Event Info – INDIAN GLOBAL SPIRITS AWARDS

01 Judged by Indian Importers & Trade Buyers

Your spirit is evaluated by experienced Indian importers and trade professionals, alongside international spirits experts. Gain valuable exposure to professionals who understand India's spirits market, consumer preferences and commercial potential.

02 Royalty-Free Medal Artwork & Certificates

Every winning brand receives official IGSA medal artwork and winner certificates at no additional charge, ready to use across bottles, packaging, websites, social media, sales materials and marketing campaigns.

03 Featured in the IGSA Trade Newsletter

Winning spirits receive promotion through the IGSA Trade Newsletter, bringing your award recognition directly to a relevant audience of importers, distributors, buyers, bartenders and spirits professionals.

04 Official Winner Recognition & Online Visibility

Award-winning brands are featured on the official India Global Spirits Awards Winners Directory, creating a credible online reference that can be shared with consumers, distributors, importers and trade partners.

05 India's Choice Award & Trade Opportunities

India's Choice Award winners receive additional recognition selected by Indian trade buyers, highlighting spirits with strong potential for the Indian market. Winners may also be introduced to selected Indian importers and trade professionals to explore potential market opportunities.

Step 1 : Create Your Account
Create your IGSA account using your basic contact details. Your account will allow you to manage your entries, product information and registration throughout the competition.

Step 2 : Add Your Company & Product Details
Enter your company information and add the details of each spirit you wish to enter. Select the appropriate category and sub-category for every product so that your entry is evaluated against the right group of spirits.

Step 3 : Complete Your Registration & Submit Your Entry
Complete the online registration form and submit the applicable entry fee for each product. As part of your registration, please upload a clear product photograph showing a single unit of your beverage. This image may be used in IGSA promotional materials, winner announcements and official winner graphics. For the best presentation, we recommend submitting a full product shot on a clean white or transparent background.

Step 4 : Ship Your Samples
Once your registration is complete, detailed sample shipping instructions and shipping labels will be provided, including the warehouse address, required documentation, and guidelines. Once the warehouse is open, registered entrants can arrange shipment of their samples according to the guidelines provided by IGSA. Shipping information will be shared with registered entrants by April 2027.

Important: Please DO NOT ship your samples until you have received the official shipping instructions and notification from IGSA.

Step 5 : Judging & Results
Your spirit will undergo the IGSA blind judging process, where it is independently evaluated by technical spirits experts and Indian trade buyers. Results and award recognition will be announced after 45 days following the judging period.

Registration opens: 20 September 2026
Early-bird entry deadline: Early 2027 (TBC)
Standard entry deadline: Spring 2027 (TBC)
Sample shipping window — bottles must arrive in Delhi: Jun–Jul 2027
Judging & trade event: 23–24 July 2027 — Delhi, India
Results announced: Late July 2027

Competition Categories

IGSA accepts entries across 30 spirit categories — from whisky, gin, vodka, rum & cane spirits and brandy to agave spirits, liqueurs, pre-mixed drinks and speciality spirits — with 341 sub-categories in total, so every entry is judged against the right group of spirits.

Download the full list of categories and sub-categories used in the entry form:

Entry Fees

Launch Entry — $225 per SKU. Available until 27 November 2026.
Early Entry — $285 per SKU. 28 November 2026 – 24 February 2027.
Late Entry — $349 per SKU. 25 February 2027 – 18 May 2027.
Registration ends 18 May 2027.

Shipping information will be shared in May 2027, including the designated shipping address, importer details, documentation requirements, and shipping labels for sending samples to India.

Important: Please do not ship your samples until you have received official shipping instructions from IGSA. Samples sent before the designated shipping window may not be accepted or processed.

What to send: one bottle per category entered, plus any additional bottles required for re-tasting or tie-breaks.
Provides an import-permit letter and HS-code guidance to support customs clearance into India.
Labeling for judging: samples must follow IGSA's blind-judging protocol — brand identity is concealed from judges until scoring is complete.
Shipping deadline: all samples must arrive at the Delhi judging venue no later than the confirmed deadline — typically 3–4 weeks before judging to allow for customs clearance.
Use a reputable international courier licensed to ship alcohol (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Standard postal services cannot carry alcohol.