world spirits & WINE competition
The World Spirits and Wine Competition, hosted by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, is a prestigious event celebrating exceptional taste and design in spirits and wines from around the globe.
A premier gathering where distinguished panelists come together to taste, evaluate, and rate a curated selection of the world’s finest spirits. This event is a cornerstone in our ongoing commitment to celebrating and recognizing excellence in the spirits industry.
How It Works
Register & Submit
The World Spirits Competition is open to all commercially available spirits and wine producers, from established brands to innovative craft distilleries. Entry fee for spirits is $1,000 and $500 per additional SKU. Entry fee for wine is $100 per SKU,
The Judging Process
We assemble a panel of experienced and qualified judges, including industry experts, professional tasters, and spirits connoisseurs. Entries are judged blind to ensure fairness and integrity. This means all identifying information is removed from the packaging to ensure unbiased evaluation.
awards & Recognition
Spirits Winners are awarded medals based on their scores, with categories like Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Wine Winners are awarded a point score, with 100 points being the highest ranking score. Winners receive official certificates and can purchase additional promotional materials to showcase their award-winning wine/spirits.
Why Participate?
This is more than just a competition— it’s an integral part of our mission to uphold and advance the standards of the spirit and wine industry. By participating, brands gain access to unparalleled expertise and the chance to be recognized among the best in the field.
recogniTion
High-scoring spirits will be acknowledged as industry benchmarks, providing brands with valuable recognition and giving brands a chance to market this value.
Insightful Feedback
The detailed assessments offer brands a unique opportunity to gain insights from some of the most respected voices in the industry.
confidentiality & integrity
The integrity of our rating process is paramount, ensuring that all evaluations are conducted with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.