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ASCOT Awards is an international spirits competition created by spirits personality and veteran tasting judge, Fred Minnick. The competition provides a unique opportunity for distillers to have their products recognized through Fred’s podcasts, streaming shows, social media, news articles, newsletter, and festivals.
Fees are $475 for Taste categories, $110 for single element Marketing + Design entries, and $150 for Marketing Campaigns. If an entry is submitted in more than one category, an additional entry fee is required for each time it is entered. If you need an invoice for your entry/entries, please send us an email at info@ascotawards.com.
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During the entry process, there will be a Chat option at the bottom of the page. There is also additional entry information on our website. You can email us at info@ascotawards.com, or call 214-377-3528 to speak with one of our team members.
It’s all about recognition. Recognition for you, others in your organization, and your product. Winning an award from a noted, third-party evaluator is an important confirmation that the product you are producing is honored by the spirits industry.
ASCOT Awards offers many tools for winners to promote their success, including a winner’s list which features winning organizations and entry information. All winners have the option to purchase the ASCOT statuette for $215.
ASCOT Awards has two sets of judges. One group comprises spirits industry professionals carefully selected by Fred Minnick for their skills in the art of evaluating the taste, quality, and character of fine spirits. The other group consists of marketing professionals trained in the advertising, promotion, and marketing of spirits.
Entries are blind-tested and graded on a 100-point scale based on a series of criteria relating to appearance, aroma, taste, and finish. Top scores in each class will advance to a championship round where Fred and an expert in that specific class, will blind taste them and choose a champion during a live streaming event.
Marketing + Design entries are evaluated at random and given a score that will determine whether they are category winners. In most instances, there is no need for extensive explanations by the entrant. Work is judged on its own quality, creativity, and resourcefulness.
For Taste categories, each entrant should send two (2) 750 ml bottles or a total of 1500 ml per entry. For Marketing + Design categories like “Bottle Design,” please send one (1) bottle per entry. Please include a printed copy of your entry receipt in your shipment. For Bottle entries please write on the boxes: “Sample materials, Not for resale. Glass enclosed.”
Please send all samples to our processing center:
ATTN: Entry Department
ASCOT Awards
127 Pittsburg St.
Dallas, TX 75207
International entrants needing assistance with import into the United States, please contact our staff at info@ascotawards.com.
All samples must be shipped prepaid. The ASCOT Awards is not responsible and does not pay import or duty fees.
Please note all COLA waivers take 10-14 business days for the U.S. Treasury Department’s TTB to send approval. We request you do not ship your spirits until you have the necessary paperwork.
Liqueurs and Others | 410. Ouzo
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 214. Over-Proof Rum
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 129. Canadian Whisky
Liqueurs and Others | 406. Nut
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 155. Single Malt Scotch – 13 to 19 Years
Liqueurs and Others | 405. Fruit
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 220. Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
Liqueurs and Others | 401. Herbal/Botanical
Liqueurs and Others | 401. Herbal/Botanical
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 220. Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 221. Reposado Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 222. Añejo Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 223. Extra-Aged Añejo
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
Liqueurs and Others | 400. Apéritif
Liqueurs and Others | 401. Herbal/Botanical
Liqueurs and Others | 401. Herbal/Botanical
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 220. Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 221. Reposado Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 222. Añejo Tequila
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 120. Flavored Whiskey
Liqueurs and Others | 409. Other -- Chile Liqueur
Liqueurs and Others | 409. Other -- Poblano Liqueur
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 103. Small Batch Bourbon – Up to 5 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111b. American Single Barrel Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 102. Wheated Bourbon
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 101. Craft Bourbon (Not Sourced)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 203. Gin, Classic
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 205. Gin, Old Tom, Classic
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 153. Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 221. Reposado Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 220. Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 153. Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 157. Blended Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 102. Wheated Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111. American Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 126. American Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka
Liqueurs and Others | 404. Cream/Dairy
Liqueurs and Others | 402. Coffee
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 120. Flavored Whiskey
Liqueurs and Others | 404. Cream/Dairy
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 120. Flavored Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 102. Wheated Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 102. Wheated Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 117. Corn Whiskey
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Ready To Drink | 603. Hard Seltzers
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Cabernet
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 621. Vodka (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 212. Unaged Rum
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Vanilla
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Blueberry
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Cherry
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Grape
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Clementine
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 201. Flavored Vodka | Raspberry
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Liqueurs and Others | 500. Other -- Honey Spirits (spirit made from 100% honey, barrel aged)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 231. Sotol, Bacanora, Comiteca
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 209. Other --
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 232. Other --
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 117. Corn Whiskey
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 203. Gin, Classic
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 213. Aged Rum
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 124. Special Barrel-Finished Rye
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 112. Special Barrel – Finished Whiskey
Single Barrel Pick Competition | Whiskey | 2. High Proof Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 124. Special Barrel-Finished Rye
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 112. Special Barrel – Finished Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 123. Blend of Straight Rye
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111. American Whiskey
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 209. Other -- Southern-Made
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 116. Tennessee Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111. American Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 115. Light Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 217. Guaro and Aguardiente
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 217. Guaro and Aguardiente
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 126. American Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 123. Blend of Straight Rye
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 109. Blend of Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111. American Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 127. Craft Rye Whiskey (Not Sourced)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 126. American Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 103. Small Batch Bourbon – Up to 5 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 114. Craft Whiskey (not sourced)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 101. Craft Bourbon (Not Sourced)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Liqueurs and Others | 409. Other -- Corn
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 117. Corn Whiskey
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 230. Mezcal
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 204. Gin, Contemporary (Signature Botanical)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 204. Gin, Contemporary (Signature Botanical)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111b. American Single Barrel Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Secondary Oak
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 124. Special Barrel-Finished Rye
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 207. Other -- London Dry Gin Finished in Rye Whiskey Barrel
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 200. Vodka
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon
Single Barrel Pick Competition | Whiskey | 1. Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 120. Flavored Whiskey | Peanut Butter, Banana, Bacon
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 221. Reposado Tequila
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 220. Silver/Gold (Unaged) Tequila
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Ruby Port
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Tawny Port
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 204. Gin, Contemporary (Signature Botanical)
White Spirits / Rum / Tequila | 203. Gin, Classic
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Secondary Oak
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 124. Special Barrel-Finished Rye | Secondary Oak
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon | Sherry
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 108. Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 106. Single Barrel Bourbon – Up to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 113. American Single Malt
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Liqueurs and Others | 404. Cream/Dairy
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 102. Wheated Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 104. Small Batch Bourbon – 6 to 10 Years
Single Barrel Pick Competition | Whiskey | 2. High Proof Straight Bourbon
Ready To Drink | 623. Rum (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 623. Rum (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 623. Rum (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 620. Agave (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 620. Agave (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 620. Agave (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 620. Agave (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Ready To Drink | 620. Agave (Pre-Mixed Cocktail)
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 111. American Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 125. American Rye Whiskey
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 109. Blend of Straight Bourbon
Whiskies / Whiskeys | 100. Straight Bourbon