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    Since 2007, ADI has upheld the highest standards in the industry by giving our judges the freedom to only award the very best, and being the first competition to provide written feedback for every entry. We accept entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, no/low spirits, mixers, aperitifs & fortified wines. Enter Today Download our registration checklist, and look over our FAQs, if you are a new entrant to ADI’s Competition. 2023 Competition Deadlines Deadline for Spirits Registration: March 3, 2023 Deadline for Receiving Entries: March 9, 2023 Entry Fees ADI Member: US Spirit $325 ADI Member: International Spirit $375 Non-Member: US Spirit $425 Non-Member International Spirit $475 Discount for Affiliate Associations Members of the following Affiliate Associations: The Gin Guild British Distillers Alliance Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Ontario Distillers Association Scottish Distillers Association Instituto Brasileiro da Cachaça Prairie Craft Spirits Association Australian Distillers Association Alberta Craft Distillers Association Union of Quebic’s Microdistilleries Verband der Deutschen Whiskybrenner Southern African Craft Distilling Institute Cámara Nacional de la Industria Tequilera Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac Saskatchewan Artisan Wine & Spirits Association Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI. Downloads: Submission Guidelines – ADI Shipping Label – COLA Waiver – Sample Int. Invoice For more information about ADI’s competition, our protocols, judges, spirit categories, benefits for winners, and more go to distilling.com/adi-isc.
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    Since 2007, ADI has upheld the highest standards in the industry by giving our judges the freedom to only award the very best, and being the first competition to provide written feedback for every entry. We accept entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, no/low spirits, mixers, aperitifs & fortified wines. Enter Today Download our registration checklist, and look over our FAQs, if you are a new entrant to ADI’s Competition. 2023 Competition Deadlines Deadline to apply for a COLA Waiver for International Spirits: February 3, 2023 Deadline for Spirits Registration: March 3, 2023 Deadline for Receiving Entries: March 9, 2023 Entry Fees ADI Member: US Spirit $275 ADI Member: International Spirit $325 Non-Member: US Spirit $375 Non-Member International Spirit $425 Discount for Affiliate Associations Members of the following Affiliate Associations: The Gin Guild British Distillers Alliance Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Ontario Distillers Association Scottish Distillers Association Instituto Brasileiro da Cachaça Prairie Craft Spirits Association Australian Distillers Association Alberta Craft Distillers Association Union of Quebic’s Microdistilleries Verband der Deutschen Whiskybrenner Southern African Craft Distilling Institute Cámara Nacional de la Industria Tequilera Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac Saskatchewan Artisan Wine & Spirits Association Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI. Downloads: Submission Guidelines – ADI Shipping Label – COLA Waiver – Sample Int. Invoice For more information about ADI’s competition, our protocols, judges, spirit categories, benefits for winners, and more go to distilling.com/adi-isc.
