🚨 Bartender Spirits Awards Early Bird Deadline Approaching! 🚨

The Bartender Spirits Awards (BSA) 2025 is fast approaching, and it’s time to make sure your spirits get the recognition they deserve! This prestigious competition offers a unique opportunity for spirit brands to gain industry-wide visibility, invaluable feedback, and a chance to be recognized among the top-tier spirits in the U.S. on-premise market.

If you’ve been considering entering the BSA, now is the time! Don’t miss out on the early bird discount—register by January 31, 2025 to save on your entry fees!

About Bartender Spirits Awards (BSA) 2025

The Bartender Spirits Awards is the premier competition for spirits designed specifically for the U.S. on-premise market. It’s different from other spirits competitions because it doesn’t just focus on taste; we assess each spirit’s taste, packaging, price, and most importantly—how it works in bars. This unique format ensures that only the best spirits in the world make it to the shelves of top bars and restaurants.

Judging for BSA 2025 will be held on May 18, 2025, and winners will be announced on June 10, 2025. By entering your spirit into BSA, you are putting it in front of some of the most elite judges in the industry. These judges—top bartenders, mixologists, buyers, and spirit experts—have extensive experience and are some of the most influential people in the spirits industry today.

Benefits of Entering the Bartender Spirits Awards

Entering BSA is a smart decision for any brand looking to elevate its status and secure a place in the competitive U.S. market. Here are just a few of the key benefits of entering:

Industry Recognition & Physical Medals:

• Winning a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Double Gold medal adds credibility to your brand and makes it stand out in a crowded marketplace.
• Your winning products will be featured in the Bartender Spirits TOP 100 SPIRITS Guide, an exclusive resource distributed to thousands of U.S. bartenders, bar managers, and spirits buyers.

Increased Visibility and Exposure:

• Winning a medal can lead to more distribution opportunities and enhanced media exposure. We actively promote our medalists to bartenders, buyers, and consumers alike, bringing your product into the spotlight.

Exclusive Feedback from Elite Judges:

• Our expert judges provide valuable feedback that can help you refine your product. This feedback comes from industry veterans with years of experience in crafting, evaluating, and selecting spirits that shine in the competitive U.S. market.

Networking Opportunities:

• The Bartender Spirits Awards connects you with top-level buyers, bartenders, and influencers in the beverage industry. Build relationships that can open doors to new opportunities and expanded distribution.

Special Early Bird Discount:

• Enter by January 31, 2025, and receive a $50 discount, paying just $200 per spirit (a $50 savings compared to the regular $250 entry fee). This special offer helps you save on entry while maximizing your exposure in the competition.

Why Enter?

The Bartender Spirits Awards is your chance to get your brand in front of the right audience—the bartenders and on-premise buyers who make decisions on which spirits to feature in their venues. With the ever-growing competition in the spirits industry, it’s vital to stand out and prove your product’s quality.

This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your spirit's strengths in a high-profile competition. Not only will your product be judged based on its taste, aroma, and quality, but it will also be evaluated for its potential for use in cocktails, mixability, and overall appeal to consumers i.e. Packaging.

New Categories for BSA 2025

This year’s competition introduces NEW categories to better reflect the evolving trends in the spirits industry. Some of the exciting new categories include:

• Gin Producer of the Year
• Liqueurs Producer of the Year
• Vodka Producer of the Year
• Tequila Producer of the Year
• World Whisky Producer of the Year
• Brandy/ Cognac Producer of the Year
• Rum Producer of the Year

In addition, there are new medals to recognize the achievements of importers and distributors, such as the Importer of the Year and Distributor of the Year category. These Categories will highlight the importance of partnerships in getting exceptional products into the hands of bartenders and consumers.

Elite Judges:

The BSA judges are among the best in the industry. They bring decades of expertise and industry knowledge, which makes them perfectly positioned to evaluate your spirits. Our judges include top bartenders, distillery owners, spirits buyers, and beverage directors from the most renowned bars and restaurants across the U.S.

These experts will assess your spirits in terms of quality, mixability, and overall marketability. Their insights can help you understand how your product will perform in the competitive U.S. market.

How to Enter:

To take advantage of this special early bird discount, visit the official Bartender Spirits Awards website. The deadline for early bird registration is January 31, 2025.

• Early Bird Entry Fee: $200 per spirit (Save $50)
• Regular Entry Fee (after January 31, 2025): $250 per spirit

Don’t miss your chance to enter your spirits into one of the most influential competitions in the U.S. on-premise market. Click here to enter now!

The Bartender Spirits Awards offers unmatched exposure, recognition, and credibility to your brand. The competition is not just about winning medals—it’s about getting your spirits into the hands of bartenders who can turn them into signature cocktails and the best-selling drinks at their venues. Enter now and take your brand to the next level!

Remember, the early bird deadline is fast approaching—register by January 31, 2025, and secure your place in the competition at a discounted rate. We look forward to seeing your entries!

For more details, visit Bartender Spirits Awards.