India International Spirits Competition (IISC)
The India International Spirits Competition (IISC) is a trade-focused, professionally judged blind tasting competition created to help domestic and international spirits producers connect with India's beverage trade.
Held on 23 October 2026 in Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), IISC provides brands with an opportunity to present their products directly to the professionals who influence purchasing decisions across India's rapidly evolving spirits market.
Every spirit is evaluated through a rigorous blind tasting process, ensuring awards are based solely on quality, aroma, taste, balance, character, and overall excellence.
What sets IISC apart is its judging panel, which combines respected spirits experts with active trade buyers. The panel includes importers, distributors, retail buyers, duty-free buyers, hospitality professionals, bar managers, leading bartenders, spirits educators, and industry writers. This makes IISC more than a medal competition—it is a platform that introduces participating brands to the people responsible for listings, distribution, menu placements, and purchasing decisions.
For producers looking to establish or expand their presence in India, IISC offers a practical and cost-effective opportunity to gain independent recognition while showcasing their products to key decision-makers in one of the world's largest and fastest-growing spirits markets.
Why Enter?
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Present your spirits directly to India's leading trade buyers and decision-makers
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Gain independent recognition through a professionally conducted blind tastingIncrease visibility among importers, distributors, retailers, duty-free buyers, and hospitality professionals
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Support sales, distribution, and marketing with credible third-party awards
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Benchmark your products against leading domestic and international brands
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Build awareness in one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing spirits markets
📅 Competition Date: 23 October 2026
🏆 Results Announcement: 10 November 2026
📍 Location: Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India
Meet our Judges
We are proud to present an elite panel of experts for the India International Spirits Competition (IISC). Our judges bring decades of industry experience, technical expertise, and a deep passion for the art and science of distillation. From master distillers and spirits educators to importers, retailers, mixologists, and beverage professionals, this distinguished panel represents the very best of the global spirits industry.
