Chemistry:Saratoga Water
 28 oz. stillwater bottle | |
| Type | Water beverage |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BlueTriton Brands |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | February 1872 |
Saratoga Water, also known as Saratoga Spring Water and Saratoga, is a bottled-water company founded in 1872 in Saratoga Springs, New York.[1][2][3][4][5] Saratoga Spring Water is sold in sparkling and still versions in a cobalt-blue bottle.[2][6] Saratoga Water is a brand of BlueTriton Brands.[7]
History
Saratoga water from the famous springs in New York was being bottled and sold prior to the Civil War, but experienced a boost in popularity after the war. [8] In 1872 a group of Saratoga-based businessmen looking to take advantage of Saratoga’s famous healing waters began bottling a newly discovered spring under the name “Saratoga Vichy,” named after the mineral springs of Vichy, France.[5][9]
In 1903, the French Republic sued the Saratoga Water company in French Republic v. Saratoga Vichy Spring Co., over the use of the Vichy name.[10] The court ruled on behalf of the American company.[10]
In the mid-1980s, Saratoga Water was bought by Anheuser-Busch.[5] Evian bought the company from Anheuser-Busch.[5] Evian shut down the local bottling plant.[5][3] In 1992, a group of local investors purchased the company and re-opened the plant.[3] In 2021, the brand was sold to BlueTriton Brands.[7]
In a 2023 New York Times Magazine article titled "The Make-Do Joys of Terrazzo", artist duo Ficus Interfaith describe using the royal blue glass of Saratoga Water bottles as one of the materials they use to make their terrazzo art works.[11]
In 2024, Saratoga Water launched a line of aluminum bottles. Packaging is among several of the company growth priorities, according to CEO Joey Bergstein.[12]
In 2025, the brand went viral online after social media influencer Ashton Hall featured the water in his “Morning Routine” videos.[13]
References
- ↑ Post, Paul (2005-05-22). "Where's your Saratoga water really from?" (in en-US). https://www.saratogian.com/2005/05/22/wheres-your-saratoga-water-really-from/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Barnes, Steve (2023-03-17). "Saratoga Water making a big splash as 'Top Chef' sponsor". Times Union. Albany. https://www.timesunion.com/tablehopping/article/saratoga-water-making-big-splash-top-chef-17843792.php.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lyall, Sarah (1992-05-23). "Saratoga's Sparkling Spring Is Stilled No More". https://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/23/nyregion/saratoga-s-sparkling-spring-is-stilled-no-more.html.
- ↑ Karlin, Rick (2022-02-10). "That Saratoga water? It could be from Maine or Vermont". Times Union. Albany. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/That-Saratoga-water-It-could-be-from-Maine-or-16845380.php.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Morrison, Jessie (2013-03-07). "Velvet Underground: America's Love Affair With Saratoga Spring Water" (in en-US). https://www.ediblemanhattan.com/uncategorized/velvet-underground/.
- ↑ Carnevale, Nicole (2000-10-17). "Saratoga Vichy runs dry" (in en-US). https://www.saratogian.com/2000/10/17/saratoga-vichy-runs-dry/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Karlin, Rick (2021-11-26). "Saratoga Spring Water is sold to holding company". Times Union. Albany. https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Saratoga-Springs-Water-is-sold-to-holding-company-16653778.php.
- ↑ https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=131583
- ↑ "Saratoga Vichy Water Six Pack" (in en). https://www.albanyinstitute.org/collection/details/saratoga-vichy-water-six-pack.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "French Republic v. Saratoga Vichy Spring Co., 191 U.S. 427 (1903)" (in en). https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/191/427/.
- ↑ Poll, Zoey (2023-09-15). "The Make-Do Joys of Terrazzo" (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/t-magazine/terrazzo-craft-artisans.html.
- ↑ "Branded Bottled Water Leader BlueTriton Pursues Premium Strategy, CEO Says | Beverage-Digest" (in en). https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1065-branded-bottled-water-leader-bluetriton-pursues-premium-strategy-ceo-says?v=preview.
- ↑ Notopoulos, Katie (2025-03-25). "Fitness influencer Ashton Hall's morning routine went viral. Saratoga water's CMO is loving the memes.". Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/saratoga-water-exec-says-ashton-hall-morning-routine-is-amazing-2025-3. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
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