Top Reasons to Participate in the New York International Cider Competition

Expert Judging Panel

We’re the only Competition where all the judges are real trade buyers who are judging the by category and actual price. These judges are buyers from the top US liquor stores, restaurants, importers, distributors and more.

Industry Exposure

This is an opportunity for you to place your product in front of working industry professionals in one of the biggest markets in the world. All of our judges buy for a living.

Brand Recognition

This is a wonderful opportunity for an established brand to reconnect and/or be rediscovered by the buying community in a true blind tasting.

United States Market Access

A perfect opportunity for products trying to break into the US Market to be tasted by multiple trade buyers.

Media Outreach

We work with our media sponsors to distribute the results to the trade and consumer. We profile top winners and include them in articles including pairing articles on our Professor sites including the Alcohol Professor, Cheese Professor and The Chocolate Professor. All the winners will be listed here on our website.

No Hidden Costs

We do not charge winning brands the use of their medals and images in their sales materials. We do offer the option of purchasing authorize stickers for bottles and packaging. We also offer medal image license for self producing on bottles and packaging.

Cost Transparency

Communicating that there are no additional fees after product submission or for your physical medal.

Trade Show Highlights

Top winners are showcased at our booths at trade shows throughout the year!

Editorial Recognition

Winners are featured in articles on our lifestyle blog, the Alcohol Professor and sister websites