The New Product Awards recognise outstanding spirits launched within the past 24 months, celebrating innovation, quality and commercial relevance across the global drinks industry.

Designed specifically for new liquid launches, brand extensions, finishes and flavour developments, the Awards highlight products shaping the future of their category. All eligible entries are submitted directly through the Global Drinks Awards system, simply select the New Product Awards option during entry. There is no separate form or additional process.

Why Enter The New Product Awards?

The New Product Awards give producers a unique opportunity to showcase innovation where it matters most: in front of experienced international trade judges.

Entering provides:

Dedicated recognition for innovation

spotlighting new launches, not just established brands

Blind assessment by global trade experts

Ensuring credibility and real-world relevance

Transparent scoring and structured evaluation

Cclear, defensible results

Enhanced editorial and digital across Global Drinks Intel platforms

To ensure visibility to key buyers

Benchmarking against global competition

Understand how your new product performs in context

Enter Once. Gain Broader Recognition. 

By entering the Global Drinks Awards and selecting the New Product Awards option, new launches are evaluated twice: once within their primary spirits category, and again specifically for innovation. This maximises exposure, insight and industry credibility, all through one streamlined entry.