World Spirits Challenge
The Premier Competition Where Nature and Mastery Forge Spirits Excellence
THE GLOBAL QUEST FOR SPIRITS EXCELLENCE
World Spirits Challenge
World Spirits Challenge is the premier global spirits competition, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship through rigorous blind tasting. Every spirit is judged fairly under strict WSC rules, ensuring unbiased excellence.
Winning WSC is indeed an impressive achievement for any spirits that passes the scrupulous blind assessment from our experienced panel of specialist judges.
12%
Average Sales Boost/Awarded Spirits
24%
Women Tasters
1,200+
Mentions /Year
23+
Countries Participating
Announcement: A New Era Begins – World Spirits Challenge
Following the registration phase as WSA 2025, we are proud to officially transition to World Spirits Challenge, now at worldspiritschallenge.com.
While our rules and medal designs remain unchanged, this new name reflects our commitment to forging excellence and elevating spirits worldwide.
Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!
" The precise judging process is the basis of the reputation the WSC has established for rewarding quality and celebrating excellence. "
— Alber Peng, Chairman
Our Mission is to Recognize Excellence in Spirits Worldwide.
The World Spirits Challenge gathers the finest spirits from global distilleries for meticulous blind tasting. Our expert judges evaluate aroma, appearance, taste, and finish, guided by an unwavering commitment to quality.
We honor the artistry and innovation behind each spirit, awarding the WSC Medal of Excellence to those that meet our rigorous standards. Through this premier competition, we elevate spirits craftsmanship and celebrate excellence globally.