MEET THE JUDGES
Our judging panels are made up of the most respected, experienced experts in the industry.
JUDGES
Vestal Vodka's double gold winner Black Cherry Vodka is made from a base of potatoes grown on thier farm and is distilled just one time to retain its character. They then add in black cherry for a rich, clean sweetness balanced with the tart nuance of ripe fruit.
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @vestalvodka #doublegold #polishvodka #potatovodka #blackcherryvodka #flavoredvodka #nazdrowie #sfwsc
What can a medal from SFWSC do for you? Raicilla Perra Suerte got instant global recognition when they won a Double Gold Medal and Best Other Agave Spirit in our 2021 competition. That's next level!
.
.
.
@perrasuerte.mx @pesquiviasm #spiritscompetition #spiritsjudging #bestagave #mexicanspirits #doublegold #bestinclass #internationalacclaim #sfwsc
The Golden Rule at @birdiegsla uses prickly pear brandy and marigold oil as well as blanco tequila and lemon. #creativecocktails
Crushed ice, cubed or brick 🧊? #cocktails #icecube #crushedice
It's National Mezcal Day! Our judges adored La Jicarita at the 2019 SFWSC, awarding the pechuga with a Double Gold and the Sierra Negra with a Gold. Give it a try and you'll see why!
.
.
.
reposted from @frijolotes #nationalmezcalday #mezcal #mezcalpechuga #mezcalartesanal #mezcallovers #copitas #doublegold #goldmedal #sfwsc
For International Gin & Tonic Day, we go straight to the source - ESPAÑA! Did you know Spain has the largest gin consumption per capita in the world? Medal-winner Alkkemist Gin does! Just look at these beautiful gin tonics and get some inspiration for today's cocktail.
.
.
.
Reposted with permission from @alkkemistgin #internationalginandtonicday #internationalgintonicday #ginandtonic #gintonic #fullmoongin #awardwinningspirits #spanishgin #ginlovers #botanicals #classiccocktails #sfwsc
It's National Liqueur Day! Liqueurs are essential in many cocktail recipes and are great to drink on their own. But what exactly IS a liqueur? Read on to find out! Comment with your favorite below.
.
.
.
#nationalliqueurday #liqueur #liqueurlovers #awardwinningspirits #spiriteducation #herballiqueur #creamliqueur #fruitliqueur #coffeeliqueur #cocktailrecipes #sfwsc
🥃🥃 happy weekend!
Elijah Craig's Old Fashioned Week kicks off today! Their Small Batch Bourbon wins top marks from our judges year after year, including being named Best Small Batch Bourbon 2018. Go out for a good cause, or if you're DIYing your Old Fashioned this week, scroll through for our recipe.
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @elijahcraig #oldfashioned #oldfashionedweek #bestbourbon #smallbatchbourbon #bourbonlovers #classiccocktails #whiskeycocktails #drinkforacause #athomecocktails #sfwsc
Pineapple and cilantro make for a delicious cocktail from the team @tallulasrestaurant. Swipe right for the recipe and try it with one of our gold medal blanco tequilas like @jaja for the perfect combination of fruity, savory, and citrusy.
.
.
.
#tequilacocktails #pineapplecocktail #tequilalovers #goldmedaltequila #jaja #tajinrim #sfwsc.
What’s a more perfect midweek cocktail than the Espresso Martini? Go on, we’ll wait . . . . This one uses Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, a multiple award winner from our competitions. Their team of roasters and distillers hand crafts their products from start to finish.
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @sjberto & @coffeecocktails (cocktail & recipe) and @vivo.visuals (photography) #espressomartini #coffeecocktails #espressoandvodka #coffeeliqueur #awardwinningspirits #spiritcompetition #sfwsc
Lunazul produces tequilas on the Tierra de Agaves estate in Jalisco, Mexcio. They consistently win medals for their taste and quality. Feed the wolf!
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @lunazul #tequila #tequilacristalino #anejotequila #awardwinningtequila #salud #spiritscompetition #tequilalovers #sfwsc
We love seeing all the ways in which gin producers interpret tradition, local botanicals, new ideas, and technique to create a vast array of the spirit. What's YOUR favorite gin?
.
.
.
#gin #ginlovers #londondry #newamerican #barrelaged #juniper #savorygin #citrusgin #earthygin #floralgin #herbalgin #classiccocktails #sfwsc #gineducation
Of course you can put olives in your martini, but what about olive leaf and olive oil IN your GIN? @fourpillarsgin's gold medal-winning Olive Leaf Gin does just that, distilling olives in three ways.
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @fourpillarsgin
.
#fourpillarsgin #olivegin #savorygin #martinigin #goldmedalspirits #bestgins #martinitime #gibson #classiccocktails #sfwsc
Subtle Tiki elevated the Surfer On Acid, reconstructing it with medal winner @plantation.rum's Stiggin's Fancy Pineapple Rum. Scroll through for the recipe!
.
.
.
reposted with permission from @subtletiki
.
#subtletiki #tikicocktails #cocktailrecipe #pineapplerum #awardwinningspirits #hangten #surfsup #sfwsc
This 80 year old whisky will be going up for auction on Friday in Hong Kong and is supposed to get 6 or 7 figures. Any bidders?
***Entries are now open for our 2022 competition!***
The world's premier spirits competition is now accepting entries for 2022. For two weeks in March, the spirits industry's top experts will taste and judge thousands of entries in over 100 categories. A SFWSC medal is the most coveted in the industry and helps to differentiate and elevate your product. Enter today through the link in bio!
.
.
.
#sfwsc #spiritsindustry #spiritscompetition #spiritsmarketing
Another beautiful example of carefully curated retail excellence at The Whisky Shop in London.
Had a great time at The Whisky Show London put on by @whiskyexchange. Sampled many amazing brands and new expressions that will be present at
@sfwspiritscomp in 2022! @silkiewhiskey told us it was a life long dream to win a medal at sf!
Must be 21+ to enter!
#sfwsc #sfwscgiveaway #docswinson #docswinsonwhiskey
#bourbon #bourbonwhiskey #whiskey
