The New York International Spirits Competition was the first competition to be founded in the International Beverage Competition Series. After its success, series replicated in multiple countries, and have since expanded to include wine and beer competitions as well. What sets apart from other international beverage competitions is the TRADE ONLY blind judging panel, and the spirits industry has continued to take notice as our competitions have grown. At our wine competition held here in New York City, the retail store buyer, sommelier, restaurant beverage director, hotelier, distributor and importer will be our judges. We feel that these judges, whose livelihood rely upon their skill set, truly know what the consumer wants, as they receive on a daily basis the feedback from the consumer of what is good and what will sell.

New York City is many things for different people.  One of its great attributes, besides being a food and travel destination, is that it is a talent-rich city with many nationally and internationally recognized beverage industry professionals living and working here.  It is also a media capital, and we work closely with our media sponsors to share our results on the local, national and international level.

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