Important Update !
We would like to inform our participants, partners, and industry colleagues that the official host location for the upcoming India International Spirits Competition (IISC) 2026 has been confirmed as Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India.
While earlier communications referenced Mumbai during the planning phase, a comprehensive review of venue and operational requirements has led us to select Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana) as the official host location for the competition.
Please also note that the competition date has been updated from 20 October 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Warehouse and sample shipping information will be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned!
Key Updates
📅 Competition Date: 23 October 2026
🌍 Location: Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India
We thank all participants and partners for their continued support and look forward to welcoming the global spirits community to Delhi NCR in October 2026.
About (IISC)
The India International Spirits Competition (IISC) is a professionally judged blind tasting competition dedicated exclusively to spirits. Taking place on 23 October 2026 in Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India, IISC provides spirits producers and brand owners with an independent platform for recognition, industry exposure, and market visibility.
All entries are evaluated through a strict blind tasting process, ensuring that awards are granted solely on quality, aroma, taste, balance, character, and overall excellence.
What makes IISC unique is its judging panel, which combines both technical experts and active trade buyers. Judges include importers, distributors, retail buyers, hospitality professionals, spirits experts, industry writers, and leading bartenders, providing brands with valuable exposure to professionals who influence purchasing decisions, listings, distribution opportunities, and market visibility.
For spirits producers seeking opportunities in India, IISC offers a cost-effective way to place products directly before industry experts and trade decision-makers in one of the world's fastest-growing spirits markets.
Why Enter?
• Independent recognition through a professional blind tasting process
• Exposure to key professionals within the Indian beverage industry
• Increased visibility among importers, distributors, retailers, and hospitality buyers
• Third-party validation to support sales and marketing efforts
• Opportunity to benchmark products against domestic and international competitors
• Recognition in one of the world's fastest-growing spirits markets
📅 Competition Date: 23 October 2026
🌍 Location: Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Haryana), India
Meet our Judges
We are proud to present an elite panel of experts for the India International Wine Competition. Our judges bring decades of global experience, technical mastery, and a deep passion for the art of fermentation and distillation. From India’s pioneering winemakers to world-class educators and social entrepreneurs, this panel represents the very best of the beverage industry.
