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.

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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?

• Present your spirits directly to India's leading trade buyers and decision-makers

• Gain independent recognition through a professionally conducted blind tastingIncrease visibility among importers, distributors, retailers, duty-free buyers, and hospitality professionals

• Support sales, distribution, and marketing with credible third-party awards

• Benchmark your products against leading domestic and international brands

• 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