Slavic Spirits Competition
Regulations
1. Two Competitions in One
Continuous Rating Competition – runs all year.
Gold Medal (8.5/10 or higher)
Silver Medal (7.5/10 or higher)
Bronze Medal (6.5/10 or higher)
Unlimited brands may enter at any time.
Annual Category Competition – held max once
a year.
Only 3 winners per category:
Amber Medal (1st place)
Dimond Medal (2st place)
Agate Medal (3st place)
1. Two Competitions in One
Continuous Rating Competition – runs all year.
Gold Medal (8.5/10 or higher)
Silver Medal (7.5/10 or higher)
Bronze Medal (6.5/10 or higher)
Unlimited brands may enter at any time.
Annual Category Competition – held max once
a year.
Only 3 winners per category:
Amber Medal (1st place)
Dimond Medal (2st place)
Agate Medal (3st place)
Continuous Rating Competition – runs all year.
Gold Medal (8.5/10 or higher)
Silver Medal (7.5/10 or higher)
Bronze Medal (6.5/10 or higher)
Unlimited brands may enter at any time.
Annual Category Competition – held max once
a year.
Only 3 winners per category:
Amber Medal (1st place)
Dimond Medal (2st place)
Agate Medal (3st place)
Slavic Spirits Competition – Quick Guide
Welcome to the Slavic Spirits Competition!
Here’s what you need to know in simple terms:
Slavic Spirits Competition – Quick Guide
Welcome to the Slavic Spirits Competition!
Here’s what you need to know in simple terms:
Here’s what you need to know in simple terms:
2. Who Can Enter?
Anyone (individual or company) can submit a beverage.
If the applicant is not the brand owner, both the applicant and the brand owner will receive the results.
3. How to Submit
By email: office@slavicspirits.eu
By post: 94-011 Łódź, ul. Wileńska 44a lok. 28, Poland
The Organizer may refuse a sample without explanation.
4. Evaluation Process
Judges are appointed by the Organizer.
Judges cannot own or represent the products they evaluate.
Judges taste blind (samples are coded, brand and origin hidden).
Results are shared with both applicant and brand owner.
2. Who Can Enter?
Anyone (individual or company) can submit a beverage.
If the applicant is not the brand owner, both the applicant and the brand owner will receive the results.
3. How to Submit
By email: office@slavicspirits.eu
By post: 94-011 Łódź, ul. Wileńska 44a lok. 28, Poland
The Organizer may refuse a sample without explanation.
4. Evaluation Process
Judges are appointed by the Organizer.
Judges cannot own or represent the products they evaluate.
Judges taste blind (samples are coded, brand and origin hidden).
Results are shared with both applicant and brand owner.
Anyone (individual or company) can submit a beverage.
If the applicant is not the brand owner, both the applicant and the brand owner will receive the results.
By email: office@slavicspirits.eu
By post: 94-011 Łódź, ul. Wileńska 44a lok. 28, Poland
The Organizer may refuse a sample without explanation.
Judges are appointed by the Organizer.
Judges cannot own or represent the products they evaluate.
Judges taste blind (samples are coded, brand and origin hidden).
Results are shared with both applicant and brand owner.
5. Data & Privacy (GDPR)
Personal data is used only for running the competition.
Data is stored securely and not shared beyond what’s necessary (e.g., courier, accounting).
Participants have GDPR rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.).
Complaints may be filed with the relevant national Data Protection Authority.
6. Final Notes
By submitting, you accept the rules.
The Organizer may update the rules at any time.
Decisions of the Organizer are final.
5. Data & Privacy (GDPR)
Personal data is used only for running the competition.
Data is stored securely and not shared beyond what’s necessary (e.g., courier, accounting).
Participants have GDPR rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.).
Complaints may be filed with the relevant national Data Protection Authority.
6. Final Notes
By submitting, you accept the rules.
The Organizer may update the rules at any time.
Decisions of the Organizer are final.
Personal data is used only for running the competition.
