Bartender Spirits Awards

🍸✨We’re beyond thrilled to introduce our latest Regional & Category Ambassadors! Say hello to Zachary Faden, representing the Bourbon category, and Tural Hasanov, championing Asian spirits like Baijiu, Soju, and Shōchū. 🌟 Zachary Faden brings a storyteller’s touch to Bourbon, blending history, craft, and innovation. With accolades like Tales of the Cocktail Foundation winner and Bombay Sapphire Top 100 Imaginative Bartenders, Zachary’s expertise shines as he highlights the rich heritage and modern versatility of America’s iconic whiskey. 🥃 🌟 Tural Hasanov combines global expertise with cultural authenticity. From being named Mixologist of the Year (2020) to crafting world-class beverage programs, Tural’s mission is to elevate Asian spirits, bridging centuries-old traditions with modern mixology trends. 🍶 📌 Learn more about these industry trailblazers and how they’ll shape this year’s competition at bartenderspiritsawards.com 👉 Producers, get ready to shine! Submit your entries and connect with industry leaders shaping the on-premise market - https://lnkd.in/fdSkZZq . . #BartenderSpiritsAwards #SpiritsAmbassadors #Bourbon #AsianSpirits #MixologyMasters #AwardWinningSpirits #SpiritsCompetition Beverage Trade Network Sid Patel Bartenders Business BARTENDER® Magazine The Bourbon Concierge Annie Conright The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. EDITION Ed Curry CARLOS SIERRA Nicolas P. Sanju Beri Scott Hilty Olivier Lau Davide Paduano Suzanne Holbrook Samantha Friedman Dale Parkington Haley Ingraham Chris Southwick Seamus Dooley, MBA, DipWSET Kirstin Bailey Melissa Keene Alexa Delgado, WSET II Biljana Jovanovic Alchemy Wines & Spirits Asia Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA)

🚨 Early Bird Deadline Alert! 🚨 Don't miss your chance to enter the Bartender Spirits Awards 2025 and save big by registering before January 31! 🏆 🆕 This year, we’re thrilled to introduce our new judging panel, featuring top bartenders, mixologists, and industry experts who will bring their unparalleled expertise to the judging process. With a focus on thorough research and a keen eye for quality, our judges are ready to discover the best spirits for the U.S. on-premise market. 🍸 Submit your products now and have them reviewed by these influential professionals! 👉 Enter your spirits here: https://lnkd.in/fdSkZZq #BartenderSpiritsAwards #EarlyBirdDeadline #SpiritsCompetition #SaveBig #NewJudgingPanel Sid Patel Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Ankita O. Malvika Patel BARTENDER® Magazine

Patrice Plante and Jean-Christophe Niclaes founded Drink NOA with a bold vision: to reimagine what it means to celebrate. Inspired by a culture often driven by excess, they dared to ask: What if the secret to a magical evening lies not in how much we consume, but in how we contribute to the moment? 🌿✨ Rooted in the belief that balance, mindfulness, and connection can transform our experiences, Drink NOA offers a new way forward. Their creations, like the award-winning NOA Italian Amaro, fuse tradition with innovation to craft alternatives that honor both your body and the world around you. Recognized with a Gold Medal (92 points) at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards and the title of Best Product in Canada, NOA Drinks is leading a movement toward mindful celebration. 🏆🇨🇦 This journey is about more than beverages; it’s about values. It’s about waking up to the dream of living intentionally and choosing better—for ourselves and for tomorrow. 🌍💛 Discover how NOA is reshaping the way we toast to life, one thoughtful choice at a time. ✨ visit monsieur-cocktail.com . . #NOADrinks #MindfulDrinking #ItalianAmaro #BartenderSpiritsAwards #CelebrateSmart #CraftedWithCare Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Monsieur Cocktail Philippe Castonguay Canadian Craft Spirits Association Spirits Canada | Association of Canadian Distillers Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) SoBar Non Alcoholic Bar Proximo Spirits Canada, Inc. EMPSON Wine + Spirits (Canada) FWM Canada | Wine, Beer, & Spirits DAVID Canada Spirits

Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall of High Wire Distilling Company are leading a revitalization of Jimmy Red corn, a heritage grain known for its distinct flavor and historical significance in whiskey production. 🥃✨By focusing on sustainable practices and working closely with local farmers, they’ve created a bourbon that connects deeply to South Carolina’s roots. As President of the South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild, Scott advocates for policies that elevate local distillers and enhance the state’s craft spirits reputation. 🥃🌾 🎤 In this interview, Scott shares his passion for heritage grains, distilling innovation, and the impact on South Carolina’s craft distilling community. 📖 Exclusive Interview by Malvika Patel - Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/dHevTvYc . . #HeritageGrains #CraftDistilling #SouthCarolinaSpirits #JimmyRedCorn #Sustainability Rachael Sykes Morgan Moore Logan Metcalfe Kelly Pettus Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Burnt Church Distillery Hilton Head Distillery Palmetto Distillery Striped Pig Distillery Rotten Little Bastard Distillery Sleeping Giant Distillery Hollow Creek Distillery South on Whiskey Whiskey & Whitetails SpiritRebel Whiskey Bourbon N' Bubbles Grain & Barrel Spirits High Spirits Hospitality Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Southern Spirits Cigar & Spirits Magazine Local Choice Spirits Carolina Spirits O'Darby's Fine Wine & Spirits

