Sip Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of the Northwest

by | May 26, 2026


Stay tuned! We’re finalizing the dates and details for our annual Best of the Northwest Beverage Competitions.

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Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest competition will returns for its 15th year, celebrating the finest craft beverages from across the region. Each submission is evaluated through a rigorous blind tasting by an esteemed panel of experts—including cicerones, sommeliers, beverage directors, writers, distributors, and other industry leaders. Top entries are awarded coveted Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver medals within their respective categories.

This trusted, longest standing all-inclusive beverage competition offers exclusive insight into the Northwest’s ever-evolving beverage landscape and delivers a curated guide to the must-try wines, beers, spirits, and ciders of the year.

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