2026 Global Whisky Challenge Global Whisky Tourism Awards
Whisky tourism is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, drawing on the refined practices and time-honored traditions established by the prestigious chateaus of France and the renowned estates of Napa Valley.
The Global Whisky Tourism Awards celebrate and honor distinguished distilleries whose exceptional visitor centers deliver immersive, world-class experiences, exclusive, rare tastings, and meticulously curated culinary pairings with whisky.
Distillery Categories include:
-Levels of tours & tastings (beginner, enthusiast, connoisseur, and ultra-luxury)
-Tastings with food pairings
-Visitor centers with restaurants
-Distilleries with lodging accommodations.
Industry Partner Categories include:
-Tour and Luxury Transportation
-Whisky Bars and Restaurants
-Regional Promotional Boards and Commissions
-Whisky and Bourbon Trails
Why Enter?
1. Boost your visibility
2. Get featured in The World Book of Whisky Annual Magazine-1/2-page listing with photo ($1,500 value)
3. Receive Global Recognition for your business- All entrants receive a handsome engraved color wood-mounted award plaque ($250 value)
4. Downloadable Award Certificate PDF and JPEG. ($250 value)
5. Downloadable award graphics- royalty-free usage ($200 value)
6. Additional top-level awards for “Best of Class”, “Best of Region”, and “Best of Country” with crystal globe trophies with frosted continents and laser-engraved barrel heads available for purchase.
Competition Dates: June 6-8, 2026
Important Deadlines:
Online entries: May 1, 2026
All information, forms, and photographs must be delivered digitally no later than May 15,
2026
Value over $1,000 USD! New-Global Impact Rate!
Entry Fee: USD 575.00
Entrants will be emailed our comprehensive entry form and checklist.
•All applicants must supply digital copies of all tour documents
• A one-page cover letter on your company letterhead describing your distillery facilities, visitor center, and tour-related activities with inclusions, tastings, etc.
•3-6 digital photos of the distillery (Front of building, interior, tour groups).
•Headshot of your head distiller, blender, or Brand Ambassador.
•If your business has a restaurant, please include menus, pairing menus, food photos, and a headshot of the chef.
•If you are a tour operator, please describe your tour experiences and activities
Questions? Please email Christopher J Davies, Competition Director, at
cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com
More info:
www.GlobalWhiskyChallenge.Com
Questions? Tel. 303 665-0855 (Denver, Colorado) (MST)
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