Save the Date for the 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Competition. Online submission forms will open starting July 1.
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 double-blind 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
Sept 27 | Deadline to Submit
Oct 14-18 | Judging
SPIRITS
Oct 11 | Deadline to Submit
Oct 21-25 | Judging
WINE
Oct. 11 | Deadline to Submit
Nov 11-15 | Judge
CIDER
Nov 15 | Deadline to Submit
Dec 2-6 | Judge
