Oxford, Ohio(January 2) – Registration for the 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship is officially open. Licensed distilleries are invited to register their entries by February 25, 2025. All submissions must arrive in Oxford, Ohio, between February 17th and March 7th, 2025. The medal winners and the Grand National Champion will be revealed on April 2, 2025.

About the Competition
The U.S. Open collaborates with the Niagara College Teaching Distillery for the final round of judging. This round is conducted by Niagara College instructors, distillers, and industry experts from the region. The competition is blind, ensuring judges evaluate entries without knowing the brand or distillery. Preliminary judging will occur at the U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, while the final round will be in Buffalo, New York.

Call for Entries
Entry Limit: Distilleries can submit up to 10 whiskies & spirits.
Entry Fee: $75 per whiskey or spirit.
Top Ten Eligibility: To qualify for the Top Ten Distilleries list, a distillery must submit at least four entries.
Registration: Click here to register your entries.

Awards and Recognition
This year’s competition features over 30 categories. Winners will receive medals shaped like Whiskey Barrel Lids for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The Top 10 Distilleries will also be highlighted on USWhiskeyReport.com. Additionally, the judges will award the prestigious Grand National Champion’s Cup, based on a point system for all entries.

Prepare your finest spirits for a chance to earn top honors in the 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship!