The Tasting Alliance

Please review the class codes for the competition in the entry booklet and select the most appropriate class for your product. Products will be judged within groups based on their category.

Products can only be entered in one category per Competition.

If you have questions or can't find the right category, please email us for assistance

No, the competition does not issue refunds. However, entries can be transferred to the next competition, or may be eligible for our late tasting session. We will notify affected entrants directly with instructions and timing. To confirm if your product qualifies or to check the status, please contact hello@thetastingalliance.com with your entry details.

If you’d like to license high-resolution medallion artwork for use in packaging, advertising, or POS, please visit our winner's portal for options and pricing. 

Absolutely! Winners are encouraged to use their medal artwork in promotional materials, retail displays, and digital campaigns - just be sure to legally purchase the licensing for the artwork here.

Once the licensing for medallion artwork is purchased, you have the rights to use the artwork indefinitely for any and all POS materials.

Absolutely! Please contact us at hello@thetastingalliance.com to inquire about specific entry feedback. 

For more information on onboarding your products with Flaviar, please email us to discuss the right opportunity. 

We feature select winners on our social media and press channels. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and keep an eye on your email for media opportunities post-announcement.

While this is not a guarantee, the competition reserves the right to photograph any entry for promotional use in catalogs, publications, and on the website, including social media channels.

Our experts at Tasting Alliance Advisors (TAA) offer tailored marketing and brand strategy support to help you get the most out of your win. Contact our team to learn more.

The competition is a closed event and is only open to our expert judges and invited media. However, be on the lookout for details about Top Shelf 2026, our premier in-person event taking place Fall 2026.

For competition-related questions, please email us at hello@thetastingalliance.com.