QUESTIONS?

Contact Debra Del Fiorentino,debra@winecompetitions.com

 

ENTRY DETAILS

• Entries may only be made online  for this particular competition. 

• An official entry consists of two 750 ml bottles of each spirit type. (or equivalent )

• Canned entries consist of 8 -12 oz cans.(or equivalent)

• An online fee of $225. per entry applies.

• Entry fee for pre-mixed cocktails, Non-alcoholic pre-mixed cocktails and mixers is $125.

• Customers may enter directly through their TheDataStill.com account. 

• Early bird fees do not apply.

• All entered spirits must be available to the general public.

• Certain classes will be subdivided by price, at the discretion of the Chief Judge.

• Entrants must specify the suggested retail price (SRP) for each entry.

 

entries & DEADLINES

Completed entries and fees must be made online by the stated deadline date. See competition page for specific deadlines.  Online entries: winecompetitions.com or thedatastill.com.  No refunds for cancellations will be made after the close of entry date, however a credit may be applied toward entry in a future competition (contact Debra Del Fiorentino, debra@winecompetions.com).   

 

INSTRUCTIONS
Entrants should specify class number of entry, or a class will be selected at the discretion of the Chief Judge. A spirit can be entered in a single class only.

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DELIVERY

Shipments must arrive at Express Wine Delivery by the stated date. Clearly mark boxes on all sides for "Craft Distillers Spirits Competition Entry". Indicate box 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc. to ensure entire shipment is received.  Please ship two bottles per spirit type entered.  Please ship all entries c/o Express Wine Delivery  7970 Cameron Dr, Windsor CA, 95492.  (707) 838-8477

Click on pdf icon below to download pre-addressed shipping labels.

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JUDGING METHODOLOGY
Panels will be comprised of qualified members of media, spirit research, distilling, spirits education and marketing. Majority will rule in reaching a consensus. New bottles will be opened for medal-round tasting. Medals awarded will be Double Gold and  Gold. Certificates will be available for Silver and Bronze award winners on the website for you to download. 

 

NOTIFICATION
Award recipients will be notified within 10 working days of the last day of the competition.

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medals

Medals are approximately 2 inches in diameter and weigh about 1.5 ounces. They are attractively engraved with the competition logo and award designation and are not year-specific. Medals typically take six weeks to produce and are mailed as soon as available. Medal winners will also be posted at on this website and at TheDataStill.com within ten (10) working days of the final judging day.

 

disclosures
Any spirits remaining at the conclusion of the judging becomes the property of Wine Competitions Management & Productions.

 

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Winners will be entitled to display the trademarked competition logo on their websites and in marketing materials in compliance with the event owner's policies. Logos will be available for download on this website at the conclusion of the competition.  All winners will receive an official press release after the competition once results are official and winners have been notified.  You may tailor it to your company's needs.

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