OFFICIAL ENTRY CRITERIA & GUIDELINES

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  1. Spirits/Liqueurs must be distilled and bottled by a licensed and bonded distillery.
  2. Spirits must be authentic, represented and submitted as true to category and accepted internationally as correct by definition of category.
  3. All category distillates must be 100% of stated grain/sugar/ferment source unless otherwise defined by local, regional, or national laws and regulations governing distillation with the exception of “Other” and “Open” categories.
  4. Entries must be accompanied by technical data listing: alcohol by volume, spirits source material or mash-bill, water source, added ingredients, flavors, and retail price in USD $.
  5. Each entry requires (2 ea.) bottles (750 ml -1000ml) or (3 ea.) (375ml -500ml) samples.
  6. All shipments must include a “No Charge/Samples Invoice”
  7. All samples become property of Seattle International Spirits Awards (SISA).
  8. All logos, labels, and bottle shots may be used for awards promotion by (SISA).
  9. No Refunds or Product Returns.
  10. Evaluation process is strict and single-blind meaning disclosure to the tasting panel includes: Category of Spirits and Liqueur, Age Statements, Country of Origin for AOP regions, but neither price, producer, nor shape of bottle, label or enclosure.
  11. All entries are proofed by a team of Certified Sommeliers and Bar Professionals for soundness and correct consistent temperatures for serving.
  12. The Tasting Panel has locally distilled pure water via Individual Dropper as a dilution option to enhance aroma, taste, balance, complexity or preference.
  13. SISA Executive Director, Christopher Chan has sole-authority to resolve any/all questions, problems, challenges and concerns in regards to the process, protocols, tasting scoring and evaluation.
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Register here and ship UPS/Fed-Ex or hand deliver: (2 ea.) (750 ml -1000ml) or (3 ea.) (375ml -500ml) samples per entry along with entry form, no-charge invoice, check or CC receipt. Send tracking info via e-mail: Chris@Cocktailchampion.com.

Christopher Chan
Executive Director
Seattle International Spirits Awards
1733 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
206.853.4677 / Chris@CocktailChampion.com

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