ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGEShip three 750 ml bottles, or equivalent, of each entry to: Ultimate Spirits Challenge, c/o Metro-Pack, Inc., 37 Jeanne Drive, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA. Warehouse

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ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGELIKE NO OTHER COMPETITION

Spirits entries for Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC) 2016 will be judged in our own, specially designed evaluation center in Hawthorne New York.

Because we believe that in today’s world, spirits can only be properly assessed if they are examined both neat and mixed in a cocktail USC has expanded the spirits evaluation process to examine how individual spirits perform in a category-appropriate cocktail. (No cocktail rating where not appropriate – for example, fl avored vodkas, liqueurs.) The assigned cocktail for each category will change each year, thus renewing our commitment to cocktail evaluation.

No US importer? No problem! We will take care of the necessary US Customs documentation. You must not ship until we have provided the documentation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2016. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Included in this entry form package is the form, an example page in case you’re not sure how to enter the name, category code numbers, a check list to make sure you’ve not forgotten anything, and a shipping label. PLEASE NOTE: If you prefer, you may leave the catalog code fi eld blank on the entry form and we will add the contact codes in for you.

The deadline for receipt of the completed entry form, samples and payment is March 15, 2016.

Any questions, please email [email protected] or phone (1) 347-878-6551.

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ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2016

Judging Categories and Codes

The general categories in which spirits are judged at Ultimate Spirits Challenge are listed below. During judging, the tasting flights are further narrowed so that spirits are evaluated like-with-like.

If you are using the downloadable entry form, if you prefer, you may leave the

category code field blank and we will add the correct codes for you.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email [email protected]

or by phone +1 (347) 878-6551.

ABSINTHE

Absinthe Code Y105. Absinthe – World

AMARO/BITTERS Amaro/Bitters Codes L201. Bitters - World

L203. Amaro - World

BRANDYBrandy/Grappa/Marc/Eau-de-Vie/Aguardiente Codes

M600. Grappa/Italy

M601. Grappa/World (non-Italy)

M603. Marc/France (grapes)

M605. Eau-de-Vie/World(stone fruits, berries, flowers) and Fruit Brandy

(non-Calvados)/World

M607. Grape Brandy/Europe


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M609. Grape Brandy/North America

M611. Grape Brandy/World

M613. Other Brandy/World

M615. Aguardiente/World

France: Armagnac Codes N639. Armagnac Blanche AOC/All regions

N641. Armagnac VS/Three Star (minimum 2 years old)

N643. Armagnac VSOP (minimum 5 years old)

N645. Armagnac XO (minimum 6 years old)

N647. Armagnac Hors d'Age (10 years old+)

N649. Armagnac Vintage/All regions

France: Calvados Codes C630. Calvados Pays d'Auge Fine/Three Stars (minimum 2 years old)

C632. Calvados Pays d'Auge Vieux/Reserve (minimum 3 years old)

C634. Calvados Pays d'Auge VO/VSOP/Vieille Reserve (minimum 4 years old)

C636. Calvados Pays d'Auge Extra/Napoleon/Hors d'Age/Age lnconnu

(minimum 6 years old)

C638. Calvados Pays d'Auge Vintage

C640. Calvados Domfrontais (any grade/all ages)

C642. Calvados AOC (any age designation)

France: Cognac Codes D670. Cognac VS/Three Star/All regions (minimum 2 years old)

D672. Cognac VSOP/All regions (minimum 4 years old)

D674. Cognac XO/Napoleon/Extra/All regions (minimum 6 years old)

D676. Cognac Vintage/All regions

D678. Cognac Flavored Specialty (non-liqueur)

South America: Pisco Codes

M617. Pisco/Peru (grapes)

M619. Pisco/Chile (grapes)

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Spain: Brandy Codes M621. Brandy de Jerez/Spain

M623. Other Brandy/Spain

GIN Gin & Genever Codes G300. London Dry style (juniper dominant)

G302. Plymouth style

G304. New World style (non-juniper dominant)

G306. Old Tom style

G308. Genever (all ages)

G310. Other Gins

G312. Flavored Gin

LIQUEURS Liqueurs, Specialities Codes

L102. Pastis

L104. Aniseed Liqueurs (Sambucca)

L106. Berry and Fruit Liqueurs (all berries, cherry, apple, peach, pear, banana, etc.)

L108. Citrus Fruit Liqueurs (orange/triple sec, limoncello)

L110. Coffee Liqueurs

L112. Nut Liqueurs (almond, walnut, hazelnut, etc.)

L114. Chocolate Liqueurs

L116. Egg Liqueurs

L118. Cream Liqueurs

L120. Mint/Herb/Spice Liqueurs

L122. Other Liqueurs

L124. Miscellaneous Non-Liqueur/Non-Cordial Spirits

L126. Sloe Gin

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MISCELLANEOUS SPIRITS

Miscellaneous Spirits Code

J900. Miscellaneous Spirits – World

READY-TO-DRINK (RTD) Ready-to-Drink Codes B103. Ready-to-Drink/RTD (all types)

RUM/CACHAÇA/ARRACK Rum Codes R502. Rhum Agricole/Sugarcane Juice oak-matured (all ages)

R504. Rum/Ron Molasses (all ages)

R506. Rum/Ron Molasses over-proof (all ages)

R508. Flavored Rum/ Ron any base (all ages)

R510. Arrack/Other Sugarcane Juice Rum (all ages)

R512. Molasses and Sugarcane Juice Blend (all ages)

R514. Spiced Rum (all ages)

Cachaça Codes R540. Cachaça/any grade/unaged (Brazil only)

R542. Cachaça/any grade/aged (Brazil only)

SHOCHU/SOJU/BAIJIU

Shochu/Soju/Baijiu Codes X900. Shochu/Soju

X901. Baijiu

TEQUILA, MEZCAL & AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS Tequila, Mezcal & Agave-Based Spirits Codes A401. Mixto Tequila/All grades (minimum 51% agave spirits)

A403. Flavored Tequila/All flavors

A405. 100% Agave Blanco/Silver/Platinum Tequila

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A407. 100% Agave Reposado Tequila

A409. 100% Agave Anejo Tequila

A411. 100% Agave Extra Anejo Tequila

A413. Mezcal/All grades

A415. Sotol, Comiteca, Bacanora

A417. Agave-Based Spirits/Non-Mexican origin

WHISK(E)Y Canada: Whisky Codes S790. Canadian Blended Whisky (all ages)

S792. Canadian Single Grain/Malt Whisky (all ages)

S794. Canadian Single Barrel/Small Batch Whisky (all ages)

S796. Canadian Rye Whisky (all ages)

Ireland: Whiskey Codes E740. Blended Irish Whiskey (all ages)

E742. Single Malt Irish Whiskey (all ages)

E744. Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey (all ages)

E746. Single Grain Irish Whiskey (all ages)

E748. Poitin/Poteen Ireland

Japan: Whisky Codes F801. Blended Whisky Japan (all ages)

F803. Single Malt Whisky Japan (all ages)

F805. Single Grain Whisky Japan (all ages)

Scotland: Whisky Codes

W701. Blended Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W703. Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W705. Single Grain Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W707. Blended Grain Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W709. Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W711. Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

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W713. Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W715. Island (Skye, Orkneys, Arran, Jura, Mull) Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all

ages)

W717. Non-Speyside Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

W719. Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (all ages)

USA: Whiskey Codes P771. Moonshine/Unaged Grain Spirits

P773. Tennessee Whiskey (all ages)

P775. Straight Rye Whiskey (all ages)

P777. Straight Bourbon Whiskey/Single Barrel/Small Batch (all ages/all proofs)

P779. Blended/Applejack/Experimental/Multi-Grain/Non-Straight (all ages)

P781. Single Malt Whiskey (all ages)

P783. Wheat Whiskey (all ages)

World Whisk(e)y Codes

W900. Whisky/Europe (non-Ireland & non-Scotland) (all ages)

W902. Whisky India (all ages)

W904. Whisky Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Africa (all ages)

W906. Flavored Whisk(e)y World (all ages)

VERMOUTH Vermouth Codes Z150. Dry/Extra Dry Vermouth - World

Z153. Sweet Vermouth - World

Z155. Ambre/Bianco/Other Vermouth – World

VODKA & AQUAVIT Vodka & Aquavit Codes V200. Unflavored Potato Vodka

V202. Unflavored Wheat Vodka

V204. Unflavored Rye Vodka

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V206. Unflavored Barley Vodka

V208. Unflavored Corn Vodka

V210. Unflavored Combined Grain Vodka

V212. Unflavored Sugar Cane Vodka

V214. Unflavored Grape or Fruit Distillate Vodka

V216. Flavored Vodka/All Flavors/Any Base

V218. Aquavit

V220. Other Vodka

UBC Telephone: +1 (347) 878-6551, Fax: +1 (347) 584-0025, Email: [email protected] Submit form by email to: [email protected] mail to: Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 50 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532, USABy fax to: +1 (347) 584-0025

SHIPPING PRODUCT:Ship three 750 ml or equivalent bottles of each entry to:

Ultimate Spirits Challengec/o Metro-Pack, Inc.37 Jeanne DriveNewburgh, NY 12550, USAWarehouse Tel: +1 (845) 564-5275Each box must be clearly marked“Spirits Challenge”


