About the SIP Awards
The SIP Awards provides a unique judging competition for spirit brands to gain exposure, feedback, and recognition from unbiased consumers. As the only blind tasting competition of its kind, the SIP Awards offer a fair platform for top brands to showcase their products to their most discerning audience.

The 2018 competition saw a new record of 783 spirit brand entries and 122 consumer judges. Each spirit across the various categories was graded on aroma, taste, and finish. 3 KILOS VODKA COCO GOLD was awarded the prestigious PLATINUM MEDAL in the category of BEST FLAVORED VODKA. Additionally, 3 KILOS VODKA was awarded the DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL for our signature patented gold bullion shaped bottle.

The SIP Awards takes a number of measures to ensure the objectivity of the consumer evaluation. First, all judges are screened to make sure they are not affiliated with spirit brands or the spirit industry. Additionally, the SIP Awards account for demographic diversity when selecting judges, as shown in our online infographic. Moreover, all spirits are served chilled and undiluted for blind tasting in a scientifically designed Neat Glass to enhance the tasting experience. Lastly, the SIP Awards uses a proprietary algorithm to gauge the judges’ palate consistency. Scores from judges with less palate variability are weighed heavier than those who have shown more palate fluctuations.