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