The Organisation
The Largest Wine & Spirits Award Organisation
The European Spirits Challenge™ is held by the 16 year established the Peak Publishing organisation which operates the largest wine and spirits awards in the World – “the most influential beverage competition in the World” and “responsible for 1 billion bottles sold since 2006.”
The Judges
Judged by Europe’s Most Powerful Spirits Buyers
The most powerful European Buyers Judge the European Spirits Challenge™, Europe’s Most Important Spirits Competition
Who Enters The European Spirits Challenge™
- Europe’s most successful Spirits Producers
- Importers, Distributors and Retailers
- Brand Owners
- PR Agencies
Is the European Spirits Challenge™ open to producers around the World?
Yes, entries are accepted from all over the World. All products are judged by the most powerful buyers in Europe
How do the European Spirits Judges taste the samples?
Samples are strictly ‘Triple Blind Tasted’ (as developed by the Peak Publishing organisation)
European Spirits Challenge™ Judges are:
A. Not informed of the country of origin of each sample
B. Are not able to see the original bottle or labelling
C. Do not discuss their opinion with other European Spirits Challenge™ Judges
This ensures the European Spirits Challenge™ results give absolute accuracy to entrants, the industry and consumers
Is the European Spirits Challenge™ open to spirits not yet selling in Europe?
Yes, spirits beginning their journey are equally judged compared to spirits with long established sales track records in Europe
What countries are European Spirits Challenge™ Judges focused on?
European Spirits Judges are experienced in the mature markets of Europe including …
Why You Must ENTER The European Spirits Challenge NOW
- European Spirits Challenge™ is Europe’s Most Important Spirits Competition
- The most powerful European Buyers Judge at the European Spirits Challenge™
- The European Spirits Challenge™, held by Peak Publishing organisation – “the most influential beverage competition organisation in the World” and “responsible for the sales of 1 billion bottles since 2006.”
- Enter now to maximise your sales
The Benefits of Entering The European Spirits Challenge
- European Spirits Challenge™ is Europe’s Most Important Spirits Competition
- Judged by the most powerful European Buyers
- The European Spirits Challenge™, held by Peak Publishing organisation – “the most influential beverage competition organisation in the World” and “responsible for the sales of 1 billion bottles since 2006.”
- Judged by Europe’s Most Powerful Spirits Buyers
- Entrants and Winners are showcased on www.europeanspiritschallenge.org
- Your spirits compete alongside the most successful brands in the World
- Winners of European Spirits Challenge™ receive the Winner’s Pack, which includes Official Digital Certificates, Medal Artwork, Press Release Suggestions and further recommendations to help spirits producers to make the most of their Medals and gain further success.

Craft Spirits Awards™ 2023
Judging Date: 9th November 2023
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