The results for the 17th New York International Spirits Competition are out!

Congratulations to all participants, especially this year’s medal winners for their outstanding products.

Don’t miss out! Explore all the incredible brands that wowed our tastebuds this year.

Check out the link below to see the full list of winners and their amazing spirits!

NYISC 2026 WINNERS

Be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s competition 18th Annual NYISC: April 2027

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The 16th Annual New York International Wine Competition May 22nd 2026

Top Wine Buyers will be judging the entries in a blind taste test by its category and price. Buyers include Importers, Distributors, Retailers, Sommeliers and more.

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The 15th Annual New York International Beer Competition May 1st 2026

Top Beer Buyers will be judging the entries in a blind taste test by its category and price. Buyers include Importers, Distributors, Retailers, Beer Cicerones and more..

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The 8th Annual New York International Cider Competition May 1st 2026

Top Cider Buyers will be judging the entries in a blind taste test by its category and price. Buyers include Importers, Distributors, Retailers, Cider Bars and more..

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What Makes The 17th Annual NYISC Competition Special?

Celebrate the art of spirits making at our distinguished international spirits competition, where expert judges, blind judging, and transparent pricing come together to provide a fair and prestigious platform. Enjoy unparalleled exposure to buyers, customers, and media, showcasing your spirits in a spotlight that honors quality and craftsmanship.

Blind Judging By Top Trade Buyers By Category & Price

This is a great opportunity to be blind tasted by top trade buyers. The buyers will know the category and the retail price It is open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world and does not need to be sold in the United States.

What The Winners Receive

Winners receive a physical 2″ medal, the digital image of the medal for free use in marketing materials, the opportunity to buy authorized physical stickers and medal licenses for images on bottles and packaging.

Visibility with Buyers

Top winners are showcased with our US and International Media Partners. This include our sister sites of the Professor Media Group with over 150,000 unique visits per month. These sites include the Alcohol Professor along with pairing articles on the Cheese Professor & The Chocolate Professor. Our European Media Partner Drinks Intel publishes top winners in their magazine which is distributed at global trade shows.

Top Winners invited to participate at our onsite awards ceremony at Brooklyn Bar Convent June 2025. Brooklyn Bar Convent is the #1 Spirits and Mixology Show in the United States

The 13th Annual Berlin International Spirits Competition
February 27th 2026

One of Europe’s most respected international trade spirits competitions. Only real trade buyers judging the spirits by its category and actual price. Your spirits do not need to be sold in Europe to be in the competition. Open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world. Top winners showcased in our booth at Prowein 2026.

The 14th Annual Melbourne International Spirits Competition
July 2026

The most respected spirits competition in Asia Pacific Region. Only real trade buyers judging the spirits by its category and actual price. Your spirits do not need to be sold in Australia to be in the competition. Open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world.

The 8th Annual Asia International Spirits Competition August 2026

One of Asia’s most respected international trade spirits competitions. Only real trade buyers judging the spirits by its category and actual price. Your spirits do not need to be sold in Asia to be in the competition. Open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world. Importers, Distributors, Retailers, Mixologists and more from around Asia judging in a blind taste test. Top winners showcased at Singapore Bar Convent in November 2026

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