MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — July 2026 — Tequila Rimari, the premium tequila brand produced at NOM 1414 in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, is proud to announce major recognition at the 2026 SIP Awards, one of the industry's most respected consumer-judged spirits competitions.
Both expressions earned Double Gold honors:
- Rimari Blanco — Double Gold
- Rimari Reposado — Double Gold
In addition, Rimari Blanco received the prestigious 2026 SIP Awards Consumers' Choice Award, recognizing its consistent excellence with consumers through consecutive years of Double Gold recognition.
Unlike many spirits competitions judged exclusively by industry professionals, the SIP Awards are evaluated through blind tastings conducted by consumers, making the recognition especially meaningful as it reflects real-world tasting preferences.
These latest accolades continue a remarkable award-winning year for Tequila Rimari. Earlier in 2026:
- Rimari Blanco earned Double Gold at the Agavos Awards and Gold at the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).
- Rimari Reposado earned Gold at the Agavos Awards and Silver at the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).
Together, these awards underscore the quality and consistency of both expressions across competitions judged by both consumers and spirits professionals.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Dheeraj Naidu and Vrunda Parekh, Tequila Rimari was created with a vision of combining traditional tequila craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation.
Produced using mature Highland Blue Weber agave at NOM 1414, Rimari is distinguished by its proprietary fermentation using premium sake yeast—an innovative approach that brings elegant floral aromas, layered tropical fruit notes, and exceptional balance while remaining true to the character of authentic tequila.
“We've always believed innovation should enhance tradition rather than replace it,” said Dheeraj Naidu, co-founder of Tequila Rimari. “Receiving Double Gold for both expressions and having our Blanco recognized with the Consumers' Choice Award is incredibly rewarding because it reflects what matters most—the enjoyment of the people who drink our tequila.”
Since its launch, Tequila Rimari has steadily built recognition among consumers, critics, and spirits competitions, establishing itself as one of the fastest-rising premium tequila brands in the category.
Rimari Blanco and Rimari Reposado are available through select retailers and distribution partners, with continued expansion across the United States.
About Tequila Rimari
Tequila Rimari is a premium tequila brand crafted in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, at NOM 1414. Founded by Dheeraj Naidu and Vrunda Parekh, Rimari combines traditional tequila-making with innovative sake yeast fermentation to produce elegant, agave-forward tequilas that honor tradition while introducing a distinctive new dimension of flavor. The portfolio currently includes Blanco and Reposado expressions.
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