The Winning Wine & Spirits Edition The Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition is specifically designed to drive exposure for all wine and spirits producers interested in reaching consumers that live and love a western wine, spirit and food lifestyle. Wining producers will be featured in Sunset's dedicated Wine and Spirits digital special editions. with supporting microsites on sunset.com, promoted across Sunset eNewsletters and social channels for 12 months. Don't wait... Enter Today and save with Early Bird Pricing!

The 2026 Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition Is On! Sunset Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for entries in the newly combined Sunset International Wine & Spirits Competition! The competition is designed to attract all wineries and spirit producers interested in reaching the Western wine drinker and is juried by the best judges in the industry, who understand and appreciate the Western palate and lifestyle. Enter for your chance to be considered the Best in the West!

Sunset Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, announced today its call for entries in the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition. Judging will take place November 4-5, 2025. Winning producers will be featured in a Spring release of a Spirits Special non-print, digital edition with supporting microsite. Promotions for Spirits Award Special Issue will be placed in sunset.com, Sunset eNewsletters and Sunset social sites. The edition will be promoted and available for 12 months or until the 2026 Spirit Awards winners are announced. Wine & Spirit Competitions Management & Productions (WSCM&P) will manage the competition. “When you combine the reputation and influence of Sunset with the an experienced panel of judging professionals — including award-winning distillers, Master Sommeliers, beverage retail buyers and key media — this becomes a must-enter competition for any distillery looking for exposure to an ideal audience,” say

Meet Honorary Chief Judge, Jennifer J.B. Kelly! As a wine and spirits executive, certified sommelier, entrepreneur, and wine judge with 15+ years of industry experience, Jennifer J.B. Kelly is perfectly poised to lend her experience to the Sunset International Wine Competition as Honorary Chief Judge. Jennifer has represented some of the world’s most prominent wine and spirits organizations working with both domestic and international portfolios. Jennifer is an aspiring Master of Wine who is currently enrolled in the WSET certification program to earn her diploma. Meet the Other Judges Winemakers • Sommeliers • Buyers • Wine Journalists Professional Wine Judges • Wine Educators Entry Fee: $99 Early bird pricing until May 8 Enter the Competition

2025 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition Announces Call for Entries  Santa Rosa, Calif., (March 20, 2025) — Sunset Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, announced today its call for entries in the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition. Established in 2012, the Sunset International Wine Competition was the most successful launch of a wine competition in U.S. history.  Winning producers will be featured in a Fall release of a Wine Special non-print, digital edition with supporting microsite. Promotions for the Wine Award Special Issue will be placed in sunset.com, Sunset eNewsletters and Sunset social sites. The edition will be promoted and available for 12 months up until the 2026 Wine Competition Awards winners are announced. Wine & Spirit Competitions Management & Productions (WSCM&P) will manage the competition.  “When you combine the reputation and influence of Sunset with the most experienced wine ju

Are you better than the best? Can your spirit stack up to the 2023 Sunset International Spirits Competition champions? If you're ready to grab gold in your category, enter today! Best of the Best Pendray's Distillery Brandy XO Best Liqueur Brucato Amaro  Chapparal Best Vodka Royal Mash Royal Mash Vintage 2020 Best Vodka Flavored/Infused Jewell Distillery, Inc. Jewell Citron Vodka Best Other Agave Spirits Venus Spirits El Ladrón Yolo - CA Roasted Agave Best Tequila Cierto Tequila Private Collection, Extra Añejo Best Whiskey Savage & Cooke Savage & Cooke Bourbon Whiskey Best Gin Hinterhaus Distilling South Grove Gin Best Mezcal Cutwater Spirits Cutwater Mezcal Reposado Best Ready to Drink Cutwater Spirits Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary Best Hard Seltzer High Noon High Noon Grapefruit Think your spirit can take top spot in 2024? Enter Today!

Reasons to Enter Today: The Sunset Audience The Sunset International Spirits Competition is designed to attract distillers eager to connect with a high-income, engaged audience that frequently consumes spirits and cocktails. The Sunset audience appreciates quality spirits, innovative blends, and the Western lifestyle. The Categories Whether you craft bold whiskeys, refined vodkas, or innovative spirits, the Sunset International Spirits Competition provides a platform to showcase the unique qualities of your creations. It's Easy to Enter! With Enofile's "Easy Enter" you'll enjoy quick and secure competition entry and fee processing. 1. Create your Account 2. Register your Spirits 3. Enter the Competition The Winning Campaign Winning producers will be featured in a Spring release of a digital Spirits Special Edition with a dedicated microsite. Promotions for the Spirits Award Special Issue will run across sunset.com, Sunset eNews

Why Should You Join the Competition? The Audience! The Sunset International Spirits Competition is designed to attract distilleries interested in reaching the Western wine drinker and is judged by the best in the industry, who understand and appreciate the Western palate and lifestyle. Meet the Sunset Reader Sunset readers depend on the magazine to expand their wine and spirits knowledge! 77% drink cocktails at least once a week (and 9.3% drink cocktails 6–7 days a week) $229,619 Average HHI $959,263 Average HH net worth 1.1M Social Audience 4M Cross-platform reach Ready to Meet your Audience? Enter Today!

April 18, 2024 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) – Jennifer “JB” Kelly, President of Sales and Marketing for Luxury Wine Partners in San Rafael, Calif., has been named Honorary Chief Judge for the upcoming Sunset International Wine Competition, which takes place May 20-23, 2024, in Sonoma County, Calif.  Sponsored by Western lifestyle brand and publication Sunset, the contest is expected to welcome more than 3,000 individual entries this year. “It’s an honor,” says Kelly of the recognition. “As the Chief judge, it’s my aim to ensure the integrity, fairness, and professionalism of the judging process. I can provide guidance and mentorship to fellow judges, ensuring consistency and objectivity in our assessments.” She continues, “It's crucial for me to uphold the reputation and credibility of the competition, while also fostering a collaborative and respectful environment among judges. Ultimately, my goal is to maintain the hig