The 2025 USA Spirits Ratings is just around the corner, and this is your chance to showcase your spirit to a global audience. With its unique judging criteria that prioritize quality, value, and packaging, this competition offers a fantastic opportunity to elevate your brand and gain industry recognition.

The Early Bird deadline on February 20, 2025, is your opportunity to save on entry fees while gaining valuable exposure for your spirits brand. Here’s why entering early is a smart move!

Why Enter USA Spirits Ratings?

USA Spirits Ratings is more than just a competition—it’s a way to increase your brand’s visibility with buyers, retailers, and consumers. With judging criteria that align with industry standards, a medal from this competition represents top-tier quality, value, and packaging.

Global Media Coverage for Winners

Winners will be featured in major drinks guides, gaining global exposure across multiple key markets.

Customized Tasting Notes & Shelf-Talkers for Entrants

Each entry will receive personalized tasting notes and shelf-talkers, written by judges to give you valuable marketing material for your brand.

Exclusive Medal Stickers for Winners

Winners will also receive 1000 extra medal stickers with their first order, giving your spirits packaging a premium look and feel.

Detailed Scores Feedback

Get a detailed breakdown of your scores for quality, value for money, and packaging to help you refine your offerings.

Reach 50,000+ Trade Professionals

Your winning spirits will be communicated to 50,000+ professionals across the spirits industry.

Exposure to 20,000+ Top Spirits Buyers

Winners will receive exposure to over 20,000 top spirits buyers in the USA, providing unparalleled visibility with key decision-makers.

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Key Benefits of Entering Early

By entering before February 20, 2025, you’ll enjoy:

• Significant Savings: Early Bird pricing at just $250 per entry. You can also avail discounts on multiple entries. 3 to 8 entries enjoy a 10% discount; 9 to 13 entries enjoy a 15% discount; and 14 or more entries enjoy a 20% discount
• Added Exposure: Increased visibility through pre-event promotions for early submissions.
• Easy Preparation: Enter early to ensure smooth preparation and stress-free submission.
• Judging Process Highlights
• Spirits are evaluated based on:
• Blind Tasting for Quality: Aroma, flavor, balance, and finish.
• Value for Money: Evaluating the spirit’s worth against its retail price.
• Packaging Appeal: The overall design and appeal of your packaging.

Key 2025 Competition Dates

• Early Bird Ends: February 20, 2025
• International Submission Closes: May 31, 2025
• Domestic Submission Closes: June 30, 2025
• Judging Day: July 27, 2025
• Winners Announced: August 12, 2025

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Don’t Miss Out – Enter Today!

The USA Spirits Ratings competition provides more than just a chance to win—it’s a gateway to industry recognition. Submit before February 20, 2025, to take advantage of Early Bird pricing and maximize your brand’s exposure. Visit the entry page now to submit your spirits today!

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