Hi Folks, Happy new year again. 3 things here in my reel. 1) How to play the pre and post trade show game and how to generate leads and business at trade shows. Insights coming on my Instagram soon as part of my weekly drinks insights series there. Again as always, this will be from real execution ideas that I have done. So do look out for that on Monday, on how to capitalize your trade show participation as an exhibitor. 2) Bartender Spirits Awards: 2025 Judges are now live, check it out. This is our competition where top bartenders, mixologists, national and regional bar managers and group bar buyers, drinks specialists review your spirits. Check out the website to see full line up of judges. And do enter your products NOW and get it before the early bird deadline of January 31 and save big. Don’t miss to attend the webinar on “Strategic Outreach: How To Grow Your Distribution, Build Your Brand and Sell More Cases In 2025. 9am, PST, Jan 10.Great time of the year to pitch to importers and distributors. In this webinar I talk about how to do it. I will cover how aligning with current industry trends can position your brand as a distributor’s ideal choice. Learn how to identify and approach the distribution channels that best suit your brand’s goals. Explore practical strategies for using digital tools like social media and SEO to increase visibility and connect with distributors. RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/daTQPbwx

✨ Shake up your Dry January with The Free Spirits Company! ✨ Non-alcoholic never tasted so good—crafted with care, their zero-proof spirits bring all the flavor, complexity, and fun of your favorite cocktails, minus the alcohol. 🍸💫 Whether you're sipping on a refreshing No-Groni or a vibrant Paloma, Free Spirits makes it easy to celebrate mindfully. 🌿 🌟 Discover the perfect pour for your Dry January goals— visit drinkfreespirits.com •⁠ •⁠ #DryJanuary #FreeSpirits #ZeroProofCocktails #MindfulDrinking #BartenderSpiritsAwards David Von Stroh Milan Martin 🥃 Jesse Rahn Jon F. Shaun Crowley David Bernardino Stephen Surman Kristian Schwartz Greg White Brandy Parkerson Steve Turner Michael Scanlon Spencer Stevens Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Sid Patel

📅 Mark Your Calendar for January 9, 2025! Join top distillers and association heads for an exclusive webinar on industry strategies for 2025. From premiumization and sustainability to tackling challenges, this event is packed with insights to elevate your spirits game. 🍸✨ 🎙️ Moderated by Sid Patel, featuring experts like: 1. John Granata: Co-Founder, Master Distiller, President, and Chairman at Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. & President and Founding Member of the New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild. 2. Ari Klafter: Head Distiller and Co-owner of Thornton Distilling Company; President of the Illinois Craft Distillers Association. 3. Aaron Bergh: President & Master Distiller at Calwise Spirits Co. 4. Lee Wood: Co-Founder of Wood's High Mountain Distillery; President of the COLORADO DISTILLERS GUILD. 5. Eli Breitburg-Smith: Co-founder of Baltimore Spirits Co. & President of the MARYLAND DISTILLERS GUILD RSVP now to secure your spot! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dVZg2Efu . . #BeverageTradeNetwork #BartenderSpiritsAwards #barlife #mixologist #barmanager Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Ankita O. Malvika Patel

🎉 Calling all spirits enthusiasts! The Bartender Spirits Awards is seeking the next wave of Category Experts and Ambassadors for 2025. Whether your expertise lies in rum, gin, vodka, tequila, whiskey, or other spirits, this is your chance to make an impact on a global stage. 🌍 Since its inception, the competition has celebrated the finest spirits for bar programs worldwide. Now, it’s your turn to be part of the mission. 🚀 📌 Who can apply? Beverage professionals | Influencers & content creators | Regional representatives 💡 Why join? ✅ Gain recognition as a thought leader ✅ Connect with top spirits producers and industry leaders ✅ Help shape the future of bar programs 📅 Don’t wait—apply now via the link: https://lnkd.in/d6xiG_Q2 . . . #BartenderSpiritsAwards #SpiritsExperts #Rum #Gin #Tequila #Vodka #Whiskey #CocktailCulture #SpiritsCommunity Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Malvika Patel Nora Furst John Granata Michael Bowles

🥃 ✨ Don't miss this out - RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/dVZg2Efu . . #SpiritsIndustryInsights #DistilleryInnovation #SustainabilityInSpirits #AmericanDistillers #2025Planning #CraftDistilling #PremiumSpirits #DistillingTrends #IndustryLeadership #SpiritsBusinessSuccess #DistilleryGrowthStrategies #SustainableDistilling #AmericanSingleMalt #BartenderSpiritsAwards #BeverageTradeNetwork

Thinking about entering the Bartender Spirits Awards 2025? Here are three reasons why it’s a must for your spirits brand! 🥃✨ 🍸 Get your spirits judged by the industry’s best — top bartenders, bar managers, and spirits experts. 🍸 Boost your brand’s presence across the on-premise sector with invaluable recognition. 🍸 Open doors to new opportunities in bars, restaurants, and hotels across the U.S. 📅 Early Bird Deadline: January 31, 2025 🎯 Warehouse Closes: April 25, 2025 🥃 Register your spirits here: https://lnkd.in/fdSkZZq . Don’t wait — this could be your moment to shine in the spirits industry! 🥂 Entries are open now! #BartenderSpiritsAwards #bar #barandspirits #spiritsindustry Beverage Trade Network Bartenders Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Malvika Patel