Spirits Tasting Competitions

Bartender Spirits Awards is judged by Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers for The On-Premise Industry. This event will take place in San Francisco on May 19-20, 2019 and will become the first spirits competition within the United States judged entirely by top bartenders within the industry. Using the tagline “Judged by Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers for the On-Premise Industry,” the Bartender Spirits Awards will recognize, encourage, promote and celebrate excellence in the U.S. drinks industry. The aim of the new competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands targeting the U.S. bar trade. The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. Medals will be awarded to those spirits that meet very specific judging criteria, with a goal of identifying spirits that should become additions to bar inventories. Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to the best-performing spirits based on the following three factors: taste; packaging; and price. KEY DATES Super Early Bird Ends: October 31, 2018 Domestic Registration Ends: April 10, 2019 International Registration Ends: February 28, 2019 Warehouse Closes: April 20, 2019 Judging:.

The London Spirits Competition looks to recognize, reward and help promote spirits brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker. For any spirits brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s spirits list—and then vitally stay there—they need to be marketable and consumer driven and not just produced in the general hope it can find enough people willing to sell and buy it. That is why the London Spirits Competition is different. It will single out and shine the spotlight on those spirits brands that consumers really want to buy and have a clear market value for trade buyers. A competition  will judge spirits in three key areas: Their quality. Their value for money. What they look like. To be an award winner you will need to have top quality spirits, that offers both the trade and the consumer great value for money, and you will need to look good and truly stand out on the shelf and on the back bar. Key Dates Early Bird Pricing Ends: September 30, 2019 Warehouse Closes For Samples: March 6, 2020 Judging: March 23, 2020 Winners Announced: April 30, 2020 For more.

The Bartender Spirits Awards is judged by Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers for The On-Premise Industry.This event will take place in San Francisco on May 19, 2020 and is a spirits competition within the United States judged entirely by top bartenders within the industry. Using the tagline “Judged by Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers for the On-Premise Industry,” the Bartender Spirits Awards will recognize, encourage, promote and celebrate excellence in the U.S. drinks industry. The aim of the 2nd edition of this competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands targeting the U.S. bar trade. The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. Medals will be awarded to those spirits that meet very specific judging criteria, with a goal of identifying spirits that should become additions to bar inventories. Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to the best-performing spirits based on the following three factors: taste, packaging, and price. KEY DATES Registration Ends: April 22, 2020 Warehouse Closes July 20, 2020 Judging: August 13, 2020 Winners Announced: August 31, 2020 For further inquiries, feel free.

The SIP Awards were created with a simple question in mind, “What about the consumer’s opinion?” The goal was to fill this void, bringing the people who regularly consume your product together to decide which brands deserve this prestigious award. We set out to create a fair competition by strategically choosing consumers from all demographics, conceiving an event that cuts to the core of public opinion as a starting point, rather than an afterthought, in branding and product development. Your spirit will be judged by consumers, not industry insiders, brand owners, or representatives. Getting unbiased evaluations and feedback from people who drink and purchase spirits is a unique opportunity to find out exactly how your product resonates with the public in a professional setting. February 26, 2021 Deadline to submit Entry form, Payment and Samples March 5-15, 2021 We are proud to lead the Spirits industry in a new direction! By pivoting to an in-home tasting experience, judges can conduct the blind tasting in the comfort of their own home. March 31, 2021 The 2021 international spirit & mixer results will be officially announced. Learn more and enter at https://sipawards.com/

Information about SF Spirits Comp SFWSC medal winners range from some of the most renowned international distillers to small-batch producers that we’ve helped put on the map. Not only is a SFWSC medal a testament to your hard work, it’s a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Our medals are valuable sales tools that can garner a flood of attention from press, industry experts, and consumers. In a saturated marketplace, winning a SFWSC medal sets you apart from your competitors while giving you opportunities to further promote, market, and position your product to consumers. 2021 COMPETITION Competition Dates: April 1-22, 2021 Deadline to Enter: Friday, March 26, 2021 Source: sfspiritscomp.com To Enter: https://www.sfspiritscomp.com/tasting-competition/entry-form/#/entry

