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

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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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Sunset International Spirits Competition Entry Rules

Official rules for entering the 2019 Sunset International Spirits Competition

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Sunset International Spirits Competition 2019: FAQs

Answers to common questions about our annual spirits competition

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