Ask Caledonia Spirits that was awarded the ultimate 100 point score in the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings the first time a perfect score has been awarded since the event was first launched in 2017.
The Bartender Spirits Awards only works with judges that have direct buying responsibilities and understand the disciplines by which certain spirits are chosen to go on drinks or cocktail list or not.
The countdown has begun for spirits brands and drinks producers to get their products into the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards. Submission deadline is April 20, 2021.
Consolidation, not only among producers but also distributors. Related to that is the blurring of craft through the acquisition and creative branding of larger producers.