Mansinthe

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is the first comprehensive, international spirits judging ever held in the United States on an annual basis. Founded in 2000 by directors of the San Francisco International Wine Competition, Anthony Dias Blue of Patterson’s the Tasting Panel Magazine, and Carol Seibert. Along with Director of Judging, F. Paul Pacult, writer/journalist of The Spirit Journal, they have established an unparalleled reputation for the competition and its principles, since its inception eight years ago. This year 847 spirits were submitted and evaluated, and six out of the seven continents (only Antarctica was missing) were represented, making this a globally influential spirits competition. This year will be the first for judging absinthes from around the globe. All eyes will be on this, the most prestigious professional tasting event held in North America.