The awards are Asia’s first awards physique to “honour artisanal spirits whereas integrating environmental duty into the judging standards”, SOCraft stated.
Ivy Woo, managing director of FoodNews and co-founder of SGCF, stated: “As long-standing advocates for Asia’s vibrant bar scene, we’re dedicated to fostering inspiration inside our native bars. The Spirit of Craft Awards serves as a pivotal platform, not only for discovering new spirits but additionally as a gateway for manufacturers searching for to discover Asia’s burgeoning market.”
The SOCraft Awards has assembled a judging committee of 12 business personnel, every representing a key geographical market in Asia’s drinks and spirits business. Judging will begin in the course of the Singapore Cocktail Competition (SGCF) in Could 2024 and outcomes will probably be introduced on 5 Could 2024.
The awards are open to craft spirit distillers who should already be advertising and marketing themselves as such, have to be majority independently owned and producing not more than 750,000 gallons yearly.