Free Entry Drop-Off at Wine Paris: Join the Only Spirits Competition Judged Exclusively by Trade Buyers
Berlin International Spirits Competition (BISC) is excited to announce free on-site drop-off for all Wine Paris exhibitors at our booth during the trade show. Enter your spirits in the most authentic trade-focused competition in the industry—where real buyers judge what they actually purchase.
We’re making it easier than ever for spirits producers to participate in BISC 2026. If you’re exhibiting at Wine Paris this February, simply visit our booth to drop off your entries for our trade buyer-only competition taking place the weekend of March 1st. No shipping hassles, no additional logistics—just bring your bottles to us at the show.
What Makes BISC Different?
The Berlin International Spirits Competition stands apart from every other spirits competition in the world. We are the only international spirits competition where 100% of our judges are verified trade buyers—importers, distributors, retailers, and buyers who make daily purchasing decisions in the spirits industry. This isn’t about critics or experts sharing their personal preferences; it’s about the professionals who actually stock shelves and place orders evaluating your products.
Our judges assess spirits within their specific category and actual retail price point, ensuring fair and relevant comparisons. A premium gin isn’t judged against ultra-luxury bottles, and craft distillers aren’t competing with established global brands in different price tiers. Your spirit is evaluated by the same people who would consider buying it, using the same criteria they apply in their real-world purchasing decisions.
Why This Matters for Your Brand
When you win at BISC, you’re not just receiving an award—you’re earning the endorsement of buyers who can actually bring your product to market. Our judges are actively looking for spirits to add to their portfolios. A medal from BISC signals to the trade that your product has been vetted and approved by their peers, making it a powerful sales tool for your team.
Winners receive comprehensive recognition and marketing tools to maximize their success. Every winner receives a digital image of their award and their score, plus the opportunity to purchase medal stickers and licensing for use on bottles and packaging—powerful point-of-sale tools that influence purchasing decisions. Top-performing spirits will be showcased at our booth at ProWein at no additional charge, putting your products directly in front of thousands of international buyers and decision-makers at one of the world’s largest and most influential trade shows.
Beyond the trade shows, all winners gain significant digital exposure through www.alcoholprofessor.com and its sister websites within the www.professormediagroup.com network, which collectively receive over 220,000 visitors per month. This sustained online visibility extends your award recognition far beyond the competition itself, reaching engaged consumers and trade professionals actively researching spirits.
Our Commitment to the Industry
We’ve maintained the same entry fees for 13 years because we genuinely love and support the spirits industry. While costs have risen across the board, we believe in keeping BISC accessible to craft distillers, emerging brands, and established producers alike. Our mission has always been about elevating quality spirits and connecting them with the buyers who matter—not about maximizing profits.
How to Participate
Participating is simple. Producers may enter online in advance at www.berlininternationalspiritscompetition.com and simply drop off their samples at our booth at Wine Paris. We require two bottles per entry in 500ml, 700ml, 750ml, or 1-liter sizes.
Drop-Off Location: Hall 4, Stand J286
Visit us at Hall 4, Stand J286 during Wine Paris to drop off your entries. Our team will ensure your spirits are properly logged, stored, and delivered to our judging panel for the March 1st weekend competition.
This is an exclusive opportunity for Wine Paris exhibitors to gain meaningful validation from the trade buyers who matter most to your business growth. With our unique judging model, category-specific evaluation, and price-point fairness, BISC offers something no other competition can: genuine feedback and recognition from the people who actually purchase spirits professionally.
Don’t miss this chance to have your spirits judged by real buyers and potentially showcased at ProWein. Stop by our booth at Wine Paris to drop off your entries and learn more about why BISC is the competition that trade professionals trust.
For more information about BISC and complete entry details, visit www.berlininternationalspiritscompetition.com
Feel free to contact us at adam.l@berlinintlcomp.com for any additional questions before and during the Wine Paris show.