Information from New York International Spirits Competition The 11th Annual New York International Spirits Competition is April 11, 2021! The New York International Spirits Competition is the first major international spirits competition with TRADE ONLY judges comprised of: buyers from the top retail stores, restaurant owners, cocktail bars, hotel beverage directors, distributors, and importers. Unlike other spirits competitions, these judges have purchasing power and the ability to make a direct impact on brand sales. Source: nyispiritscompetition.com

Information about the Ultimate Spirits Challenge Ultimate Spirits Challenge™ provides the most expert and authoritative evaluation of spirits for producers, marketers, importers, distributors and retailers available. Careful, meticulous evaluation of each product. Powerful marketing support and collateral that helps build your brands and further promote your products. All entry forms and samples must be received by Friday, April 16, 2021. Judging takes place during the months of May and June, 2021. Enter at: https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/entries/2021-USC-entry-forms/ For more information, visit https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/contact Source: ultimate-beverage.com

SUNSET Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, is proud to announce the launch of the Sunset International Spirits Competition. With the number of subscribers, demographic of the Sunset Magazine reader base and amount of social media followers this competition will be a must-enter for all spirit producers desiring exposure to a perfect audience. Register here: https://sunsetcompetitions.com/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due, October 13, 2021 Judging, October 19-20, 2021

Are you a craft whiskey maker in a sea of other whiskey makers? One niche vodka maker among many? A new tequila producer trying to establish a consumer base? Well it's time to get noticed...and one of the best ways is through an organized judging. A win can ramp up your exposure in no time. And multiple wins will truly set your craft beverage apart from the rest. High marks help guide purchasing decisions in your market. Here's a new contest you won't want to miss - the Craft Distiller's Spirits Competition, now in its second year. Register here: https://www.winecompetitions.com/craft-distillers Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: December 6, 2021 Judging, December 14-15, 2021

The New York International Spirits Competition was the first competition to be founded in the International Beverage Competition Series. After its success, we were asked to replicate the competition in multiple countries, and have since expanded to include wine and beer competitions as well. What sets us apart from other international beverage competitions is our TRADE ONLY blind judging panel, and the spirits industry has continued to take notice as our competitions have grown. Register here: https://www.nyispiritscompetition.com/how-to-enter Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: April 24, 2022 Judging, April 24, 2022 - May 9, 2022

Ultimate Spirits Challenge’s mission is to create and establish a new and higher standard of evaluation for spirits that provides accurate, meaningful and useful results in recognizing and promoting the quality of beverage alcohol products. It accomplishes this by the integrity of its people and approach, its innovative and exacting methodology, and through the credibility of its results. Register here: https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/usc-2022/2022-USC-entry-forms Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: March 25, 2022 Judging, May 2022 - June 2022

L.A. Spirits Awards was conceived in 2019 by Nicolette Teo and Joel Blum, who after working together in the competition business for many years realized the need for a new competition paradigm—one that would go beyond the mere awarding of medals. We are committed to giving our entrants the best possible competition experience, followed by winner benefits beyond what other spirits competitions offer. From a modern online interface, to a contemporary judging panel, to a spirits competition managed by competition experts—not the judges—to a broad range of winner promotional programs, L.A. Spirits Awards is designed to provide a bigger bang for your entry fee bucks.

Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the oldest and largest competition of its kind. The Tasting Alliance Competitions are considered the most influential for a reason. Earning a medal from the organization not only helps brands enter and stand out in the U.S. and international markets but is a critical next step for any producer to earn recognition in the industry and with consumers.

The SIP Awards were created with a simple question in mind, “What about the consumer’s opinion?” The goal was to fill this void, bringing the people who regularly consume your product together to decide which brands deserve this prestigious award. We set out to create a fair competition by strategically choosing consumers from all demographics, conceiving an event that cuts to the core of public opinion as a starting point, rather than an afterthought, in branding and product development.