Sober October: This Non-Alcoholic Whiskey Just Won Three 2026 Awards
SAN DIEGO – October 01, 2026 -- Drybridge No. 86, a whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic spirit made in San Diego, enters Sober October with three 2026 industry awards in hand, aiming to keep sober-curious drinkers at the bar rather than home on the sidelines.
The veteran-owned brand took home American Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 International Non-Alcoholic Competition, a Silver Award with a score of 80 at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards tasting competition, and a Double Gold at the same event's design competition.
172 test batches led to the formula now on shelves
Developers went through 172 formulations and tasting sessions with whiskey drinkers, bartenders and hospitality professionals before settling on what became Batch 173, which launched this year as the retail product.