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    2022 International Spirits Competition Since 2007, ADI has upheld the highest standards in the industry by giving our judges the freedom to only award the very best, and being the first competition to provide written feedback for every entry. Members of ADI and select international affiliate associations will receive a $100 discount per entry from our standard registration fee. Enter Today 2021 Competition Deadlines Deadline to apply for COLA Waiver for International Spirits: February 16, 2022 Deadline for Spirits Registration: February 25, 2022 Deadline for Receiving Entries: March 3, 2022 Entry Fees: ADI Members $325 per spirit for US entries $375 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $425 per spirit for US entries $475 per spirit for international entries Benefits All spirits entered: Receive written feedback from our expert judges. Free entry into ADI’s Excellence in Packaging Awards with no additional bottles or paperwork. Award winners will receive: Best of Class Trophy winners have the opportunity to meet with our retail partners: Binny’s Beverage Depot, K&L Wine Merchants, and Total Wine & More. Gold medal winners are promoted through ADI’s social media channels. All winners are shared with ADI’s hundreds of media contacts and to the more than 13,000 readers of ADI’s e-newsletter. All winners receive physical and digital awards for free. For more information go to distilling.com/adi-isc
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    2021 Judging of Craft Spirits ADI accepts US and International entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperitif & fortified wines from ADI Members as well as non-member small and medium-scale producers (maximum annual sales of 750,000 proof gallons). Enter Today Please download our registration checklist, and look over our FAQs, if you are a new entrant to ADI’s Judging. For more information about benefits for Judging winners, who we use as judges and more, go to distilling.com/judging 2021 Judging Deadlines Deadline to apply for COLA Waiver for International Spirits: March 28, 2021 Deadline for Spirits Registration: May 7, 2021 Deadline for Receiving Entries: May 13, 2021 Entry Fees: Early Bird Registration Up through April 23, 2021 ADI Members $200 per spirit for US entries $250 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $300 per spirit for US entries $350 per spirit for international entries Standard Registration Begins April 24, 2021 ADI Members $250 per spirit for US entries $300 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $350 per spirit for US entries $400 per spirit for international entries Discount for Affiliate Associations Members of the following Affiliate Associations: The Gin Guild British Distillers Alliance Distilled Spirits Aotearoa Ontario Distillers Association BC Craft Distilling Association Scottish Distillers Association Australian Distillers Association Verband der Deutschen Whiskybrenner Southern African Craft Distilling Institute Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI. Judging-of-Craft-Spirits-Protocols.pdf Registration-Check-List.pdf ADI-Judging_SAMPLE-PROFORMA-INVOICE (1).docx ADI 2021 Judgign Fact Sheet.pdf ADI-2021-Judging-Shipping-Label.pdf ADI-2021-Judging-Submission-Guidelines.pdf
  5. Judging of Craft Spirits International spirits without a Certificate of Label Approval from the US Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau must complete ADI's free online COLA Waiver Application.
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    Judging of Craft Spirits Registration is Open Now the oldest and the largest competition dedicated to craft spirits, the ADI Judging accepts US and International entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperitif & fortified wines from its members and non-member small/medium size producers. However, our mission remains the same: ADI recognizes excellence in the glass; promotes distillers and blenders that are producing the world’s finest quality artisan spirits; and gives participating producers valuable, unbiased, third-party feedback on the quality and process of their spirits. In addition, ADI considers all spirits for our packaging awards, and evaluates them to see if they meet the standards for our Certification of Craft Spirits. All at no additional cost or paperwork. Deadlines Deadline to apply for COLA Waiver for International Spirits: December 22, 2019 Deadline for Spirits Registration: January 10, 2020 Deadline for Receiving Entries: January 16, 2020 Enter Today ADI 2020 Judging Fact Sheet.pdf ADI-2020-Judging-Submission-Guidelines.pdf Registration-Check-List.pdf
