FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026
Wine Country Network Donates Premium Spirits and Award-Winning Bourbon to Colorado Veterans Project Silent Auction at Polaris Pour: Bourbon at the Gate
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Wine Country Network, Inc., producer of the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition (NABWC), the Denver International Spirits Competition (DISC), the Tequila Mezcal Challenge (TMC), and Wine Country International Magazine, today announced a donation of premium spirits and highly acclaimed bourbon to the Colorado Veterans Project.
The donated bottles will be featured in the Colorado Veterans Project's silent auction at the 2nd Annual Polaris Pour: Bourbon at the Gate, to be held at Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
2026 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Winners Announcement Augusta Distillery’s Small Batch Bourbon takes Platinum and “Best of Show” 1st Place.
The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition (N.A.B.W.C.) celebrates excellence in Bourbon, Whiskey, and Moonshine through rigorous double-blind judging on a 100-point scale. As the only professional competition where American-, Canadian-, Mexican-, and South American-made whiskeys compete directly against America's native spirit, Bourbon, we bring together certified spirits professionals, sommeliers, and buyers who evaluate each entry using the Neat™ Spirits Evaluation glass.
Join us for the 12th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition, hosted by Wine Country Network, happening July 11-12, 2026! Ready to find out more?
2025 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Winners Announcement
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 11th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition took place on July 12-13, 2024. This double-blind competition was judged by certified spirits specialists, seasoned buyers, mixologists, sommeliers, and master distillers.
Judges have selected Sazerac and Uncle Nearest as the "Best of Show" winning whiskies.
2025 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Now Accepting Entries
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 11th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will occur on July 12-13, 2024. This double-blind competition is judged by certified spirits specialists, seasoned buyers, mixologists, sommeliers, and master distillers.
2024 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition Now Accepting Entries Only U.S. and Canadian-Made Whiskies May Compete Against America's Native Spirit
Wine Country Network, Inc., publishers of Wine Country International® Magazine and a global leader in producing professional beverage competitions, has announced that the 10th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will take place on July 13-14, 2024. This double-blind competition is judged by certified spirits specialists, seasoned buyers, mixologists, sommeliers, and master distillers.