Award Recognition Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has been named Liqueur Producer of the Year at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards, a competition that evaluates spirits through the lens of the hospitality industry. The brand also received Gold medals for its Passion Fruit Liqueur (95 points), Mango Liqueur (94 points), and Pineapple Liqueur (94 points). The Bartender Spirits Awards judges entries through blind tastings assessing quality, value, and package design, with an esteemed panel of bartenders, beverage directors, and hospitality professionals determining winners. Top honors recognize brands that deliver outstanding value for bartenders, restaurants, bars, and consumers.
Product Portfolio Chinola's fresh fruit liqueurs are made with passion fruit, mangoes, pineapples, and guavas—crafted in the Dominican Republic without artificial flavors or colors. The brand's growing portfolio now includes four expressions: Passion Fruit, Mango, Pineapple, and Guava. Since its 2014 launch, Chinola has become a staple in bars across the U.S. and internationally. The brand is distributed across 35+ countries, including 11 European Union nations, along with key markets in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, and six Caribbean islands.
Why It Matters
For on-premise operators sourcing liqueurs, third-party validation through blind tastings signals both quality consistency and mixability—factors directly affecting cocktail programs and customer satisfaction. Award-winning status also supports bar staff when recommending products to guests.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
