We are now accepting submissions for our seventh 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. The top four winning submissions of each category will be awarded medals 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.
To submit spirits to the 2018 Best of the NW, please use the below rules for entry:
- 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.
- Fill out the submission form by clicking HERE (or copy the link** below into your browser). 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 if the form is not completed online.
- Send one (1) sample of each submission for 500ml or 750ml, two (2) samples for anything smaller.
- Do not send more than two (2) submissions per category. For example, if you produce multiple vodkas, please only send two (2) different submissions, as that is all that will be judged for that category.
- For pricing, list the suggested retail price of the product, in USD or CAD, before tax.
- The product must be currently available in the calendar year of 2018 or by February 1st of 2019.
- All products must be produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or British Columbia.
- Submission receiving deadline is Friday, June 15.
*Credit card payment link: https://sipmagazine.com/product/2018-spirits-submission
**Submission form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2O1acSxbv00ihoZMnpJqCAvvopc43xieiWqgbRFzplMG84Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
THE CATEGORIES ARE:
Vodka
Flavored Vodka
Gin
Barrel-aged Gin
Whiskey (blended, wheat)
Rye Whiskey
Single Malt Whiskey
Bourbon
Rum
Brandy/eau de vie/grappa
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 TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Sip Northwest Magazine
Attn: Best Of
1333 N. Northlake Way, Suite E
Seattle, WA 98103
For personal delivery, please call Melissa Miller at 206-518-0175.
Note for BC Distilleries: If you do not have ability to ship to Washington State, please email Melissa Miller at melissa@sippublishing.com for further instructions.
Sip Northwest is an award-winning publication covering the wine, beer, spirits and cider of the Pacific Northwest. Please join us in finding the best of the year to highlight and showcase in this issue. Thank you!
