Save the Date for the 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Competition. Registration is officially open!
The Best of the Northwest competition features judging panels of the region’s finest palates—including cicerones, sommeliers, beverage directors, writers, distributors, and industry pros—who carefully evaluate each individual submission through a blind judging process. Top contenders earn prestigious recognition with Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, or Silver medals in their respective categories. And not to miss Judges’ Picks, which spotlight exceptional wines, beers, spirits, and ciders that narrowly missed the top four but were favorites of the judging panelsl. By the end of this long-running competition, gain exclusive insights into the dynamic Northwest beverage scene and uncover a curated list of must-try drinks for the year ahead. Cheers to exploring and enjoying the best of Northwest craft beverages!
Submission Information
BEER *Registration is Closed
Deadline to Submit – Sept 27
Judging Dates – Oct 15 & 16
DETAILS HERE
SPIRITS
Deadline to Submit – Nov 13
Judging Dates – Nov 19
DETAILS HERE
WINE
Deadline to Submit – Oct 24
Judging Dates – Nov 12 & 13
DETAILS HERE
CIDER
Deadline to Submit – Nov 15
Judging Dates – Dec 2-6
DETAILS HERE
