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2025 Global Whisky Challenge-UK & Europe

2025 Global Whisky Challenge- (Part One) UK and European Whisky
Presented by Wine Country Network, Inc
May 17 to June 1, 2025

Whisky Mogul Media, a division of Wine Country Network, publishers of Wine Country International ® Magazine, The World Book of Whisky, and a global leader in producing professional beverage competitions for wines and spirits, invites distillers and marketers to enter the world’s first beverage competition that will evaluate whiskies made within three geographical regions of the world. 

The 2nd Annual Global Whisky Challenge is committed to defining excellence in whiskies worldwide. Part one will focus exclusively on UK and European-made whisky. The competition will take place in Denver, Colorado. A select team of US and UK-certified spirits judges and seasoned beverage professionals judge entries double-blind. Scores are based on the 100-point system. Medals/certificates awarded for Best of Show, Best of Class, Best of Region, Best of Country, Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. 

There will be two other editions of the Global Whisky Challenge (Asia and Oceana Whiskies) and (Americas-USA, Canadian, Mexican, and South American Whiskey). Senior judges will taste “Best of Show” winners from each contest will be judged again in New York and will crown the highest-scored product, the 2025 Global Whisky Champion. The global prize is an elegant glass globe-sculptured 18-inch pewter trophy that symbolize the worldwide nature of whisky.

Who Can Enter?
We cordially invite all UK (Britain, Ireland, Scotland) and European whisky producers to enter their top whiskies. Entrants should ship samples via their US importer. If you need an importer, we can direct you to one who will provide quick service in filing for a COLA waiver and FDA permit.

Competition Dates: May 17 to June 1, 2025

Important Deadlines:
Online entries: May 9, 2025
Samples delivered by: May 13, 2025

Bottles required: 2-700/750ml (or equivalent ounces)

Entry Fee: USD 450

More info: 
www.GlobalWhiskyChallenge.Com
Questions? Tel. 303 665-0855 (Denver, Colorado) (MST)
Email: info@globalwhiskychallenge.com

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