2025 Denver International Spirits Competition Competition dates: March 1-9, 2025

The 14th Annual Denver International Spirits Competition is now open for entries. 
We are dedicated to providing beverage brands with the best marketing value for their budget. 
Please take advantage of our early-bird discounts in 2024.
You can enter online in 2024, pay your entry fees, and save ($100, $75, or $50) on your entry fees. The promotion is offered on a sliding scale; the earlier you enter and pay, the better the savings.
Please email [email protected] to ask for DISC Early Bird promo information.

For the list of 2024 winners click here. HERE

To learn more email: [email protected]

2025 DISC SPIRITS JUDGING

We are now assembling a prestigious panel of 30 of America's most respected spirits authorities to participate in the Rocky Mountain Region's largest professional spirits competition. We aim to judge based on the highest standards and build a reputation that rivals current competitions held in California, New York, and London.

We are the most cost-effective International Spirits Competition on the planet!

All promotional discounts end on December 31, 2024.
Note: You do not ship samples until after January 10, 2025.
Important Deadlines:
•Online Entries: February 24, 2025
•Samples delivered by February 28, 2025
Online Entry Fee: $500
•Sample Bottles Required: 2-750 ml (or equivalent ounces) or Sample Cans=8 x12 oz.
New! 2025 DISC Category List
Click Here For PDF
ENTER ONLINE 

WHY ENTER?

  • Handsome die-cast medals provided to winners
  • Royalty-free artwork
  • Judges notes-provided upon request
  • Actual scores (1-100)-provided upon request
  • Reasonable entry fees! (31% lower cost than San Francisco World Spirits)
  • More than 102 categories of spirits were judged!
  • Our competition uses The Data Still, a completely paperless, convenient online entry system.
  • The competition will award medals for Best Of Show, Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for each qualifying category.

Double gold medals are awarded for the highest score in a category. Best Of Show is awarded to the competition's highest-scored product (s).

 Hot Brand Award:

Our judging panel may recognize the brand with the highest combined scores for multiple entries.

The DISC is now paperless; all entries are completed online via TheDataStill.COM .

International Entries:

We encourage 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. Email us below for details, or contact the Competition Director on WhatsApp: 017203023665

To learn more, email: [email protected] or call 303 665-0855

Website: Denverspiritscomp.com

Packaging and Design Contest:

Packaging and Design are the most critical aspects of developing a beverage brand. Companies invest enormous amounts of time and money in developing their brand identity.

The DISC Packaging and Design Contest has been created to help recognize great packaging design.

  • Judged by seasoned Art Directors, Packaging Designers, and Retail Buyers
  • Diecast medals provided to all winners
  • Royalty-Free Medal Art provided to all winners

ENTER ONLINE HERE

Winners Benefits:
•Physical die-cast medals
•Royalty-free digital medal art
•Actual scores •Judges sheets upon request
•Publicity and coverage in Wine Country International ® magazine and news outlets
•Robust social media promotion and graphic sharing.
Optional Marketing Assets (for purchase):
•Bottle stickers
•Award plaques
•Extra medals
•Laser engraved barrel heads