Insights

Crafting the Perfect Entry: Tips for Spirits Awards Success

02/11/2025 | Unlock the secrets to creating a compelling entry that captures judges' attention and showcases your brand's unique qualities.

News

Taste & Theory and Aimbridge Hospitality’s Jason Huffman Joins 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards Panel

08/10/2025 | Jason Huffman of Taste & Theory and Aimbridge Hospitality joins the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel, bringing mixology expertise and hospitality leadership to Chicago’s premier spirits competition.

News

Hyatt Hotels’ David Samuel Joins the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards Judging Panel

08/10/2025 | Hyatt Hotels’ Regional Vice President of Operations, David Samuel, brings hospitality leadership and beverage program expertise to the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards judging panel in Chicago.

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Welcomes Monique Huston to Its 2026 Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | Monique Huston Joins Prestigious Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 Panel, Bringing Two Decades of Expertise in Whisky, Tequila, and Spirits Portfolio Management

Insights

All You Need To Know Before Setting Foot In The U.S. Spirits Market

29/09/2025 | Beverage Trade Network’s Founder Sid Patel shares practical lessons with Jeff Bradford navigating the complexities of retail, compliance, and brand building

Producer Profiles

From Agave Fields to Shelves: Bandero’s Commitment to Sustainability and Craftsmanship

16/09/2025 | Blending tradition with forward-thinking practices, Bandero Tequila exemplifies how quality, sustainability, and artisanal production can coexist in the premium spirits market

Producer Profiles

Wabi Sabi Gin: Redefining Japanese Gin with Local Flavors and Sustainable Thinking

10/09/2025 | How a craft producer is reimagining gin by prioritizing provenance, sustainability, and a new generation’s taste for authenticity

Producer Profiles

Beyond Logistics: The Importer as Brand Builder — Lessons from SG Worldwide

05/09/2025 | How Bobby Garg is redefining the role of the importer in the U.S. spirits industry

Insights

Meet the Expert: Zachary Faden Joins the Bartender Spirits Awards 2026

02/09/2025 | The Bartender Spirits Awards (BSA) is proud to announce Zachary Faden as its new Expert for Bourbon for the 2026 competition. 

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Lighthouse Gin Named New Zealand Spirit of the Year at 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

11/08/2025 | Inside its global vision and grounded roots.