2024 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
2024 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
San Francisco, CA
We are no longer accepting entries for the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Results will be posted on our website the end of April!
Competition Dates: April 5-7, 2024
Shipment Deadline: March 28, 2024
ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS
1. Samples do not need to be commercially available.
2. There is no limit to the number of entries per producer. However, no product can be entered in more than one category.
3. Spirits entered in previous competitions are welcome.
4. The Competition reserves the right to photograph any entry and reproduce it in catalogs, posters, publications or on our website, and in publicly printed materials by the Competition.
5. The Competition reserves the right to use any unopened sample bottles that do not advance to sweepstakes in promotional giveaways on its websites and social media channels.
6. REFUNDS: The Competition will not issue refunds but will transfer entries to the next Competition.
JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Awards will be made on a merit bases. The judges will not grant an award when, in their opinion, an entry is not worthy of an award.
2. Each entry will, within reason and at the discretion of the Director of Judging and Managing Director, be evaluated within a peer group of similar spirits. However, the Directors reserve the right to arrange categories as they see fit in light of the number of entries.
SHIPPING FROM WITHIN THE U.S.A.
1. Enclose two (2) 750 or 700 ml bottles, or three (3) 500 ml bottles.
2. Do not send entry fees with your spirits.
3. Write on boxes: “Sample Materials, Not for resale. Glass enclosed.”
4. For shipments of more than one box, mark each box: “Box 1 of 4,” “Box 2 of 4,” etc.
5. Please do not use packing peanuts.
6. Please send your shipments to:
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Pier 50, Shed A
San Francisco, CA 94158
SHIPPING INFORMATION FROM OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
If you are using your U.S. importer, they should follow the above instructions for domestic shipping. If you are NOT using a U.S. importer, you MUST contact our import partner, Park Street Imports LLC, to avoid shipping delays.
Please contact the Competitions team at Park Street imports via e-mail by March 8, 2024:
EMAIL: competitions@parkstreet.com
Park Street will assist you in obtaining all necessary documents and supply you with detailed instructions for properly preparing and labeling your shipment. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is not responsible for customs duty charges or fees. DO NOT SHIP YOUR SPIRIT(S) UNTIL YOU RECEIVE IMPORT DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM PARK STREET.