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    Judging of Craft Spirits Early Bird Registration is Open Now the oldest and the largest competition dedicated to craft spirits, the ADI Judging accepts US and International entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperitif & fortified wines from its members and non-member small/medium size producers. However, our mission remains the same: ADI recognizes excellence in the glass; promotes distillers and blenders that are producing the world’s finest quality artisan spirits; and gives participating producers valuable, unbiased, third-party feedback on the quality and process of their spirits. In addition, ADI considers all spirits for our packaging awards, and evaluates them to see if they meet the standards for our Certification of Craft Spirits. All at no additional cost or paperwork. Deadlines Deadline to apply for COLA Waiver for International Spirits: December 22, 2019 Deadline for Spirits Registration: January 10, 2020 Deadline for Receiving Entries: January 16, 2020 Enter Today ADI 2020 Judging Fact Sheet.pdf ADI-2020-Judging-Submission-Guidelines.pdf Registration-Check-List.pdf
  8. 2019 Judging of Craft Spirits Who Can Enter? ADI accepts US and International entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperitif & fortified wines from small and medium-scale producers (maximum annual sales of 750,000 proof gallons). What Do I Get for Entering? All spirits entered will receive written feedback from our expert judges, be considered for awards both for the spirit and the packaging and be evaluated to see if they if they meet the standards for ADI’s Certification of Craft Spirits at no additional cost or paperwork. Award winners will receive physical awards as well as digital renderings of all applicable medals, awards and certifications. Deadlines Deadline for International Entries: November 30, 2018 Deadline for US Entries: December 14, 2018 Deadline to Receive Spirits: December 20, 2018 Entry Fees Early Bird Registration Up through November 18, 2018 ADI Members $200 per spirit for US entries $250 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $300 per spirit for US entries $350 per spirit for international entries Standard Registration Begins November 19, 2018 ADI Members $250 per spirit for US entries $300 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $350 per spirit for US entries $400 per spirit for international entrie Discount for Affiliate Associations Members of the following Affiliate Associations may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI: The Gin Guild British Distillers Alliance Ontario Distillers Association BC Craft Distilling Association Australian Distillers Association Verband der Deutschen Whiskybrenner Southern African Craft Distilling Institute Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac Award winning spirits will receive their medals at ADI’s Annual Conference and Vendor Expo, March 18-21, 2019 in Denver, CO. For more information on how to enter visit www.distilling.com/judging Ready to Register? Enter Today ADI 2019 Judging Fact Sheet.pdf ADI 2019 Judging Shipping Label.pdf ADI 2019 Judging Submission Guidelines.pdf Registration Check List.pdf
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    ADI welcoms US and International entries in all classes and categories of distilled spirits, RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperitif & fortified wines from small and medium-scale producers (up to 750 proof gallons/year in annual sales). Register before November 19, 2018 and save $50/spirit entered. All spirits entered will receive written feedback from our expert judges, be considered for awards both for the spirit and the packaging, and be evaluated to see if they if they meet the standards for ADI’s Certification of Craft Spirits at no additional cost or paperwork. Award winners will receive a physical awards as well as digital renderings of all applicable medals, awards and certifications. Deadline for International Entries: November 30, 2018 Deadline for US Entries: December 14, 2018 Deadline to Receive Spirits: December 20, 2018 Early-Bird Entry Fees ADI Members $200 per spirit for US entries $250 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $300 per spirit for US entries $350 per spirit for international entries Discount for Affiliate Associations Members of the following Affiliate Associations: The Gin Guild British Distillers Alliance Ontario Distillers Association BC Craft Distilling Association Australian Distillers Association Verband der Deutschen Whiskybrenner Southern African Craft Distilling Institute Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI. Award winning spirits will receive their medals at ADI’s Annual Conference and Vendor Expo, March 18-21, 2019 in Denver, CO. For more information on how to enter visit www.distilling.com/judging Ready to register? Enter Today
