Sunset International Spirits Competition 2019 - Sunset Magazine

Spirits Competition Glasses and Bottle

Enter the Sunset International Spirits Competition

Submit your best batches in the 2019 competition

September 25, 2019

September 25, 2019

Spirits Competition Judge Sipping

Sunset International Spirits Competition 2019 Judges

Our competition judges are top-notch highly trained professionals in the spirits industry who take their task very seriously

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September 25, 2019

Sunset International Spirits Competition Entry Rules

Official rules for entering the 2019 Sunset International Spirits Competition

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September 25, 2019

Tasting the Spirit

Sunset International Spirits Competition 2019: FAQs

Answers to common questions about our annual spirits competition

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