The clock is ticking for spirits producers eager to gain recognition at the prestigious Bartender Spirits Awards 2025. With the early bird deadline quickly approaching on January 31st, now is the time to submit your spirits for evaluation at a discounted rate of just $200 per entry.

But that’s not all—there are quantity discounts available, so the more entries you submit, the greater the savings! Save 10% upon 3 to 9 entries; 15% on 10 to 14 entries; and 20% on 15 or more enteries.

Why Enter the Bartender Spirits Awards?

The Bartender Spirits Awards is the ultimate platform to elevate your brand’s profile in the on-premise industry. This unique competition is judged by bartenders, bar managers, and buyers, offering an honest and relevant review from the very people who shape the U.S. bar scene.

With judging day set for March 18th and winners to be announced on June 10th, the Bartender Spirits Awards provides a timely opportunity to showcase your spirit’s taste, packaging, and price to a panel of esteemed industry experts. Medals are awarded in Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories, ensuring that the highest-performing spirits are highlighted.

In addition to Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, the competition also honors special categories, including:

• Distillery of the Year
• Category Distillery of the Year
• RTD (Ready-to-Drink) Distillery of the Year
• Spirit of the Year
• Best Value of the Year
• Best Package of the Year
• Liqueur of the Year
• Gin of the Year

Winning a medal not only boosts your brand’s credibility but also provides recognition in the Bartenders Spirits TOP 100 SPIRITS Guide, which will be distributed to thousands of bartenders across the U.S.

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Who’s Judging?

2025's extemed judging panel showcases only the best in the industry. The judging panel includes:

• Kapri Robinson, US Bartender of the year 2024, Netflix Drinks Master's and Bartender of The Year 2023 at Liquor.com
• Monique Huston, Vice President Spirits Portfolio at Winebow, USA
• Mike Ryan, Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
• Anna Thorn, Director of Bar & Spirits at Hogsalt, Chicago
• Julieta Campos, Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
• Kiki Avalos, USBG World Class 2024 Top 30 || 2024 Tastemaker of the Year
• Lance Bowman, Top 30 at World Class USA
• Lily Wang, Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
• Joe Briglio, Partner at Nine Bar and Cara Cara Club, Chicago
• Martin Duffy, Whisky Educator and Ex Sr. Master of Whisky for the entire Diageo whisky portfolio
• Tural Hasanov, Beverage Director at EDITION
• Dontaine Jackson, Bar Manager for Marriott International

Don’t wait—submit your spirits by January 31st to take advantage of the early bird rate of $200 per entry. Plus, enjoy significant savings when entering multiple spirits. With the competition’s increased industry visibility, this is a great chance to put your products in front of key decision-makers and influencers in the bar and restaurant world.

Enter the Bartender Spirits Awards today and showcase your spirits to the industry’s top bartenders and buyers!

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