We are now accepting submissions for our sixth annual Best of the Northwest issue! Out in October, this issue will feature the top picks for wine, beer, spirits and cider the region has to offer and will announce the winners in print to more than 120,000 readers. Each category will award medals to the top four winning submissions, in addition to three Judge’s Picks, and the issue will also cover industry leaders, trends, travel and products.
The beverages will be tasted blind, with a panel comprised of the Northwest’s top palates, judges and professionals, whose verdict we will relay onto the pages of the issue. Our goal is to provide our readers with unique and original content pertaining to the best of Northwest beverages and create an overall greater consumer awareness and appreciation of our area’s liquid assets.
If you are interested in submitting your spirit(s) to our blind tasting panel, please use the following rules for entry:
1) Cost of entry is $50 for each individual product submission. Payment is accepted by check at the address listed below, or credit card by clicking here (or copy the link below into your browser*). The applicable fees must be paid with submission to be entered in the judging.
2) Please fill out the linked submission form, click here (or copy the link below into your browser**) to go to the form. Each form provides for up to five (5) submissions. If you are submitting more than five (5) products, submit one form and start a second (or third) until you are finished. The submission will not be entered in the judging unless the form is completed.
3) Send one (1) sample of each submission for 500ml or 750ml, two (2) samples for anything smaller.
4) Do not send more than two (2) submissions per category. For example, if you produce multiple vodkas, please only send two different submissions, as that is all that will be judged for that category.
5) For pricing, please list the suggested retail price of the product before taxes.
6) The product must be currently available in the calendar year of 2017 or by February 1st of 2018.
7) All products must be produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska or British Columbia.
8) Submission receiving deadline is Friday, June 16.
*Credit card payment link: https://sipmagazine.com/spirits-submission
**Submission form link: Submission Form
THE CATEGORIES ARE:
Vodka
Flavored Vodka
Gin
Barrel-aged Gin
Whiskey
Bourbon
Single Malt Whiskey (NEW CATEGORY)
Unaged Whiskey/Bourbon
Vermouth/Aperitifs (NEW CATEGORY)
Rum
Brandy (NEW CATEGORY)
Fruit Liqueur
Specialty Spirits (aquavit, amaro-style, sugar-plant, absinthe, etc.)
Non-fruit Liqueur (herbal, spice, floral, etc.)
Dessert Liqueur (chocolate, coffee, nut, etc.)
Ship all entries and payment to the following address:
Sip Northwest Magazine
Attn: Best Of
1333 N. Northlake Way, Suite E
Seattle, WA 98103
For personal delivery, please call 206-467-4578.
