3 West Club
3 W. 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
General Information
The judging will be conducted by panels of a minimum of four qualified trade buyers. Trade-only judging panelists work with spirits and their customers on a daily basis. They are a mix of restauranteurs, sommeliers, retail spirits buyers, distributors and importers.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $300.00 (Now through March 28, 2021)
Per Entry Fee – $350.00 (March 29, 2021 through April 2, 2021)
Per Entry Fee – $400.00 April 3, 2021 through April 9, 2021)
Payments: Payment for on-line entries can be made by credit card through Stripe. Off-line entry fees can be made by credit card or by wire transfer. The banking information and associated fees for the wire transfer may be requested from at info@nyispiritscompetition.com.
Ship two (2) 750mL (or similar) bottles of each entry. Clearly mark “Sample Material – Not for Resale – Glass Enclosed” on the outer carton(s).
Western Carriers
Attn Wine Vault / Joel Rubin / Acct 707
New York International Spirits Competition
2220 91st Street
North Bergen NJ 07047
TEL 917-338-0163
EMAIL info@nyispiritscompetition.com
Award levels are Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
– Double Gold: Phenomenal Product (Must Be Unanimous Decision by Panelists)
– Gold: Buyers “Love” It
– Silver: Buyers “Like” It
– Bronze: Buyers would purchase it
Double Gold award winners will be re-tasted by all panelists to establish which brands may be eligible to receive a ‘Best of Category’ endorsement in its pricing category
The New York International Spirits Competition medals will be awarded on a merit basis by a majority vote. The judges are instructed to grant no awards or medals when, in their opinion, the spirits are not ones they would import, distribute, buy or sell in their businesses based on product and price category. Judges are asked to evaluate the spirits in silence until all panel members have finished their evaluation and then open a discussion to reach a consensus. Judge votes are recorded by a NYISC staff moderator. If there is a significant difference among the judges’ votes, panelists are encouraged to reach a consensus and, if needed, seek counsel from the Head Judge Adam Levy.
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