2026 Competition Entry Information:
Competition Dates: July 11-12, 2026
Deadlines
Online Entries: June 30, 2026
Samples Delivery By: July 6, 2026
Entry Fee: $500
Bottles required: 2-750 ml
Rules
2026 Categories List.
Updated 2/05/26
Includes expanded categories for American Single Malt Whisky.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
The 2026 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will occur on July 11-12, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado, at Wine Country Network’s Headquarters.
Note: Our competition is exclusively limited to products made in North America (the United States, Canada, and Mexico).
Samples required: *2- Bottles (750 ml or equivalent) per entry.
*If your product wins a Gold or Double Gold medal, we will reach out to you to request 1-more bottle to be showcased at our exclusive Trade and VIP tasting in New Orleans in July 2026, during the week of "The Tales of The Cocktails" Festival.
Note: We are super excited to return to NOLA after hurricanes and COVID-19 impacted the NABWC.
Check out photos from past Nola Trade and VIP Tasting: https://www.flickr.com/photos/winecountrynetwork/albums/72157686438975006
SAMPLE SHIPPING ADDRESS:
Wine Country Network, Inc. (NABWC)
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel. 303 665-0855
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350
Broomfield, CO 80021
Tel. 303 665-0855
Important Shipping Dates
Ship your spirit samples to arrive at our Colorado location during this period: April 1 to July 6, 2026.
Categories
Please note that additional categories may be added as required!
Questions? Call (303) 665-0855.
Questions? Call (303) 665-0855.
The 2026 North American and Bourbon Competition is now 100% paperless.
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