2025 Denver International Spirits Competition
Competition dates: March 1-9, 2025
Are You Ready to Prove Your Spirit Stands Among the Best?
Join the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest professional spirits competition, judged by 30 of America’s most respected spirits authorities. Gain credibility, secure new distribution deals, and elevate your brand’s reputation.
Limited Spots Available!
14th Annual Denver International Spirits Competition
Entry Closes February 24, 2025!
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Why Enter?
Winning isn’t just about a medal – it’s about unlocking real business opportunities and gaining industry recognition that matters.
✔ Get Discovered by Distributors & Investors – Winning can help you land deals and grow your business.
✔ Build Customer Trust & Sales – Consumers trust award-winning brands over competitors.
✔ Win or lose, You Gain Exposure and Valuable Information – All entrants receive publicity, social media promotion, featured in Wine Country Magazine, and expert judge feedback.
✔ Gain Expert Insight – Every entrant may request copies of our professional judging sheets with notes from our industry-leading judges.
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Winners Get Over $2,000 In Benefits
- Physical die-cast medals ($60 value)
- Downloadable Digital Medal Graphics ($200 value)
- Publicity and coverage in Wine Country International ® magazine, reaching 600,000 affluent enthusiasts, and press release distribution to all national beverage news outlets. ($1500 value)
- Actual scores provided (100 pt scale) ($50 value)
- Winner's products & awards are listed on Wine-Searcher.Com (tm) with links to local resellers. ($500 value)
- Recent studies have shown that 75% of consumers prefer to purchase award-winning products, and distributors and retailers favor representing brands that have received recent accolades.
- Showcase your results to grow your business.
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How It Works
We’ve made entering simple. Just follow these steps:
- Register & Pay – Secure your spot before February 24, 2025.
- Send Your Samples – Ship two 750 ml bottles (or eight 12 oz cans) to be delivered to us by February 28, 2025.
- Get Judged by Industry Experts – Our panel of 30 elite spirits authorities scores your product.
- Win & Gain Recognition – Medals, media exposure, and credibility await the best brands.
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Past Competition Winners 🏅
A winning medal isn’t just an award – it’s a statement of excellence. Stand alongside past winners who have leveraged their medals to grow their brands.
2024 “Best Of Show” Winners:
- W.L Weller -William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1st Place
- Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac - 2nd Place
- Stagg Straight Bourbon - 3rd Place
2024 Best of Class Winners:
- Tequila- Casa Azul Organic Tequila Blanco
- Vodka-Psycho Love Vodka
- Rye Whiskey-Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye Whiskey (Batch 009)
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Packaging & Design Contest
Brand identity matters. Great packaging sells. That’s why we also award the best packaging designs in spirits.
- Judged by seasoned Art Directors, Packaging Designers, and Retail Buyers.
- Winners receive die-cast medals and royalty-free medal artwork.
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Denver International Spirits Competition
Featured in the News!
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Important Deadlines & Pricing
- Online Entry Deadline: February 24, 2025
- Sample Delivery Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Entry Fee: $500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t win?
Every entrant gains exposure through press coverage, social media promotion, and professional feedback from our expert judges. Even without a medal, your brand benefits.
What do I get after winning?
- Die-cast medals for winners
- Royalty-free digital medal artwork
- Scorecards & judges’ notes (available upon request)
- Publicity in Wine Country International® magazine and news outlets
- Featured on our social media platforms.
How are the judges selected?
Our panel consists of 30 of America’s most respected spirits authorities, ensuring fair, professional, and expert evaluations of your product.
How do I submit my samples?
- 2 x 750 ml bottles (or 8 x 12 oz cans) per entry.
- Samples should be shipped between January 10 and February 28, 2025.
- We provide all shipping details upon registration.
Can I enter if I am not in the United States?
Yes, we have many international entries.
Producers without US importers will need to apply for a Cola Waiver and FDA permit BEFORE they ship us samples. We work with an excellent US Broker who can assist. Please email us for details or contact the Competition Director on WhatsApp: 017203023665.
Is there a limit to how many entries I can make?
No, there is no limit to the number of entries per producer.
To learn more, email: [email protected] or call 303 665-0855