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Early Bird Ends January 31: The Smartest Way to Get Your Spirit in Front of Bartenders Who Buy

21/01/2026 | Save $50 per entry and put your brand in front of the bartenders, bar directors, and buyers who decide what gets poured on-premise.

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Bartender Spirits Awards Announces New Commercial Benefits for 2026 Entrants

03/11/2025 | Bartender Spirits Awards 2026 introduces AI-powered trade and consumer growth tools, offering entrants verified buyer matches, enhanced retail visibility, and measurable sales impact through the CPGBuyerAI and Velocity platforms.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition – Batch 032 Wins Whisky of the Year at Bartender Spirits Awards

10/06/2025 | Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition – Batch 032 Named Whisky of the Year at 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

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400 Conejos Espadín Joven Wins Mezcal of the Year at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

10/06/2025 | Top bartenders honor its smooth agave flavor, artisanal quality, and standout versatility in cocktail programs.

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Straightaway Cocktails’ Mai Tai Named International RTD of the Year at 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

10/06/2025 | A Classic Tiki Cocktail Reimagined—Straightaway’s Mai Tai Sets the Standard for Flavor, Authenticity, and Craftsmanship in the Global RTD Market.

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Old Road Rum Named Rum of the Year at the 2025 International Bartender Spirits Awards

10/06/2025 | Old Road Rum crowned Rum of the Year at the 2025 International Bartender Spirits Awards. Award-winning rum praised for flavor, versatility, and standout bar performance.

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Angry Giraffe Premium Vodka won Best Vodka Award at the 2025 International Bartender Spirits Awards

10/06/2025 | Celebrated for exceptional smoothness, mixability, and outstanding value