We are now accepting submissions for our 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Spirits Competition!
Deadline to submit and receive product is November 13, 2024
Competition will be held on November 19, 2024 in Seattle, WA
Results will be released on December 13, 2024
All submissions are blind-tasted by a panel of the Northwest’s top experts, including mixologists, beverage buyers, spirit writers, distributors and distillers. The top four in each category will be awarded Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. Larger categories will also feature Judges’ Picks, recognizing the next highest-ranking beverages after the medalists.
The results will be released on sipmagazine.com, sent out digitally to our 55,000+ readers and shared across our social media outlets. Medalists will also be featured in the 2025 Annual Print Buyers Guide.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
1. Cost of entry is $75 for each individual product submission. Payment is accepted via credit card by clicking HERE as well as by check via mail to 1335 N. Northlake Way, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98103. All applicable submission fees must be paid in full by Wednesday, November 13, 2024 to be entered in the judging. *Please do not ship products to this location. Shipping instructions below.
2. Please submit your spirits by clicking HERE. The submission will not be entered in the judging unless the online form is completed.
3. Send one (1) sample of each submission for 750ml, two (2) samples for 500ml or less and liqueurs or 4 samples of Ready to Drink (single serve) or (1) 750ml.
4. All products must be produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or British Columbia.
5. Shipping and drop off instructions at the bottom of the post.
*Credit card payment link: Click Here
**Submission form link: Click Here
Shipping Instructions
1) Carefully package all glass-format products, as shipping companies are not always gentle.
2) Please do not use packing peanuts or popcorn.
3) Ship all entries to the following address:
Seattle Wine Storage
Attn: Sip Magazine Best of Spirits
9401 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103
In person deliveries can be made to Seattle Wine Storage daily from 12-6pm (excluding holidays).
2024 Categories
Amaro
Aquavit
Aperitif / Digestif
Barrel-aged gin
Bourbon
Brandy/eau de vie/grappa
Flavored vodka
Flavored whiskey
Flavored gin – New Category
Gin
Liqueur: Dessert (chocolate, coffee, nut, etc.)
Liqueur: Fruit
Liqueur: Non-fruit liqueurs (herbal, spice, floral, etc.)
Ready to Drink – Single-serve, canned, or bottled cocktails such as a margarita, mojito, spritz or a gin & tonic. Typically lower ABV and designed for direct consumption.
Ready to Serve – Spirit-forward cocktails such as a bottled negroni, old fashioned or martini. Typically requiring additional preparation like chilling, addition of ice and/or a garnish.
Rum
Rye whiskey
Single malt whiskey
Specialty Whiskey – Other – Alternative Grains, white whiskey, international whiskey and/or styles not listed as a stand alone category.
Specialty spirits (absinthe, agave-based,, catchall for spirits, etc.)
Vermouth
Vodka
Whiskey (wheat or blended)
Sip Magazine is an award-winning publication covering the wine, beer, spirits and cider of the Pacific Northwest and beyond
.To view the list of winners from the 12th Annual Best of the Northwest Spirits click here.
