Below are some of the sponsors already confirmed for the competition. Please check back for information on new sponsors.

Modern Distillery Age
A weekly e-newsletter for the spirits business in the U.S. written for a readership of people who sell and make spirits on a daily basis.

Bar Biz Magazine
Bar Biz Magazine provides nightclub and bar owners, operators, and managers the chance to find out what is going on in their industry, and more importantly, how to benefit from it all.

The Alcohol Professor
An online “homeroom” to learn about all things bibulous—beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, along with travel tips, book reviews, bar reviews, recipes and videos.
Five of the Most Beautiful Bars in the World
A roundup of the most spectacular bars in the world
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7 Places to Get a Great Cocktail in Chicago
Roundup of the best cocktail bars in Chicago in 2026
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