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See a Full List of the 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists, Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, and Timeless Awards Recipients
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post See a Full List of the 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists, Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, and Timeless Awards Recipients appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Finalists
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Finalists appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four International, U.S., and World Finalists
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four International, U.S., and World Finalists appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces ‘Absolut Heat Streak’ Competition in Partnership with ABSOLUT®
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation today announces the launch of ABSOLUT HEAT STREAK, a high-energy, creative service-driven bartender competition in partnership with ABSOLUT® VODKA. Created to celebrate the artistry of bartending and the bold flavor of ABSOLUT® x TABASCO™, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s ABSOLUT HEAT STREAK will put hundreds of bartenders nationwide to the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces ‘Absolut Heat Streak’ Competition in Partnership with ABSOLUT® appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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See the Full 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee List
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to Read more... The post See the Full 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee List appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 21, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 World, Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 20, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Spirit & Cocktail Ingredients, and World’s Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 World, Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 19, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge Presented by The House of Suntory Dojo
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge presented by The House of Suntory Dojo, an immersive bartender development program rooted in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. Designed in partnership with Julia Momose and Hidetsugu Ueno around the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, or Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge Presented by The House of Suntory Dojo appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail® 2026 Tickets On Sale Now
The world-renowned cocktail conference returns to New Orleans July 19–24, 2026, bringing together the global drinks community for a week of educational sessions, curated tastings, industry awards, and unforgettable experiences. NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 13, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 24th annual Tales of Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail® 2026 Tickets On Sale Now appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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See a Full List of the Spirited Awards® 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 8, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders Read more... The post See a Full List of the Spirited Awards® 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® U.S. 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 8, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the U.S. Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® U.S. 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® Canada 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees
Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® Canada 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 7, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® Canada 2026 Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 6, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Latin America & Caribbean Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 3, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Latin America & Caribbean Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Latin America & Caribbean Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Asia Pacific Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 2, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Asia Pacific Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Asia Pacific Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Watch Live: 2026 Spirited Awards Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees
Streaming Live from Accra, Ghana Monday, April 8, 20261 p.m. GMT8 a.m. CT Join Tales of the Cocktail Foundation for the 20th Annual Spirited Awards Live Stream for the Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees. The Spirited Awards is the most prestigious celebration in the global cocktail and spirits industry. This renowned Read more... The post Watch Live: 2026 Spirited Awards Middle East & Africa Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Europe Regional Top 10 Honorees
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 1, 2026)— Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Europe Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of The Cocktail Foundation Announces Spirited Awards® 2026 Europe Regional Top 10 Honorees appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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“Awards that Matter in the Marketplace” by Andrew Faulkner
These Medals aren’t just Given: They are Earned! Though the New Orleans Spirits Competition is proud to present medals, these awards are more than bling for the tasting room. They represent the respect of the industry. Their presentation at the world’s premiere cocktail event resonates through the bartending and spirits communities. Recognition at NOSC presents Read more... The post “Awards that Matter in the Marketplace” by Andrew Faulkner appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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El Mayor Tequila Partners with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to Host Multi-City Industry Events and Sponsor Local and National Cocktail Competitions
The award-winning tequila brand partners with a master mixologist to host Tales on Tour industry events and competitions ST. LOUIS (March 23, 2026) – El Mayor Tequila – the award-winning premium tequila from the Gonzalez family – has partnered with master mixologist and industry thought leader Tiffanie Barriere to support Tales on Tour industry events, Read more... The post El Mayor Tequila Partners with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to Host Multi-City Industry Events and Sponsor Local and National Cocktail Competitions appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .