The Alcohol Professor is a proud sponsor of the International Beverage Competition Series, a unique group of world-wide beverage competitions for Beer, Wine, and Spirits brands.

The International Beverage Competition Series has cultivated a large following among members of the beverage industry, thanks to its unique format. In each beer, wine, and spirits competition, entries are grouped not only by their category, but also by their price. This ensures that products of like quality are fairly judged according to their value in the market, instead of simply by their flavor. In all competitions, the judging panels are composed solely of working members of the beverage trade – sommeliers, beverage directors, mixologists, cicerones, retail buyers, restaurant owners, and the like. The International Beverage Competition Series believes that those who work in the industry have the very best understanding of the beverage marketplace and are the most qualified to discern between products that offer value to the consumer and those that do not. The Competitions take place annually in New York City, Berlin, Melbourne, and Hong Kong.

The Alcohol Professor does not accept payment from competition entrants, winners, or any other spirits brand in exchange for placement in posts.