Aussie seltzer, Mode wins for design and taste

Since its launch late last year Australian-owned Mode has proven a success on the awards circuit. It seems founder, Michael Clifford’s art-inspired packaging along with his innovative refreshing seltzer has paid off.

The low-calorie, low-sugar, vegan and gluten-free hard seltzer made with native ingredients has won multiple awards in both Design and Taste categories at the 2023 World Drinks Awards.

In the Design category, Mode took home Gold for the entire range while in the Taste category, Mode won Silver for No More Elevator Music (Yuzu, Cucumber + Basil), Frankie's Sunset Dress (Mango + Pomegranate), and Salt Brushed Skin (Davidson Plum + Forest Berry), and Bronze for Jim’s Pink Blouse (Tasmanian Pepperberry, Ginger + Lime).

The UK-established World Drinks Awards are global awards for international drinks products presented by TheDrinksReport. It seeks to reward and promote the world’s best drinks to consumers and trade globally.

Mode is a higher strength seltzer at 5 percent ABV, has an average of 105 calories per can, and is available in four flavours; Frankie’s Sunset Dress (Mango and Pomegranate) Jim’s Pink Blouse (Tasmanian Pepper Berry, Ginger and Lime) Salt Brushed Skin (Davidson Plum and Forest Berry) and No More Elevator Music (Yuzu, Cucumber and Basil).

Mode retails for RRP$75.00 per case of 12.