  10. Registration for ADI's 2018 Judging of Craft Spirits is Open Now! The purpose of this judging is to help promote the craft spirits industry and the people who are producing the finest quality artisan spirits, bitters, aperitif and fortified wines and to give participants valuable, unbiased, third-party feedback on the quality and process of their spirits. WHO CAN ENTER? ADI accepts entries in all classes and categories of craft spirits from US and International distillers, blenders, bitters makers, and producers of aperitif & fortified wines who are: Independently Owned: Less than 25% of the producer is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by alcoholic beverage industry members who are not themselves a craft distiller, blender, bitters maker, or producer of aperitif & fortified wines. Small-Scale: Producer has maximum annual sales of 100,000 proof gallons (about 473,000 liters/52,500 9-liter cases). WHAT DO I GET FOR ENTERING? Double-gold, gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded with certificates for spirits judged worthy of recognition. All entrants will receive tasting notes with comments from the spirits judges. All entrants will also be considered for our Packaging Awards and be evaluated to see if they if they meet the standards for ADI’s Certification of Craft Spirits at no additional cost or paperwork. Award winners will receive a physical awards as well as a digital renderings of all applicable medals, awards and certifications. Judges reserve the right to not award medals when, in their opinion, no spirits in that category merit an award. Medals and Packaging Awards will be announced at the American Distilling Institute’s Annual Conference & Vendor Expo, March 26-29, 2018 in Portland OR. NOPTIONAL ADD-ONS During registration entrants can choose to purchase professional bottle image(s) of any of the spirits entered and entrants can submit one or more of their registered spirits for testing and receive a certificate of chemical analysis which is valid for all major retailers, most countries import/export and tender purposes. A $700 value offered to judging entrants for $150 per spirit. For more details check out our submission guidelines. Download and example certificate here to get an idea of what information is included. DEADLINES Deadline for International Spirits Registration: January 5, 2018 Deadline for US Spirits Registration: January 19, 2018 Deadline for Receiving Entries: January 25, 2018 ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Registration Up through December 24, 2017 ADI Members $200 per spirit for US entries $250 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $300 per spirit for US entries $350 per spirit for international entries Standard Registration After December 25, 2017 ADI Members $250 per spirit for US entries $300 per spirit for international entries Bulk discount for members who enter more than 10 spirits Non-Members $350 per spirit for US entries $400 per spirit for international entries DISCOUNT FOR AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS Members of the following Affiliate Associations: The Gin Guild Ontario Distillers Association Australian Distillers Association may enter their spirits at the ADI Member price even if they are not current members of ADI. For more information download the attachments or go to ADI's Judging Page TO ENTER YOUR SPIRITS, CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER TODAY 2018 ADI Judging Shipping Label.pdf 2018 ADI Submission Guidelines.pdf cola_waiver_2018 ADI Judging_template.doc 2018 ADI Judging Fact Sheet.pdf
  11. Registration is now open for ADI's 8th Annual Judging of Craft American Spirits. The judging has now expanded to include all classes of spirits. If it is make in America by small-batch, independently-owned distilleries, we will evaluate it. For more information, go to: http://distilling.com/events/judging-craft-spirits/ 8TH ANNUAL JUDGING OF CRAFT AMERICAN SPIRITS The American Distilling Institute will judge artisan American gins, rums, fruit infusions, brandies, moonshines and whiskies. Select judges will perform a blind tasting of spirits submitted. Location: Seattle Washington Judging Dates: February 10-12, 2014 Submission Deadline Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 Submissions must be received by: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Entry Fee: $200 per spirit entered The purpose of this judging is to help promote the American craft distillers that are producing the finest quality artisan spirits and to give participating distillers valuable, unbiased, third-party feedback on the quality and process of their spirits. