International Women's 4th Annual SPIRITS Competition
Judging
May 13th & 14th, 2025
Deadline to enter May 1st.
Product to be delivered to Express Wine Delivery by
5 pm May 2nd.
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Highlighting the quality of your products to women consumers and buyers.
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Recognizing outstanding Women Distillers in the industry
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Recognizing that women primarily drive wine and spirit purchases for home consumption, founder and president Debra Del Fiorentino initiated this contest to provide a unique perspective in judging.
In 2022, the spirit competition was integrated with the International Women’s Wine Competition, which commemorates eighteen years of success, highlighting products that appeal to female buyers and consumers.. With this distinctive combination, we take pride in being the first competition of its kind in the United States—and possibly the world. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event!
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Our mission is to specifically highlight wines and spirits that women will enjoy and ultimately purchase.​ The competition features prestigious judging panels made entirely of women winemakers, distillers, sommeliers, retail buyers, beverage industry educators, and journalists. These judges will evaluate the finest spirits, considering both their quality and their appeal to women buyers and consumers.
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“Winning a medal is an exciting way to grab consumer attention, showcasing the incredible quality of your products! This recognition highlights excellence, making your product truly shine in a competitive market!”
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The judges strictly adhere to industry standard guidelines of quality, characteristics, and merit for each product.
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The award for Best Woman Distiller is a separate recognition based on an average of the highest points received on Gold and above awards. Designed to recognize the remarkable contributions of female distillers in the industry. Highlighting their achievements not only recognizes their hard work but also elevates your brand's presence and reputation. Emphasizing diversity and excellence.
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Who will be the Best Woman Distiller of 2025?
Email your distillers name using the link below.
Each product produced by a woman distiller receiving a Gold or above award will automatically be
considered for the award of Best Woman Distiller. The award is based on the average of the highest scores.
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BEST WOMAN
DISTILLER 2024
3 ways medal winners will benefit:
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Expert opinions can boost sales and judges’ decisions may directly influence consumers.
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Medals are an effective way to communicate your brand’s quality and establish you as an industry leader.
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Winners get extra exposure, with all 90+ points winners receiving a marketable comment from the judges.
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Award for Best Woman Distiller
If your distiller is a women, be sure to send us an email! Aside from judging
spirits on their own merit, a special award will be given
to the Best Woman Distiller based on spirits made just by women.
Please register your Distiller here and include the name of the company and brands
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About our Women Judges
They include a list of top-notch highly trained professional women in the spirits industry
and media who take their task very seriously! Their influence can have far-reaching effects
on your product consumers and their purchases.
Find out which spirits suit their pallets.
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Join the ranks of excellence!
Awarded for Best Woman Distillers:
2023 (tied award)
Iliana Partida
Elevación1250 Tequila
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Samantha Olvera
Garrison Brothers
Whiskey
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2022
Sara Brennan
Trail Distilling
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2021
Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton Wines
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