SUBMITTING COMPANYRESULTS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO:

CONTACT NAME CONTACT NAME JOB TITLE

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP, COUNTRY

EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED)

TELEPHONE (REQUIRED) FAX

NUMBER OF ENTRIES

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

I AM SHIPPING FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S. (REQUIRED) YES NO

IMPORTANT: If you answered Yes to shipping from outside the U.S. DO NOT SHIP until we have contacted you.Ship three 750 ml bottles, or equivalent, of each entry to: Ultimate Spirits Challenge, c/o Metro-Pack, Inc., 37 Jeanne Drive, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA.Warehouse Tel: +1 (845) 564-5275. Monday to Friday delivery only. Please enclose one copy of the completed application form in one of your boxes.

For international shipments: UBC is not responsible for any Customs duties, importing or delivery fees. Any import fees will be billed back to the entrant.

ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE ENTRY FEESThe fee for entry is $495. Three 750 ml bottles, or equivalent, of each product are required. All products and payment in full must be received by February 26, 2016

PLEASE COMPLETE THE BOX:

PAYMENT METHOD:

(Payment in full required by February 26, 2016)

CREDIT CARD(If paying by credit card, a link to a secure payment page will be included in your confi rmation email letter.)

CHECK(Make checks payable in US Dollars to: Ultimate Beverage Challenge LLC, and mail with copy of entry form to: Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 50 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532, USA.)

X $495 = $

JOB TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS

CONTACT NAME JOB TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS








SAMPLEEXAMPLE

L120

L118

G300

V216

W717

D674

E744

R504

W701

R504

Dr. McGillicuddy’s

Coole Swan

Tanqueray

Stolichnaya

Glenmorangie

Cognac Frapin

Redbreast

Mount Gay

Chivas Regal Gold Signature

Appleton Estate

Licorice

Irish

No. 10

Blueberi

Nector D’Or

Chateau Fontpinot XO

Pure Pot Still

1703 Old Cask Selection

Canada

Ireland

England

Russia

Scotland

France

Ireland

Barbados

Scotland

Jamaica

30

16

47.3

35

4612

18

41

40

43

40

43

14.99

29.99

28.99

25.99

59.99

99

60

100

120

29.99

1 liter

750 ml

750 ml

1 liter

750 ml

750 ml

750 ml

750 ml

750 ml

750 ml

U.S. retail price if product available in U.S. Retail price in local currency if not available in U.S.*SPIRIT CODE

PRIMARY PRODUCT NAME

SECONDARY PRODUCT NAME

AGE STATEMENT

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

BOTTLE SIZE

RETAIL PRICE

PRODUCT WEBSITE

VINTAGEYEAR

ALCOHOL % *

glenmorangie.com

chivas.com





Product Submission List U.S. retail price if product available in U.S. Retail price in local currency if not available in U.S.*SPIRIT CODE



AGE STATEMENT

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

BOTTLE SIZE

RETAIL PRICE

PRODUCT WEBSITE

VINTAGEYEAR

ALCOHOL % *





Product Submission List

Please make additional copies as needed.

U.S. retail price if product available in U.S. Retail price in local currency if not available in U.S.*SPIRIT CODE



AGE STATEMENT

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

BOTTLE SIZE

RETAIL PRICE

PRODUCT WEBSITE

VINTAGEYEAR

ALCOHOL % *



BEFORE SHIPPINGIF SHIPPING FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S., YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] FOR INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU SHIP!

• Have you fi lled out all sections of the entry form?

• Have you sent a copy of your completed entry form by email, fax or mail before you ship?

• Have you included one copy of the entry form in your box?

• Have you kept a copy of the entry form for your records?

• Have you used our mailing label on your box(es)?

• If not, have you clearly marked your box(es) “Spirits Challenge”?

• If not, have you marked your box(es) SAMPLE MATERIALS. NOT FOR RESALE. FRAGILE: GLASS ENCLOSED?

• Have you enclosed three bottles of each product entry?

• Have you paid the entry fees in full or initiated payment?

• If shipping from outside the U.S. we strongly advise using DHL, UPS, or FedEx.

• No United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries accepted!

• IF PAYING BY CHECK DO NOT INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR SPIRITS SHIPMENT! Mail your check separately to Ultimate Beverage Challenge, 50 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532, USA. Spirit shipments should be sent to our warehouse in Newburgh, NY.

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ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGEShip three 750 ml bottles, or equivalent, of each entry to: Ultimate Spirits Challenge, c/o Metro-Pack, Inc., 37 Jeanne Drive, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA. Warehouse