San Francisco, CA
General Information
Judging – May 18, 2025
Winners Announced – June 10, 2025
Judged By Bartenders, Bar Managers and Buyers For The On-Premise Industry.
Each spirit brand is reviewed on the basis of mixability; balance and versatility; taste, mouthfeel, and finish.
Once the blind tasting is done, spirits are further rated by price and package. Top bartenders within the industry review all blind tasting samples, ensuring that every entrant receives unbiased consideration by top influencers within the industry.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $175.00 (Super Early Bird Offer now thru October 31, 2024)
Per Entry Fee – $200.00 (Early Bird Offer November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025)
Per Entry Fee – $250.00 (Regular Submission February 1, 2025 – April 18, 2025)
Quantity Discount Now Available
3 to 9 entries – 10% discount
10 to 14 entries – 15% discount
15 or more entries – 20% discount
The delivery address is in the Submission Label/s of your account when the payment is completed. Delivery address is in San Francisco.
2 bottles per submission
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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