskanbeer.com/ourdistillery/
U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship
The U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship is held in Oxford, Ohio. It is one of the largest competitions in North America, showcasing excellence across a wide range of categories including whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Held annually, the competition attracts entries from craft distilleries and major producers alike, all of which are evaluated in blind tastings by a panel of expert judges. Spirits are judged based on aroma, taste, balance, and overall impression, ensuring a fair and rigorous process. The U.S. Open not only recognizes top-tier craftsmanship but also helps highlight emerging talent and innovative products within the growing craft spirits industry.
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