ASCOT Awards

ASCOT Awards ASCOT Awards is an international spirits competition created by Fred Minnick.

2026 Best in Category Finalists Revealed!The results are in, and the competition is heating up. We are proud to announce...
06/19/2026

2026 Best in Category Finalists Revealed!

The results are in, and the competition is heating up. We are proud to announce the 2026 Best in Category Finalists—the highest-scoring entries in each major category of this year’s competition.

Selected from an exceptional field of medal-winning spirits, these finalists have advanced to the championship round and will now compete for the coveted Best in Category and ultimate Best in Show honors. See who made the list! Link in bio

The 2026 ASCOT Medal Winners have officially been announced—and what a competition it was this year.With more entries th...
05/22/2026

The 2026 ASCOT Medal Winners have officially been announced—and what a competition it was this year.

With more entries than ever before, an exciting mix of legendary staple brands and rising newcomers, and the world’s premier Council of Tasters leading the judging, the 2026 ASCOT Awards delivered some of the most competitive and talked-about results in the competition’s history.

The first round of honors has now been awarded, recognizing standout spirits with Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold medals. But the excitement is far from over.

Still to come:

• Category Finalists
• ASCOT Finals Taste-Offs
• Best in Category Winners
• Whiskey of the Year
• Non-Whiskey of the Year
• And the competition’s highest honor: ASCOT Best in Show 2026

Check out the full list of 2026 ASCOT Medal Winners now, and stay tuned later this week as we reveal the Category Finalists advancing to the championship rounds.

Congratulations to all of this year’s medalists—and cheers to excellence!

03/12/2026

The Final Deadline is today, which means it’s your last chance to enter the 2026 ASCOT Awards. Enter online and get us your bottles by March 20 and you’re in!

Good news—the ASCOT Awards entry deadline has been extended.This extension gives producers additional time to submit the...
02/23/2026

Good news—the ASCOT Awards entry deadline has been extended.

This extension gives producers additional time to submit their best spirits for Year Six of the industry’s fastest-growing competition.

All entries are evaluated in a strict blind tasting environment, ensuring each spirit is judged on merit alone.

Take advantage of the extension and secure your place in the 2026 ASCOT Awards.

Final Deadline: March 12 | Bottle Deadline is March 20.

Today is the deadline day for the 2026 ASCOT Awards. No rush on bottles yet—the delivery deadline is March 20.More than ...
02/12/2026

Today is the deadline day for the 2026 ASCOT Awards. No rush on bottles yet—the delivery deadline is March 20.

More than medals, ASCOT wins celebrate passion, precision, and the art of spirit making. Our blind tasting format means no labels, no hype—just pure taste and honest evaluation.

Consumers are searching for what’s next. An ASCOT win can turn a hidden gem into a household name.

Who will rise in 2026?

The stage is set. The judges are ready. Let’s go.

Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 11:59 pm PST.

02/04/2026

The 2026 ASCOT Award competition is open for nominations! Who will win Whiskey of the Year?

For the first time, we’re opening ASCOT early. From now until December 31, 2025, save $50 on regular Taste entry fees an...
12/16/2025

For the first time, we’re opening ASCOT early. From now until December 31, 2025, save $50 on regular Taste entry fees and lock in reduced rates across categories.

Early Bird (Nov 1–Dec 31, 2025)
• Taste categories: $425 (regular $475)
• Marketing + Design (single element): $90 (regular $110)
• Marketing Campaigns: $125 (regular $150)

Who will rise to the top in 2026? The stage is set. The judges are ready. The competition is on.

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