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