Spirits Tasting Competitions

Information from New York International Spirits Competition 7th Annual New York International Spirits Competition October 23-24th, 2016! 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 from the World Spirits Competition Entry period begins September 15, 2016. Delivery of product is required before November 15, 2016. The Judging begins on November 16th, 2016. The winners are announced to the world press on December 15th, 2016. Source: spiritscompetition.com

Information about the Ultimate Spirits Challenge We will begin accepting entries for Ultimate Spirits Challlenge 2017 on October 17th, 2016. The deadline for receiving samples and entry forms will be February 17, 2017. Judging will take place in March 2017. For more information, contact info@ultimate-beverage.com Source: ultimate-beverage.com

Winning a Beverage Testing Institute award from Tastings.com is an impressive achievement for any product. The award proves the quality, standard and excellence of a beverage by undergoing our rigorous, blind tasting test. Our principles are deeply rooted and launched the standards for blind, objective tastings for wine, beer and spirits in the US. We were founded in 1981 and remain today as the only on going, annual alcohol review company.

Information about SF Spirits Comp The 2016 Competition was held on March 17th to 20th at Hotel Nikko, San Francisco. All entrants have been notified of their results by e-mail. If you have not received your email notification, please email Chloe Turan at chloe@sfspiritscomp.com. All winners of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Double Gold medals will receive award certificates and corresponding medallions in July. Best in Show, Director’s Award, Distillery of the Year, and Importer of the Year award recipients will also be sent custom-etched glass plates and printed certificates, as well as complimentary medallion artwork for use in their online and print promotions. 2017 COMPETITION Our 2017 Competition will be held in March 2017. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive your forms for 2017, please email us at info@sfspiritscomp.com and include your complete company name, contact name, mailing address, and phone number. Source: sfspiritscomp.com

Information from New York International Spirits Competition 8th Annual New York International Spirits Competition April 23rd, 2017! 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

THE LARGEST AND MOST RESPECTED JUDGING DEVOTED TO CRAFT SPIRITS ADI accepts entries in all classes and categories of craft spirits from small, independently owned distillers, blenders, bitters makers, and producers of aperitif & fortified wines. Each year, both US and international entries are tasted blind and evaluated by our expert panels of judges made up of distillers, journalists, bar owners, bartenders, retailer, wholesalers, distributors and importers. All spirits entered will receive written tasting notes and be considered for awards both for the spirit and the packaging. During registration, entrants can choose to purchase professional bottle image(s) of any of the spirits entered and entrants can submit one or more of their registered spirits for testing and receive a certificate of chemical analysis which is valid for all major retailers, most countries import/export and tender purposes. Learn more and register: distilling.com Registration Opens: August 30, 2017 Last Day for Early Bird Registration: December 24, 2017 Deadline for International Entries: January 5, 2018 Deadline for US Entries: January 19, 2018 Deadline to Receive Spirits: January 25, 2018

Winning a Beverage Testing Institute award from Tastings.com is an impressive achievement for any product. The award proves the quality, standard and excellence of a beverage by undergoing our rigorous, blind tasting test. Our principles are deeply rooted and launched the standards for blind, objective tastings for wine, beer and spirits in the US. We were founded in 1981 and remain today as the only on going, annual alcohol review company.

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. The deadline for receiving samples and entry forms is February 21, 2018. Judging will take place in March 2018. Enter at: https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/enterUSC2018/ For more information, contact info@ultimate-beverage.com Source: ultimate-beverage.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. 2018 COMPETITION We will begin accepting entries in early February. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email info@sfspiritscomp.com.  Source: sfspiritscomp.com To Enter: Tasting Competition Package Design Competition View Results: Once published, click to view 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results! Did You Win? First in Print works with our friends at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, helping honorees spread the word about their accomplishments. Click to shop official SF Spirits Comp bottle neckers, shelf talkers, and more!

Information from New York International Spirits Competition 9th Annual New York International Spirits Competition April 22, 2018! 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

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. April 19, 2019 Deadline to submit Entry form, Payment and Samples May 4, 2019 The tasting competition will be held in Irvine, California. Open to only official SIP Awards judges and staff. May 28, 2019 The 2019 international spirit & mixer results will be officially announced. Learn more and enter at https://sipawards.com/

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. March 6, 2020 Deadline to submit Entry form, Payment and Samples May 16, 2020 The tasting competition will be held in Newport Beach, California. Open to only official SIP Awards judges and staff. June 6, 2020 The 2019 international spirit & mixer results will be officially announced. Learn more and enter at https://sipawards.com/

The SIP Awards stands apart as the only internationally recognized consumer judging spirits competition. Catering to the opinions and palates of the discerning public, the SIP Awards presents a unique spirit judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. This pragmatic and refreshing model of evaluation provides an honest stage for feedback and recognition where top brands showcase their achievements. KEY DATES Submission Deadline: March 8, 2019 Sample Arrival Deadline: April 19, 2019 Tasting Competition: May 4, 2019 Results Announced: May 28, 2019