“I am extremely pleased to share that the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards registration is now open for international and domestic brands. Brands looking to grow into the American drinks market are encouraged to enter before the October 31, 2023, super early bird deadline. This is a solid opportunity for domestic and international spirits brands to grow in the US drinks market.”, says Sid Patel.

The judge's lineup that we have assembled is the best so far and I encourage brands to take advantage of this opportunity.

Judges like, CHARLES JOLY World Class Global Bartending Winner and Official mixologist of the Emmy's and Oscars, KATIE RENSHAW 2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year, JULIETA CAMPOS Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago, DAMIAN LANGARICA TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia, MIKE RYAN Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago, TRUDY THOMAS Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville, ABRAHAM VUCEKOVICH Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality, MAKENZIE HELEM Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago, GUILLERMO BRAVO Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago, DANNY SHAPIRO Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago, CHRIS BARNA Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston ELLIOTT ERNST Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford and more.

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. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.

Brands will be getting a detailed score breakdown, market feedback, and professional tasting notes from these buyers which can act as solid feedback.

I am also super pleased to share that we will be adding a new feature for entrants which is called the Market feedback. Market feedback is feedback given by judges which will be constructive feedback in the form of a tip on how brands are positioned for US on-trade and where they can improve.

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KEY DATES:

Super Early Bird Ends - October 31, 2023
Warehouse Closes - April 28, 2024
Judging Day - May 20, 2024
Winners Announced - June 20, 2024

FEE SCHEDULE (PER SPIRITS ENTRY)

Super Early Bird Pricing - $175 per spirit (now to October 31, 2023)
Early Bird Pricing - $200 per spirit(November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024)
Regular Pricing - $250 per spirit (February 1, 2024, to April 20, 2024)

*Instructions if shipping from outside the U.S.

It is best to use your own importer or agent to clear your shipment through U.S. Customs. All beverages shipped from outside the U.S. require import documents that must be obtained from your own importer or through import partners that provide TTB / Cola service.

If you do not currently work with a US Importer, please contact us for assistance. DO NOT SHIP OUT TO THE U.S. BEFORE OBTAINING YOUR COLA WAIVER AND FDA APPROVAL. Please note that for TTB / Cola waiver charges you can directly pay the service provider that quotes you.

Brands looking to enter into America’s leading spirits competition for the on-premise should enter before October 31 to get the super early bird pricing.