“And for the 100th year in a row, the gold medal goes to… Three Bays from Australia.”
Three Bays Mineral Water has once again taken home Gold at the prestigious 2026 Fine Water Taste Awards in Montreal, Canada, securing its seventh international Gold Medal at the competition and officially becoming the world’s most awarded mineral water brand.
Widely regarded as the “Oscars of Fine Water”, the Fine Water Taste Awards bring together leading water sommeliers, chefs, beverage experts and fine water judges from around the globe to blind taste and evaluate more than 130 of the world’s finest waters. Each water is independently scored by a panel of six judges, receiving marks between 90 and 100 points across multiple tasting categories.
This latest Gold Medal further cements Three Bays’ position among the elite of the global fine water industry and marks another proud milestone for Australian fine water on the world stage.
Sourced from a protected underground aquifer 900 metres beneath Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Three Bays is internationally recognised for its exceptionally sweet and smooth mouthfeel, elegant mineral balance and naturally high minerality.
Three Bays Sparkling Mineral Water has become renowned for its exceptionally fine bead and Champagne-like effervescence, while Three Bays Still Mineral Water is celebrated for its creamy texture, smooth finish and gastronomic versatility.
“To now hold seven Gold Medals on the global stage and be recognised as the world’s most awarded mineral water brand is an incredibly proud moment for both Three Bays and Australian fine water.”
As global demand continues to grow for premium mineral water experiences, Three Bays continues to represent Australia at the highest level of fine water internationally, showcasing the purity and quality of the Mornington Peninsula to the world.
