The World Vodka Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognised styles of vodka.
– meaning when the products need to be with us – 21 October 2022 (NEW DEADLINE EXTENSION)
World’s Best Trophies, certificate and logo pack
Icons of Drinks
Welcome to the Icons of Drinks
We are delighted to say that the Icons of Drinks are now open for entries and introduce our new online entry system. You can simply make your applications through your customer profile.
The Icons of Drinks Awards are a celebration of the years of hard work that go into every bottle. From the distillers themselves and brand ambassadors, to visitor centre managers, bars, bar tenders and the industry’s communicators – a great deal of craftsmanship, skill and knowledge are imparted at each stage of the process. This is our way of saying thank you to the individuals and producers for their dedication to each innovative release, visitor experience or expert retail service, delivered in a tireless fashion.
Entry Deadline for Online Applications – 22 January 2023
Taste categories
Minimum ABV: 30%ABV. Products can be sweetened. The specific flavour(s) must be declared on the entry form. If more than one flavour is included in the vodka, then main flavour(s) should be specified.
A flavoured vodka is one where the spirit has been processed to add flavour beyond that of the vodka’s base raw materials. It is made by either:
i) the addition of flavouring or essences (“compounding”);
ii) the infusion/maceration of raw material in the vodka;
iii) or a combination of the two.
Aged vodka is a subcategory of flavoured vodka and is a vodka aged in barrels or with wooden chips, staves, etc..
A vodka that has been flavoured, at least in part, by the distillation of botanicals or plant materials and does not solely use extracts/flavourings or infusions. Specific flavour(s) must be declared on the entry form.
Vodka distilled by any method (using pot or column), from any permitted base material(s), in accordance with the country of origin’s regulations. In addition, impurities in aroma and flavour should be filtered out to leave a clear spirit of clean, flavourless, neutral character. Minimum ABV: 37.5%ABV.
Vodkas entered into this category will be judged based on their neutrality / flavourless qualities.
If a vodka has residual base character coming through from the raw materials, it should be entered into the Varietal Vodka category.
An unflavoured vodka where at least some of the residual character of the base material is retained after distillation e.g. apple, potato, etc., but no other flavours are added. Minimum ABV: 37.5%ABV.
Vodkas in this category will be judged on the residual character that comes through from the base spirit. Please declare the base material on the entry form to enable the spirit to be judged appropriately.
Design categories
The overall design of the glass or PET bottle: shape, colour, functionality and any embossing, decorative finishes, coatings or direct printed elements as well as visual appeal.
This includes all aspects of on-bottle brand/product communication, including the application of any direct printing onto bottle, capsule or closure, as well as paper and film labels and sleeves. The pack will be judged on the overall design and quality of materials, print, decoration and application.
This category applies to pack designs where the number produced was limited, such as for a special production, occasion or season.
Packaging for a new product launched after February 1, 2019.
This applies to the secondary, outer, presentation packaging, such as cartons, boxes, cases, plinths, chests etc. The presentation will be judged on the overall effect with the bottle in place.
This is a packaging design that carries through and unites a range or ‘family’ of different products from one producer or brand.
This category refers to a new or refreshed packaging design created for an existing product and introduced to the market after February 1, 2019. A picture or sample of the previous packaging must be supplied along with a description of what changes have been made and why
Packaging created specifically for sale in the duty-free / travel retail market
The judging process
TASTE
The taste judging is held in three rounds.
Round 1
Each vodka is tasted in its relevant style to identify and select the style winners. Judges making up the World Vodka Awards panel include international, leading journalists, specialist drinks retailers and industry experts.
Round 2
Style winners are tasted against each other to identify the ‘Best’ vodka in each category.
Round 3
The ‘Best’ vodka in each category are then tasted against each other one last time to select the World’s Best Vodka. Judges at this stage include those in Round 1 and 2 to whom are added a panel of leading distillers and experts from the vodka industry.
DESIGN
All DESIGN judging is conducted by a panel of leading international design experts.
Please send 3 bottles. If you have entered only in design, please only send 2 bottles.
Shipping
For any enquiries regarding your shipments, please contact
info@worlddrinksawards.com Anita Ujszaszi
Rates
Entry fees
| Note: price is for each entry |
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| | 1 entry | 2 entries | 3 entries | 4+ entries |
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| Sterling |
| Taste & Design | £260 + VAT | £245 + VAT | £235 + VAT | £225 + VAT |
| Design | £184 + VAT | £179 + VAT | £169 + VAT | £164 + VAT |
| Taste or Design | £184 + VAT | £179 + VAT | £169 + VAT | £164 + VAT |
| Euro |
| Taste & Design | €325 | €315 | €305 | €295 |
| Design | €215 | €210 | €205 | €200 |
| Taste or Design | €215 | €210 | €205 | €200 |
| USD |
| Taste & Design | $430 | $415 | $400 | $385 |
| Design | $290 | $280 | $270 | $260 |
| Taste or Design | $290 | $280 | $270 | $260 |
| Canadian Dollar |
| Taste & Design | $490 | $475 | $460 | $445 |
| Design | $335 | $325 | $315 | $305 |
| Taste or Design | $335 | $325 | $315 | $305 |
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