A carefully selected group of more than 30 expert judges evaluated more than 500 entries at Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, Indiana in October. Judging categories include Vodka & Grain Spirits, Gin, Brandy, Rum, Whiskey, Specialty Spirits and, new this year, Ready-to-Drink Cocktails.

Category medalists will be announced on March 30th, 2020 at the Awards Banquet during ACSA Distillers’ Convention & Vendor Trade Show at the Oregon Convention Center (convention dates are March 29th, 30th, & 31st, 2020).