The first and most highly sought after international spirits review in the US.
Since 1981, our reviews have put countless brands on the map.
From massive names like Grey Goose, Pappy Van Winkle and Casamigos to the bootstrap-pulling craft distilleries like Few, Copperworks and Vapor Distilling, we broadcast the flavor and quality that sets brands apart. To this day BevTest is the fairest, most consistent professional review source out there. We wouldn't have created the first international spirits competition in the US, the International Review of Spirits, if we weren't.
"Grey Goose had a great taste to begin with, but it was the BevTest's score that put us on the map. Without that, I’m not sure Grey Goose could have grown into a best seller."
- Sidney Frank
“BevTest’s Tastings.com is well known as a main reference for connoisseurs, experts and followers of spirits.”
- Otto Flores, Brand Ambassador
“We have used BevTest for the last 5 years and couldn’t be happier. Not only do they have detailed professional reviews and tasting notes, the addition of the metallic stickers and shelf-talkers help us capture customers, and drive bottle sales." The trophies, medals, and printed awards are displayed as center pieces in our tasting room." Their website is easy to navigate and has great product information.”
- Mike Huffman
“[The brand [Casamigos] has won gold medals...from The Beverage Testing Institute.] From then on it gained momentum.”
- Randy Gerber, Founder
"When we found out that our 20 year Pappy Van Winkle had been entered in BevTest's 1997 World Spirits Championships and received their 99-point rating, that's when we started getting calls from distributors around the country looking for our whiskey. That was a benchmark moment for our business. Every time we received a high rating from BevTest over the years, interest increased for our brand. We owe a lot to Beverage Testing Institute for our success."
- Julian P. Van Winkle III
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- Robin Robinson, Author of "The Complete Whiskey Co
Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla & All US and International Agave Spirits
All Tequila
Mezcal
All Japanese Whiskies, Shochu, Awamori, and all Distilled Spirits from Japan
All Irish Whiskies
Scotch: Blended & Single Malt Whiskies
England|Wales|Continental Europe|India|Taiwan|Australia|New Zealand|Asia|Latin America|All Craft Distilled Whiskies Outside of North America
Tennessee|Canadian|Mexican|American|Moonshine|Corn|Wheat|Flavored|Straight|Blended|Hybrid|Un-aged| & All American Craft Whiskies
All Bourbons
American Single Malt Whiskey
All US and Canadian Rye Whiskies
|Aperitivos|Aperitifs|Vermouth|Vermut|Amaro|Fernet|Genepy|Absinthe
Cognac|Armagnac|Calvados|Eau-de-Vie|Unaged Brandy|Aged Brandy|Fruit Brandy|Pisco|Singani|Applejack
Cognac
Armagnac
Fruit|Cream|Chocolate|Coffee|Herb/Spice|Anise|Floral|Nut|Schnappst|Bitter Liqueurs
All spirits $25 and under retail
All Styles & Distillates
Environmentally, Socially, and Health Conscious Spirits
Last Call: Spirits
Open to commercially available single barrel bottlings of all spirits categories: Whisk(e)y, Cognac, Armagnac, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, etc.
All craft spirits in categories from the following states: IL|OH|WI|MI|MN|MO|IN|IA|KS|NE
Environmentally, Socially, and Health Conscious Wines
A competition for all wines $20 and under retail Price Categories $20 & under $15 & under $10 & under $8 & under
A competition for all wines $20 and over retail
Wines at least 3 vintages older than current release. All Styles.
Wine Spritzers|Sangrias|Mimosas|Wine Coolers|All Wine-Based Cocktails|Flavored Wines|Sparkling Wines|All Wine, Cider, Mead, and Sake in a Can
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