Our mission is to help promote Independent Craft Distilleries for their excellence in quality, innovation, and exceptionalism. ALL participating distilleries receive marketing and promotional support benefits, with added benefits for all winners.
The East Coast Craft Spirits Awards was originally conceived and planned as a three day Craft Distillers event. However, due to crowd restrictions and the ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19 we made the decision to "go virtual" for 2020 and focus solely on the awards competition.
Now in our 2nd year, we are excited to continue to showcase all the amazing craft distilleries on the East Coast!
Proceeds from the competition will go towards several non-profits and cause based organizations.
There are TWO WAYS for distilleries to WIN for every submission!
- Our panel of judges will be scoring each submission on a double blind 22-point scale. This point-based scoring system allows for multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards per category. Learn more about scoring HERE.
- The general public will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorites with the People's Choice Awards, beginning in October. There will be one winner per category.
Accepted categories for this event are:
Bourbon, Single Malt, American Whiskey, Rye, Moonshine, Flavored Moonshine, Rum (Clear, un-aged, aged, spiced, & Flavored), Vodka, Flavored Vodka, Gin, Agave Spirits, Brandy, & Cordials
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