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2025 Sommelier Challenge International Spirits Competition

Now Accepting Entries!

Early Discount Deadline: August 1, 2025
Final Entry Deadline: August 29, 2025
Product Deadline: September 12, 2025

Now in its 18 th year, Sommelier Challenge puts your best to the test in front of some of the nation’s most respected palates – Sommeliers that hold sway over consumer, retail, and trade buying decisions. All entries are judged in a double-blind format by panels of Certified Sommeliers. Medals are awarded in a variety of categories and all winners are posted on the competition website. Platinum medal winners also receive reviews in SpiritsReviewOnline.com.
Additional benefits:

NEW!
Our Shipping Address Has Changed:

Sommelier Challenge Spirits Competition

Attn: Rich Cook
1121 Britem Court
Vista, CA 92083

Entry Fees:
Early Discount Fee: $275
Entries received after August 1: $300
For detailed entry instructions, visit:
SommelierChallenge.com

Online Registration


Beverage Trade Network

Welcome Beverage Trade Network Member!

Remember to enter the coupon code BTN15 upon checking out to receive a $10 discount/entry.


Beverage Trade Network

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Craft Distillers

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Union Beer Distributors

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Beverage Trade Network

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American Distilling Institute

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Malesco

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ADI

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Beverage Trade Network

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ADI

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Craft Distillers

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Union Beer Distributors

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ADI

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Artisan

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Craft Distillers

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Independent Spirits Expo

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NCBS

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ADILV

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Beverage Trade Network

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The Gin Guild

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Manhattan Beer Distributors

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American Distlling Institute

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Park street

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BTN

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MHW

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INDY CRAFT SPIRITS

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INDY CRAFT SPIRITS

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PERU

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NYCBG

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D

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D

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PARKSTREET

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NABWC

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NABWC

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BIBC

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BISC

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NYIBC

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NYISC

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DISC

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DISC

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DISC

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Union Beer Distributors

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ADI

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Welcome to the 2018 Global Spirits Awards

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Welcome to the 2018 Denver International Beer Competition

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Welcome Independent Spirits Expo Member!

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Welcome Aisa International Beer Competition!

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NYCA

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Finest

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Finest

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Finest

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Connect

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MHW

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MHW

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MHW

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Craft Distillers

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Park street

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Good Spirits

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BevStrat

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MHW

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CBAHK

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BWI

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BWI

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BNIA

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DFK

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