Irvine, CA
General Information
Judging – May 1-June 14, 2026
The SIP Awards stands apart as the only internationally recognized consumer judging spirits competition.
Catering to the opinions and palates of the discerning public, the SIP Awards presents a unique, spirit judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. This pragmatic and refreshing model of evaluation provides an honest stage for feedback and recognition where top brands showcase their achievements.
Entering a consumer-judged world spirits competition provides many advantages for your company. You are provided feedback from the consumers, branding exposure, and marketing resources to help boost your brand.
Winners announced June 27, 2026.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $495.00-Now thru Jan 31, 2026 (Spirits)
Per Entry Fee – $550.00-Feb 1, 2026 thru Deadline (Spirits)
Per Entry Fee – $395.00-Now thru Jan 31, 2026 (RTD)
Per Entry Fee – $450.00-Feb 1, 2026 thru Deadline (RTD)
Per Entry Fee – $300.00-Now thru Jan 31, 2026 (Mixers and Non-Alcoholic)
Per Entry Fee – $350.00-Feb 1, 2026 thru Deadline (Mixers and Non-Alcoholic)
Per Entry Fee – $150.00-Now thru Jan 31, 2026 (Packaging and Bottle Design)
Per Entry Fee – $200.00-Feb 1, 2026 thru Deadline (Packaging and Bottle Design)
SIP Awards
2323 Main Street, #B7
Irvine, CA 92614
United States of America
+1 (949) 420-0033
Samples
Spirits & Cocktail Mixers
Tasting Submissions (All categories excluding design)
700ml or larger – enclose two (2) bottles per entry
300ml – 699ml – enclose three (3) bottles per entry
Less than 300ml – enclose four (4) bottles/cans per entry
Packaging & Bottle Design
Packaging & Bottle Design Submissions (Category X01 & X02)
Individual – All bottle sizes enclose one (1) bottle per individual entry
Series – All bottle sizes enclose one (1) bottle of each product in the series
Sample bottles need to arrive at facility no later than May 1, 2026
Best of Class – Most exclusive award is reserved for premium spirits receiving scores in the pinnacle of their respective categories. The Best of Class medal expresses the highest acclaim from consumer judges.
Platinum – Spirits that placed for a Platinum medal represent a distinguished class that earned exceptional marks from consumer judges. Platinum medal recipients are highly recommended to the public.
Double Gold – The Double Gold medal correspond to an outstanding rank of spirits which consumers judged to qualify for the top percentile of their given categories and justify strong recommendations.
Gold – The Gold medal celebrates spirits that demonstrated a noteworthy performance in a double blind tasting with a diverse consumer panel. With scores in the upper division, Gold medal spirits are strongly recommended.
Silver – SIP Awards Silver medal showcases spirits earning marks from consumer judges in the top range of their categories. The consumer judges deem Silver medal recipients to be distinguished spirits recommended to the public.
Bronze – Bronze medals are presented to well-crafted spirits that qualify for special distinction with their strong performance in the SIP double blind tasting with consumer judges. Bronze medals are noteworthy achievements deserving of recommendation.
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