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded with certificates and bottle-stickers made available for spirits judged worthy of recognition. All entrants will receive tasting notes with comments from the spirits judges. Judges reserve the right to not award medals when, in their opinion, no spirits in that category merit an award. Medals will be announced at the American Distilling Institute’s Annual Conference & Vendor Expo, March 31-April 2, 2014 in Seattle, WA. Spirits Categories & Classifications Spirits in each class will be categorized as is appropriate for the entries received so that like spirits are tasted in the same flight. The prospective categories are; Whiskey Clear Whiskey Aged Corn Whiskey Bourbon (under two years) Straight Bourbon Rye Whiskey (under two years) Straight Rye Whiskey Malt Whiskey (under two years) Straight Malt Whiskey Wheat Whiskey (under two years) Straight Wheat Whiskey Blended Whiskey Whiskey Non-typical Smoked Whiskey Hopped Whiskey Flavored Whiskey Moonshine Sugarshine Corn Whiskey Moonshine Other Moonshine Aged Moonshine Flavored Moonshine Brandy Pear Eau de Vie Eaux de Vie (other) Grappa Applejack/Apple Brandy Aged brandy (other than grape or apple) Brandy from Grapes (aged less than six years) Brandy from Grapes (aged six years or more) Rum White Rum (Agricole, ECJ, sugar, molasses) Amber Rum (Agricole, ECJ, sugar, molasses) Dark Rum (Agricole, ECJ, sugar, molasses) Overproof Rum Flavored Rum Spiced Rum Gin Classic Distilled Gin Classic Rectified Gin Contemporary Distilled Gin Contemporary Rectified Gin Genever Navy-Strength Gin Old Tom Gin Barrel-Aged Gin Vodka New-made Vodka (from Barley, Corn, Rye, Wheat, Other Grain, Grape, Apple, Fruit, Potato, or Cane) Rectified Vodka (from Barley, Corn, Rye, Wheat, Other Grain, Grape, Apple, Fruit, Potato, or Cane) Flavored vodka Aquavit Liqueurs Fruit Liqueur Citrus Liqueur Herbal/Botanical/Spiced Liqueur Coffee Liqueur Cream Liqueur Mistel, Pommeau, Pineau Nut Liqueur Cordial Gin Other Liqueur Vermouth (and other fortified wines and aperitifs) Other Absinthe Agave Spirits Amaro Barrel-Aged Cocktails Bitters (digestif and aperitif) Non-potable bitters Tinctures Soju Schnapps Moonshine will loosely be defined as spirits marketed as moonshine. ADI will accept spirits distilled from sugar or grain (or hybrids of either) that the TTB has designated as Distilled Spirits Specialty. Also, any clear whiskey or whiskey, on which the words moon or shine, or which contains clear references toward moonshine on the label, will be allowed in this category provided it is designated at the time of registration. Packaging Award ADI will also award innovative packaging. Bottles will be judges on overall originality, creativity, graphic design, integration of bottle design to label style, and aesthetic appeal. Each spirit submitted for judging will also be considered for the packaging award. Producers who wish to enter spirits for whom there is no category, may enter bottles for only the packaging award. The Judging Director reserves the right to create new categories and to categorize entries as is appropriate for spirits entered. _____________________________________________________________
  12. Registration is now open for the American Distilling Institute is pleased to announce the 2012 Judging of Artisan American Spirits at Huber’s Starlight Distillery February 27-28, 2012. Rums, Brandies and Whiskies will be judged in a blind tasting by a panel of select judges. Deadline to register spirits is Friday January 27, 2012. Rums will be judged in the following categories; Clear Rum Amber Rum Aged Rum Overproof Rum Spiced Rum Fruit-flavored Rum Whiskies will be judged in the following categories: Malt Whiskey Bourbon Wheat Whiskey Corn Whiskey Rye Whiskey Un-aged Whiskey Other Whiskey Brandies will be judged in the following categories; Brandy from grapes Grappa Aged brandy from other fruits (apple, cherry, peach, pear, plum, raspberry and other) Un-aged brandy from other fruits (apple, cherry, peach, pear, plum, raspberry and other) Fruit Infusions (fruit infusions into a fruit-based spirit) ADI will evaluate spirits made in one DSP in separate categories from those from products that include spirits distilled at other facilities. Packaging Award -- ADI will also award innovative packaging. Bottles will be judged on overall originality, creativity, graphic design, integration of bottle design to label style, and aesthetic appeal. Each spirit submitted for judging will also be considered for the packaging award. Producers who wish to enter spirits for whom there is no category, may enter bottles for only the packaging award. Deadline for sprits registration is Friday, January 27, 2012. All spirits must arrive in Indiana for judging by Friday February 10, 2012 to be considered - no exceptions. Judging will be held Monday-Tuesday, February 27-28 at Huber’s Starlight Distillery in Borden, IN. Medals will be announced at ADI’s annual conference, April 1-4, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. For complete information go to http://www.distilling.com Only craft producers who are 2012 ADI members are eligible for entry. For questions that are not answered there, contact ADI’s Judging Director Andrew Faulkner drew@distilling.com, 415-517-7377.
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