If you're a spirits producer looking to get your products in front of America's top buyers, distributors, and off-premise decision-makers, this is your last call. The final deadline to enter the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings is just around the corner. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your brand on a platform that evaluates spirits the way consumers do—by Quality, Value, and Packaging.

Why Enter the USA Spirits Ratings?

The USA Spirits Ratings is not just another competition based on blind tasting alone. Our judging criteria go beyond quality. Your spirit is assessed for its commercial relevance, meaning it’s evaluated the same way a consumer, bar manager, or retail buyer would:

1. Quality – How well-made is the spirit?

2. Value – Is it priced fairly for its quality?

3. Packaging – Would a customer pick it off the shelf?

The result? A more market-driven rating system that rewards not just exceptional production, but also branding and value—key factors in real-world buying decisions.

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Meet the Judges Who Can Influence Your Sales

What sets the USA Spirits Ratings apart from other competitions is its exclusive focus on the off-premise trade channels—the retail shelves where purchasing decisions are driven by quality, value, and shelf appeal. All judging is done by real trade buyers from the off-premise sector, including top spirits retailers, chain store buyers, and distributors who understand exactly what sells in the U.S. market. If your goal is to gain traction in liquor stores, supermarkets, and retail chains across the country, this is the competition designed with your success in mind.

Getting a medal means your product has been endorsed by the very people who buy and sell spirits every day.

What Winners Get

- Medal Stickers to boost shelf visibility

- Marketing and PR Tools to help promote your win

- Press coverage on Beverage Trade Network media platforms

- Inclusion in our Top 100 Spirits Guide

- Tasting notes, score breakdowns, and feedback from judges

Winning a USA Spirits Ratings medal sends a clear message to trade buyers: your spirit is one they can count on to perform commercially.

Don’t Wait—Enter Now

With the final deadline fast approaching, now is the time to make your move. Whether you're a craft distillery, an established global brand, or an importer looking to boost visibility, the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings offers a credible, respected way to stand out in a crowded market.

Enter Your Spirits Today (Submission deadline is June 30, 2025).

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