Australian cocktail maker Curatif has claimed the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) RTD Producer Trophy for the fourth year running.

The award was accepted in London by Curatif National Sales Manager Conor McCann (above).

IWSC said: “Since launching in 2019, Curatif has been out to prove that ‘ready to drink’ doesn’t mean ‘ready to compromise’.

“Their Aviation Spritz, poured daily to thousands of Qantas passengers, shows how a small can can travel the world with the polish of a first-class cocktail. Their Mango Old Fashioned was labelled as having “great drinkability” by the judges who awarded it a 95-point Gold medal.

“Innovation at Curatif doesn’t just happen in the glass. Behind the scenes, the team has re-engineered how cocktails are served: nitrogen keg modules that plug into existing draught taps, benchtop dispensers that mimic the texture of canned drinks without external gas and new distillation work that gives them control over every base spirit they use. Together, these systems reduce waste, raise consistency and extend Curatif’s reach from cinemas to hotel minibars.”

For founder Matt Sanger, the IWSC trophies aren’t ornaments. “They’re tools,” he said – proof points that help retailers trust, consumers experiment and his team see the value of their hard and ongoing work.

As IWSC judges noted, Curatif continues to set the benchmark for what the format can deliver: cocktails that taste handcrafted, even when poured from a can at 30,000 feet.

“Four wins in four years make one thing clear: Curatifisn’t just competing in the RTD space – they’re truly defining it,” IWSC said.

Curatif said: “In a category that is becoming so exponentially competitive, and that has historically been so cluttered, the ability to stand out from the crowd in any way is more challenging than ever.

“Couple that with truly independent judging and clear transparency in the judging process, to be able to be recognised as the world’s best time and time again is a testament to our incredible team and their collective passion for excellence.

“We couldn’t be prouder to share the stage with all of the other winners, finalists, and entrants in this Oscars of the industry.”

Pictured main: “Curatif, Qantas and Four Pillars Gin joined together in December 2024 to debut the Aviation Spritz, a modern twist on the iconic Aviation cocktail, on Qantas international flights.