Below are some of the sponsors already confirmed for the competition. Please check back for information on new sponsors.
BeverageDynamics
The largest and most respected national magazine dedicated to the needs of the off-premise beverage alcohol retailer.
Cheers
Cheers Magazine is a business publication for full-service restaurants and bars, serving information to decision-makers.
Modern Distillery Age
A weekly e-newsletter for the spirits business in the U.S. written for a readership of people who sell and make spirits on a daily basis.
Bar Biz Magazine
Bar Biz Magazine provides nightclub and bar owners, operators, and managers the chance to find out what is going on in their industry, and more importantly, how to benefit from it all.
The Alcohol Professor
An online “homeroom” to learn about all things bibulous—beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, along with travel tips, book reviews, bar reviews, recipes and videos.
American Whiskey Report September 2026
5 of the Best Whiskey Festivals in the United States
Best NYC Wine Shops According to Wine Pros
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