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The 9th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is now accepting online entries

2023 Competition Dates: July 8 & 9, 2023

We are excited to return to Nola this year!

Bonus exposure for winners in New Orleans during the “Tales Of The Cocktail” Festival on Monday, July 24, 2023.

We will pour winning products at a special trade & VIP tasting.

Important Deadlines:

Online entries end by July 1, 2023

Samples must be delivered to us by July 5, 2023

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2022 “Best Of Show” winners:

Best of Show - 1st Place: Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky
Best of Show - 2nd Place: White Hills Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon
Best of Show - 3rd Place: Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction Cuvée Single Cask Whisky

For a complete PDF list of winners click here

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Jonathan Odde- Senior Judge 2023 North American Bourbon 🥃 and Whiskey Competition
Restaurateur, Bartender, and Professional Spirit’s Judge

Jonathan is a seasoned Food & Beverage Professional, Founder of the Burns Pub & Restaurant, Broomfield, Colorado, one of America’s authentic British-style pubs. He oversees the Burn’s Pub collection of more than 500 whiskies, ales, and signature cocktails.

Mr. Odde is a respected spirits expert and judge. He has been a senior judge and table captain at the Denver International Spirits Competition, The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition, and the Tequila Mezcal Challenge.

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Jonathan Odde- Senior Judge 2023 North American Bourbon 🥃 and Whiskey Competition
Restaurateur, Bartender, and Professional Spirit’s Judge

Jonathan is a seasoned Food & Beverage Professional, Founder of the Burns Pub & Restaurant, Broomfield, Colorado, one of America’s authentic British-style pubs. He oversees the Burn’s Pub collection of more than 500 whiskies, ales, and signature cocktails.

Mr. Odde is a respected spirits expert and judge. He has been a senior judge and table captain at the Denver International Spirits Competition, The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition, and the Tequila Mezcal Challenge.

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Call for North American Bourbon 🥃 and Whiskey! We are looking for the best! All winners receive actual physical die-cast medals, judges scores & notes, plus royalty free digital medal art. Rest your whiskey, not your marketing.

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Call for North American Bourbon 🥃 and Whiskey! We are looking for the best! All winners receive actual physical die-cast medals, judges scores & notes, plus royalty free digital medal art. Rest your whiskey, not your marketing.

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Congratulations to the three “Best of Show “ winners at the 2023 Denver International Spirits Competition. First place winner 🏆 is Rocker Spirits Bourbon in Port Wine Barrels! See the full list of winners here at DenverSpiritsComp.com

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Congratulations to the three “Best of Show “ winners at the 2023 Denver International Spirits Competition. First place winner 🏆 is Rocker Spirits Bourbon in Port Wine Barrels! See the full list of winners here at DenverSpiritsComp.com

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Here are photos from the 2022 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.
Our judges and staff are the best in the #beverageindustry
We use the Neat Spirits evaluation glass exclusively because our judges feel it is the best for doing the job right.
#theneatglass

BROOMFIELD, Colorado - Wine Country Network, Inc., publishers of Wine Country International® Magazine and a global leader in producing professional beverage competitions, has announced that the 9th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will take place on July 8-9, 2023. This double-blind competition is judged by certified spirits specialists, seasoned buyers, mixologists, sommeliers, and master distillers. The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition (NABWC) was created to identify and promote North America`s best bourbons, whiskeys, and moonshines. Only U.S. and Canadian-made whiskeys can compete for the coveted, laser-engraved NABWC "BEST OF SHOW AWARD" custom barrel head. The NABWC uses a double-blind judging system and a 100-point scale to score entries.

Winners` Benefits Include:
•Handsome die-cast medals
•Royalty-free digital medal art
•Actual scores and judge`s notes
•Follow-up article in Wine Country International® Magazine
•After-exposure at the "Best Bourbon and Whiskey" trade and consumer tasting on July 24, 2023, in New Orleans during the same week as the "Tales of The Cocktail ™ Festival."
Past "Best of Show" Winners Include:
•Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky
•Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey
•Eagle Rare 10-Year Whiskey
•George Remus-Remus Repeal Reserve Series II
•Limited Edition Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon
•King`s Family Distillery Ryeconic

For additional info: Whiskeycomp.com or call (303) 665-0855

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Here are photos from the 2022 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.
Our judges and staff are the best in the #beverageindustry
We use the Neat Spirits evaluation glass exclusively because our judges feel it is the best for doing the job right.
#theneatglass

BROOMFIELD, Colorado - Wine Country Network, Inc., publishers of Wine Country International® Magazine and a global leader in producing professional beverage competitions, has announced that the 9th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will take place on July 8-9, 2023. This double-blind competition is judged by certified spirits specialists, seasoned buyers, mixologists, sommeliers, and master distillers. The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition (NABWC) was created to identify and promote North America's best bourbons, whiskeys, and moonshines. Only U.S. and Canadian-made whiskeys can compete for the coveted, laser-engraved NABWC "BEST OF SHOW AWARD" custom barrel head. The NABWC uses a double-blind judging system and a 100-point scale to score entries.

Winners' Benefits Include:
•Handsome die-cast medals
•Royalty-free digital medal art
•Actual scores and judge's notes
•Follow-up article in Wine Country International® Magazine
•After-exposure at the "Best Bourbon and Whiskey" trade and consumer tasting on July 24, 2023, in New Orleans during the same week as the "Tales of The Cocktail ™ Festival."
Past "Best of Show" Winners Include:
•Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky
•Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey
•Eagle Rare 10-Year Whiskey
•George Remus-Remus Repeal Reserve Series II
•Limited Edition Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon
•King's Family Distillery Ryeconic

For additional info: Whiskeycomp.com or call (303) 665-0855

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Loved our recent visit to the Isle of Aaran! Amazing whisky 🥃 indeed! #scotchwhisky

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The 9th Annual North American Bourbon 🥃 and Whiskey Competition is open for entries. Our competition is dedicated to recognizing the highest quality whiskey from North America! Rest your whiskey, not your marketing.

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