mainelove Wins Double Gold at Water Choice Awards, Expands to Florida
PORTLAND, Maine – October 27, 2026 -- mainelove's Perfectly Still Water has won Double Gold in the Non-Carbonated Water category at the inaugural 2026 Water Choice Awards, presented by The Daily Pour, as the Maine-sourced brand expands into Florida and adds hotel placements.
Blind tasting of 49 entries produces five Double Gold winners in still water
The competition evaluated 49 entries across seven categories. Judges tasted the waters blind from coded glasses without visible branding. mainelove was one of five Double Gold recipients in the Non-Carbonated Water category, and the brand says it is among the few U.S. water brands to earn the distinction.
Judges described the water as smooth and crisp, with a subtle sweetness and no bitter notes. One called the taste "so smooth," while others cited a refreshing, cooling quality and a creamy texture.