San Diego Spirits Festival Announces Winners of 2026 International Bottle Competition
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LA JOLLA, Calif., September 18, 2026 (Newswire.com) - The San Diego Spirits Festival has announced the winners of its 2026 International Bottle Competition, celebrating exceptional spirits and the brands behind them from across the industry. Now in its 16th year, the festival brought together an outstanding field of entries across a diverse range of categories, including agave spirits, vodka, whiskey, rum, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Each spirit was evaluated on its own merits through a double-blind judging process, ensuring that entries were judged solely on the quality and characteristics of the product. The caliber of this year's submissions was exceptional, resulting in an impressive collection of medals recognizing excellence across multiple categories.
The competition provides spirits producers with an opportunity to have their products evaluated by knowledgeable industry professionals while gaining recognition for quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. Liz Edwards, Founder and Director of the San Diego Spirits Festival, expressed her satisfaction with the quality of the spirits entered into the competition.
The San Diego Spirits Festival congratulates all of the 2026 medal winners and thanks every producer and brand that participated in this year's competition. The award-winning spirits will join the legacy of products recognized through the San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition, providing winning brands with valuable recognition as they continue to build awareness and reach consumers and industry professionals.
The 17th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival will take place September 26-27, 2026, at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The festival brings together leading spirits brands, bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, restaurants, and consumers for an immersive celebration of the world of spirits. Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Keg N Bottle are this year's official sponsors, with FMCG focusing on its role as an "Emerging Spirits Platform" that supports the formulation, manufacturing, launching, and scaling of new spirits brands.