SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
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AWARDS!
Each product is blind tested on a 100-point scaling system rated by category. Judges base scores on Aroma, Taste, Body, Finish and Smoothness. We are an independent product rating and review source.
HOW TO ENTER?
Step 1 – Entry Form
1. Fill in the Tequila & Spirits Magazine Tasting Awards "ONLINE ENTRY FORM” details of your spirits/beverages that you want to enter in the competition.
Step 2 - Payment
1. Proceed to online payment via PayPal or Credit card, at end of page.
2. Upon payment, you will receive an email receipt and accounting of your entries.
Step 3 - Shipping Spirits/Beverages
1. Once you ship your samples, please send the tracking details to tequilaandspirits@gmail.com
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WHO CAN ENTER THE AWARDS?
Tequila & Spirits Magazine Awards is for the owners, producers, and importers of spirits brands. Permission must be obtained by the brand owner if you are not associated with the brand. Only products that are available for commercial sale are accepted.
There is no limit to the number of entries per producer. However, no product can be entered more than once in any given year.
Spirits and beverages entered in previous competitions are welcome to participate.
Tequila & Spirits Magazine reserves the right to photograph any entry and reproduce it in catalogs, posters, publications or on our website, and in publicity printed by us.
Tequila & Spirits Magazine reserves the right to use any unopened sample bottles that are extra or do not advance to sweepstakes in promotional giveaways on its websites, special events and social media channels.
October 1, 2023 is the next tasting competition.
Regular Submission Deadline September 15, 2023
Samples Delivery Deadline September 29, 2023
Winners Announced: November 7, 2023
SO, WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
The panel is made up of passionate aficionados; our scores are generated by our tasting panel members, bartenders, professional retailers, restaurateurs, journalists, buyers, and sommeliers.
HOW WE SCORE?
DOUBLE GOLD 96-100 points - Superior
GOLD 90-95 points - Exceptional
SILVER 80-89 points - Highly Recommended
BRONZE 70-79 points - Recommended
69/NR points - Not Recommended
SAMPLES REQUIRED
Each entry submitted will require (2) 750ml (or 700ml ) sample bottles.
Shipping cost is covered by the entrant.
Any samples sent from outside the U.S. must be cleared through a licensed U.S. importer.
Tequila & Spirits is not responsible for shipments held up in customs or any import/duty fees. Please use your importer. We are not responsible for any lost shipments and or the return of any packages.
SHIPPING ADDRESS:
Tequila & Spirits Magazine
13089 Peyton Dr., Suite #C295
Chino Hills, CA 91709
BENEFITS:
By entering our rating tasting awards, your spirits will receive the exposure that’s important for sales and international recognition. Award winning spirits are more valuable.
- Use of our Tequila & Spirits Magazine award logo artwork
- Digital Award Medal
- Digital Award Certificate
Once your product has been rated, a digital award medal will be provided, this allows you not only to use the imagery in your own advertising and collateral, but also in ads and promotions by those who sell and distribute your products on your behalf.
In order to protect the reputations of those brands that were not awarded medals we will not disclose the names of all those who have entered.
Tequilaandspirits.com website:
- Published review with bottle image
- A SHOP NOW button on your product’s review page to help boost your e-commerce sales
- 1x News post on the - Global News section.
Social Media:
- 1x Social Media post (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin)
CANCEL YOUR ENTRY?
Entries may be cancelled up to 14 days after payment. No refund of an Entry Fee will be given in any circumstances. The entry fee can be used as a credit for future use. We offer the option to replace your entry fee with any media services offer by Tequila & Spirits Magazine.
We are not responsible for any lost shipments and or the return of any packages; we take no responsibility for the returning of any spirits/beverages received.
Tequila & Spirits takes no responsibility for the returning of any spirits/beverages received.
ENTRY FEE - SPIRITS, BEVERAGES
Limited Time Offer:
Super early bird discount save USD$50.00 per entry. By entering now through July 15, 2023 and ship your samples later.
Early Bird Fee (May 15, 2023 through July 15, 2023)
USD$300.00 (-$50 Discount) =USD$250.00 first entry
USD$250.00 (-$50 Discount) =USD$200.00 per each additional bottle - per brand
Fees go back to regular entry on July 16, 2023.
Regular Entry Fee (July 16, 2023 through September 15, 2023)
USD$300.00 first entry
USD$250.00 per each additional entry - per brand
Acceptable payment type:
Credit Card or PayPal
If paying with Check (made payable to Solstar Wireless, Inc.)
Please remember that payment is required for all entry on or before submission deadline
September 15, 2023.
PAY OTHER AMOUNT
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KEY DATES:
- Submission now open
- Early Bird Offer now through July 15, 2023
- Regular Submission Deadline September 15, 2023
- Samples Delivery Deadline September 29, 2023
- Tasting Day: October 1, 2023
- Winners Announced: November 7, 2023
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