We are now accepting submissions for our 14th Annual Best of the Northwest Spirits Awards!
Deadline to submit and receive product is November 25, 2025
Competition will be held on December 8, 2025 in Seattle, WA
Results will be released on December 18, 2025
All submissions are blind-tasted by a panel of the Northwest’s top experts, including mixologists, beverage buyers, spirit writers, distributors and distillers. The top four in each category will be awarded Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. Larger categories will also feature Judges’ Picks, recognizing the next highest-ranking beverages after the medalists.
The results will be released on sipmagazine.com, sent out digitally to our 55,000+ readers and shared across our social media outlets.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
1. Cost of entry is $80 for each individual product submission. Payment is accepted via credit card by clicking HERE as well as by check via mail to 1335 N. Northlake Way, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98103 (please do not ship product to this address. All applicable submission fees must be paid in full by Tuesday, November 25, 2025 to be entered in the judging.
2. Please submit your spirits by clicking HERE. The submission will not be entered in the judging unless the online form is completed.
3. Send one (1) sample of each submission for 750ml, two (2) samples for 500ml or less and liqueurs or 4 samples of Ready to Drink (single serve) or (1) 750ml.
4. All products must be produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or British Columbia.
5. Shipping and drop off instructions at the bottom of the post.
*Credit card payment link: Click Here
**Submission form link: Click Here
Shipping Instructions
1) Carefully package all glass-format products, as shipping companies are not always gentle.
2) Please do not use packing peanuts or popcorn.
3) Ship all entries to the following address:
Seattle Wine Storage
Attn: Sip Magazine Best of Spirits
9401 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103
In person deliveries can be made to Seattle Wine Storage daily from 12-6pm (excluding holidays).
2025 Categories
Agave-Based Spirits
Amaro
Bourbon
Brandy/eau de vie/grappa
Gin
Specialty Gin (barrel-aged, flavored gins)
Liqueur: Dessert (chocolate, coffee, nut, etc.)
Liqueur: Fruit
Liqueur: Non-fruit / herbal liqueurs (herbal, spice, floral, etc.)
Ready to Drink | Ready to Serve
Rum
Flavored Whiskey
Rye whiskey
Single malt whiskey
Whiskey – Specialty / Other (Alternative Grains, white whiskey, international whiskey and/or styles not listed as a stand alone category)
Whiskey (wheat or blended)
Specialty spirits (absinthe, aquavit, agave-based, Aperitif / Digestif , catchall for spirits, etc.)
Vodka
Flavored Vodka
While unlikely, categories are subject to change based on the number of submissions. If submissions are low, spirits may be combined with the most appropriate category. If submissions are high, a new standalone category may be created.
Sip Magazine is an award-winning publication covering the wine, beer, spirits and cider of the Pacific Northwest and beyond
.To view the list of winners from the 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Spirits click here.
