2023 Bartender Spirits Awards

Entry Deadline: April 14, 2023
2023 Bartender Spirits Awards

General Information

Judging – May 21, 2023
Winners Announced – June 7, 2023

The Bartenders Spirits Awards is where brands are judged for the on-premise channels by on-premise trade buyers and tastemakers.

Judging panel boasts some of the most renowned names in the US bar industry.

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $90.00 (Super Early Bird Offer now thru October 31, 2022)
Per Entry Fee – $120.00 (Early Bird Offer November 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023)
Per Entry Fee – $160.00 (Regular Submission February 1, 2023 – April 14, 2023)

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

The shipping address will be sent by e-mail when the payment is completed. Delivery address is in Oregon.

Please send your samples (2 bottles per entry) to BSA warehouse before April 28, 2023.

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

List of Bartender Spirits Awards
Double Gold (96 Points and Above)
Gold (90 Points – 95 Points)
Silver (80 Points – 89 Points)
Bronze (70 Points – 79 Points)

Spirit of the Year
Distillery of the Year
Best Value of the Year
Best Package of the Year
Liqueur of the Year
Gin of the Year
Vodka of the Year
Tequila of the Year
World Whisky of the Year
Brandy/ Cognac of the Year
Rum of the Year

Bartender Spirits Producer Awards
The Producer Awards recognize the best performing drinks producers in the competition. The results are determined by a weighted points system, which scores the achievement of all brands entered into a single category. Awards include:

Gin Producer of the Year
Liqueurs Producer of the Year
Vodka Producer of the Year
Tequila Producer of the Year
World Whisky Producer of the Year
Brandy/ Cognac Producer of the Year
Rum Producer of the Year

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