Beverage Trade Network announces that the submission for 2019 Bartender Spirits Awards is open. Using the tagline “Judged By Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers For The On-Premise Industry,” the Bartender Spirits Awards will recognize, encourage, promote and celebrate excellence in the U.S. drinks industry.

The aim of the spirits competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands targeting the U.S. bar trade. The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.

This competition recognizes that bartenders are the true influencers – their passions and tastes provide direction for the consumer, especially via their guidance with wine, beer or spirit recommendations. The creation of new drinks is often driven by bartender tastes and perceptions of current trends.

“We really wanted a way to recognize those spirits that would be a great addition to any bar and that are completely on-trend in terms of packaging and price,” said Sid Patel, Founder, and CEO of Beverage Trade Network. “Whether bartenders are looking to plug a very specific gap in their existing spirits inventory, or construct an entirely new cocktail menu from scratch, what better advice could they get than from fellow bartenders?”

Medals will be awarded to those spirits that meet very specific judging criteria, with a goal of identifying spirits that should become additions to bar inventories. Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to the best-performing spirits based on the following metrics: taste; packaging; and price.  Medal winners will be showcased in the Bartenders Spirits TOP 100 On-Premise SPIRITS Guide, which will be distributed to thousands of bartenders in the U.S. in 2019.

The Bartender Spirits Awards is currently accepting entries for a variety of different categories. Super Early Bird registration closes on February 05, 2019.

List of Bartender Spirits Awards

• Double Gold
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze

• Spirit of the Year
• Distillery of the Year

• Best Value of the Year
• Best Package of the Year

• Liqueur of the Year
• Bitter of the Year
• Gin of the Year
• Vodka of the Year
• Tequila of the Year
• Scotch Whisky of the Year
• World Whisky of the Year
• Brandy/ Cognac of the Year
• Rum of the Year

 

About Beverage Trade Network

Beverage Trade Network (BTN) hosts and organizes competitions, events, trade shows, expos and tastings for the alcohol beverage trade around the world. Popular competitions include the London Wine Competition, the USA Trade Tasting in New York City, and the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show in San Francisco. For more information on Beverage Trade Network:

About Bartender Spirits Awards

The Bartender Spirits Awards will take place in San Francisco on May 19-20, 2019. Using the tagline “Judged By Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers For The On-Premise Industry,” the Bartender Spirits Awards will recognize, encourage, promote and celebrate excellence in the U.S. drinks industry. You can learn more at

https://bartenderspiritsawards.com