The Hemp Doctor wins Best THC/CBD Beverage at ECRM Grand Tasting

The Hemp Doctor won Best THC/CBD Beverage at the 2026 ECRM On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Fall Session Grand Tasting in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The win puts the North Carolina hemp brand in front of buyers and distributors as it pushes a growing THC drink lineup into wholesale channels.

Why it matters: - The award gives The Hemp Doctor third-party recognition in a crowded hemp beverage category. - The win can help the North Carolina brand build credibility with buyers, distributors, restaurant operators and food service professionals. - The company is using the moment to spotlight a THC drink lineup that ranges from sessionable to high-potency products.

What happened: - The Hemp Doctor was voted Best THC/CBD Beverage at the 2026 ECRM On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Fall Session Grand Tasting. - The event was held August 25 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and was sponsored by Food & Beverage Magazine. - Roughly 100 to 120 buyers, distributors, restaurant operators and food service professionals attended a live cocktail-hour tasting. - Every attendee in the room was eligible to vote. - The Hemp Doctor represented the brand with Wholesale Sales Admin Chloe Morrison and Sales Representative Morgan Hall.

The details: - The Hemp Doctor brought its full THC drink portfolio to the tasting table. - The lineup included the ZOOTED 100mg Delta-9 Seltzer, the 50mg PHUK'D UP High Potency Seltzer, the Southern High D9:CBG Seltzer, and the Southern High Boost Slim D9:THCV 15MG Seltzer. - The Southern High Boost Slim D9:THCV 15MG Seltzer drew the most attention, especially in Pineapple Coconut and Cherry Lime. - Beverages were judged on flavor profile, market innovation and commercial scalability. - Morgan Hall said the table kept a crowd for the full 105-minute tasting because of the combination of product and people. - Hall said the drinks are zero calories, zero carbs and zero sugar, with multiple dosage options and a flavor that does not taste like hemp. - The team used custom tablecloths, branded flyers and personalized shot glasses to draw attention before the tasting began. - The lineup is positioned from sessionable to high-potency. - The ZOOTED 100mg Delta-9 Seltzer is aimed at high-tolerance consumers. - The 50mg PHUK'D UP High Potency Seltzer offers a lower entry point within the high-potency segment. - The Southern High D9:CBG Seltzer combines Delta-9 with CBG for a more functional social drink. - The Southern High Boost Slim D9:THCV 15MG Seltzer includes Delta-9, THCV and 100mg of yerba mate caffeine for daytime use. - All products are made with hemp-derived Delta-9 THC and stay under 0.3% by dry weight under the 2018 Farm Bill. - The products use nano-emulsified cannabinoids for faster onset than traditional edibles. - Lab results and certificates of analysis are available on the company’s lab results page. - Effects vary by individual and typically arrive 30 minutes to two hours after consumption. - The Hemp Doctor says its THC drink lineup is listed at the company’s website, and wholesale information is available at the wholesale site. - Order processing takes approximately 2 to 5 business days.

Between the lines: - The award reflects how beverage buyers are evaluating hemp drinks on taste, scalability and retail potential, not just on cannabinoid strength. - The table-side approach suggests the brand is trying to win through experience and product sampling, not a traditional pitch. - A dedicated feature in Food & Beverage Magazine should extend the visibility beyond the event floor.

What's next: - The Hemp Doctor will receive a dedicated feature in an upcoming issue of Food & Beverage Magazine. - The company will likely use the award to support wholesale outreach for its THC beverage lineup. - The Hemp Doctor says lab results, wholesale details and ordering information are already available online.

The bottom line: - The win gives The Hemp Doctor a timely sales and marketing boost as hemp-derived THC drinks compete for shelf space and buyer attention.