The 2023 Competition Is Now OPEN

To make a great spirit you bring all of your artistry, dedication, science and passion to the table. We bring the most respected judges from around the world to the other side of that table.

OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS IN YOUR DISTILLERY AND HELP YOU SELL MORE GREAT SPIRITS!

 

May 6-7, 2023

About us

To make a great spirit you bring all of your artistry, dedication, science and passion to the table. We bring the world's most respected judges from around the world to the other side of that table. Competition on a truly international scale – all for the best of reasons – Giving Back. 

Our Judges

WE HAVE THE BEST JUDGES. Our judges include the most influential people in the spirits industry, including Masters Distillers, Certified Spirits Educators, Brand Ambassadors, retailers, importers and spirits industry writers and consultants.

Editor/Publisher Artisan Spirit Magazine

Brian is a co-founder and owner of Artisan Spirit Magazine.  He started Artisan Spirit with a close group of friends and family to celebrate the art and science of craft distilling and quickly grew the magazine into the largest and most popular distilling trade publication in America.  He is passionate about distilling education and consumer outreach.  Brian also sits on several advisor boards and committees within the distilling industry such as the American Craft Spirits Association, Craft Beverage Expo, and numerous state distilling guilds, as well as acting as Judging coordinator for craft spirits competitions within the industry.