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

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:.