Beverage Testing Institute

We are excited to announce our participation in the IgniteIt Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference by and invite you to join us on June 14th-16th in Chicago at the iconic Marriott Magnificent Mile!

We’d love to connect with you there where you can also network with the biggest names in the cannabis industry, uncover new opportunities, and make deals that will shape the future of cannabis. Featuring live company presentations, expert panels, and unrivaled networking, this is the must-attend event for cannabis executives and entrepreneurs. Don’t miss it!

If you are a BevTest client or follow us, please use this discounted link: https://events.igniteit.com/cannabis-capital-2026/register?code=BEVTEST20

Look forward to seeing you!

Another great Chicago Rum Fest this past weekend and a great showcase for fine rums, including our sneak preview table highlighting 2026 World Spirit Championships winners. Thanks to Federico Hernandez and his team for putting on a great show that educated as well as delighted the senses.

Our full rum results will be published on tastings.com May 15th.

Just launched our 2026 review calendars. Read the press release on why now is the time to up your marketing game and get reviews and reach for your adult beverage , , and brands.

Beverage Testing Institute Provides Drinks Industry Insights and Solutions for Adult Beverage Brands to Leverage for Success With the Launch of Their 2026 Beverage Competition and Review Calendar /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol brands in the US have the substantial logistical hurdles and costs of the three-tier distribution system and compliance and regulations...

We’re excited to announce our participation in the Cannabis Capital Conference and thrilled to invite you to join us on June 8th-10th in Chicago at the iconic Marriott Magnificent Mile!

We will be announcing the top winners of our new H**p Beverage Championships on Monday June 9th, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM and sharing some insights on the h**p beverage category from our BevTest panels of drinks trade experts. We would love to connect with you there on Monday.

At the 3-day show, you can network with the biggest names in the cannabis industry, uncover new opportunities, and make deals that will shape the future of cannabis. Featuring live company presentations, expert panels, and unrivaled networking, this is the must-attend event for cannabis executives and entrepreneurs. Don’t miss it!

Lock in your discounted ticket with our BevTest promo code here: https://benzinga.swoogo.com/cannabis-conference/register?code=BTI20
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Can’t wait to see you at the show!

BevTest tasting day - blind botanical sensory identification exercise as we ‘tune our instruments’ for blind tasting/judging/writing for our 2025 World Spirits Championships.

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that Washington State is the second largest wine producer in the US?

That’s right. They produce more than 17 million cases of wine each year, and we’re giving you the rundown on exactly where you should visit and which brands you should choose.

Check out our guide to Washington wines on The Slurp.

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I've been exploring the cannabis space, to see how my company, Beverage Testing Institute, could provide the same authoritative, science-based review, marketing, and consulting services for h**p beverage brands that we been providing the bev-alc industry for 44 years. This year's WSWA in Las Vegas was a revelation that h**p beverages are on the rise, literally going from no booths in 2023 and then—post the announcement of WSWA's pro-cannabis through the 3-tier regulatory system position—to an impressive 30 brand booths on the show floor.

There I met folks from the H**p Beverage Alliance, who connected me to Benzinga, the financial publisher that is leading coverage of the nascent cannabis industry. In conversations with them we realized that we are aligned with the BevTest mission of growing the drinks industry, one brand at a time, and in this case the h**p drinks industry.

I’m looking forward to attending at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood, FL, on April 16-17, and wanted to share a few reasons why you should consider going:

Unparalleled Networking
Benzinga already has more than 100 CEOs confirmed and has a reputation for bringing together the most important players in the h**p industry.

Relevant, Timely Agenda
The agenda couldn't be more timely, touching on topics like the momentum around federal rescheduling, the state of cannabis finance, and how cannabis brands can tell their stories effectively.
(I'm particularly interested in the stories of new h**p beverage brands and their developmental and marketing needs)

And...I Can Get You a Discount
Benzinga has been great about making their events both efficient and affordable, and if you use the discount code "Jerald20" at this link you’ll get 20% off: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-spring-2024-tickets-708023295737?aff=jerald20

Hope to see you there, as they say, it should be fire!

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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is returning on April 16-17, 2024. Join us at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, pros and celebrate the innovators in the cannabis space.

The 2024 Rum competition is coming up! Stay tuned for the results.

We’re over the moon to share that Plantation Rum has won not one, or two but SIX gold medals at the prestigious Beverage Testing Institute 2023! 🏅🏆

Yes, you read that right. Our Plantation 3 Stars, Plantation Original Dark, Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple, Plantation Isle of Fiji, Plantation XO 20th Anniversary, and Plantation 5 years have all been crowned with the top Gold honor. 🥇🥇🥇

The BTI's comprehensive methodology and reputation as the most trusted source for alcohol beverage product testing and reviews globally make this recognition all the more meaningful. We are grateful for this recognition and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do ✨

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company Wins Five Medals at 2024 World Beer Championships - Breweries In PA Wallenpaupack Brewing Company was awarded five medals — four golds and a silver — in the 2024 World Beer Championships.