Data is stored securely and not shared beyond what’s necessary (e.g., courier, accounting).
Participants have GDPR rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.).
Complaints may be filed with the relevant national Data Protection Authority.
By submitting, you accept the rules.
The Organizer may update the rules at any time.
Decisions of the Organizer are final.
Competition Rules – Slavic Spirits Competition
1. General Provisions
1.1. The organizer of the competition is Slavic Spirits Sp. z o.o. (hereinafter: the "Organizer").
1.2. The purpose of the competition is to evaluate alcoholic beverages and to award medals for their quality.
1.3. The Continuous Rating Competition is held throughout the year.
1.4. The Annual Category Competition is held no more than once per year.
2. Participation and Submissions
2.1. Any individual or entity may submit a beverage for evaluation.
2.2. If the applicant is not the brand owner, both the applicant and the brand owner will be informed of the evaluation results.
2.3. Samples may be submitted via:
e-mail application to: office@slavicspirits.eu
or by post to: 94-011 Łódź, ul. Wileńska 44a lok. 28, Poland.
2.4. The Organizer reserves the right to refuse acceptance of a sample for evaluation without providing a reason.
3. Evaluation Process
3.1. Beverages are evaluated by a judging panel appointed exclusively by the Organizer.
3.2. Judges may not be owners, co-owners, or representatives of the product being evaluated.
3.3. The Organizer may invite external individuals to join the jury. Interested persons may apply to become judges, but the final decision rests solely with the Organizer.
3.4. Results are published individually for each evaluated product and communicated both to the applicant and to the brand owner.
3.5. Judges evaluate samples anonymously, without knowledge of their brand or origin, using numbered sample bottles.
4. Awards and Medals
4.1. Continuous Rating Competition
4.1.1. In the continuous system, the following medals are awarded at any time during the year:
Gold Medal – for products achieving an outstanding average score of 8.5/10 or higher;
Silver Medal – for products achieving an excellent average score of 7.5/10;
Bronze Medal – for products achieving a commendable average score of 6.5/10.
4.1.2. An unlimited number of brands may be submitted and evaluated within the continuous system.
4.2. Annual Category Competition
4.2.1. In the category-based competition (held once per year), no more than three medalists per category may be awarded annually.
4.2.2. The following medals are awarded:
Amber Medal – 1st place
Diamond Medal – 2nd place
Agate Medal – 3rd place
5. Final Provisions
5.1. The Organizer reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
5.2. Submission of a beverage constitutes full acceptance of these rules.
5.3. Any matters not regulated herein are subject to the sole decision of the Organizer.
6. Personal Data Protection (GDPR)
6.1. The data controller of participants’ personal data is Slavic Spirits (hereinafter: the "Controller").
6.2. Personal data will be processed for the purposes of:
conducting the competition, including receiving submissions, communicating with participants, and providing results,
fulfilling legal obligations imposed on the Organizer (e.g., tax obligations),
pursuing or defending against claims related to the competition.
6.3. The legal bases for processing are:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract – participation in the competition),
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligations of the Organizer),
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller – e.g., protection against claims).
6.4. Personal data may be transferred to entities cooperating with the Organizer to the extent necessary to conduct the competition (e.g., courier services, accounting).
6.5. Personal data will be stored for the period necessary to conduct the competition and subsequently for the period required by tax and civil law.
6.6. Participants have the right to:
access their data,
rectify their data,
request erasure or restriction of processing,
object to processing,
data portability,
lodge a complaint with the relevant national Data Protection Authority.
6.7. Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary to participate in the competition.
6.8. Personal data will not be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.
1.2. The purpose of the competition is to evaluate alcoholic beverages and to award medals for their quality.
1.3. The Continuous Rating Competition is held throughout the year.
1.4. The Annual Category Competition is held no more than once per year.
2.2. If the applicant is not the brand owner, both the applicant and the brand owner will be informed of the evaluation results.
2.3. Samples may be submitted via:
e-mail application to: office@slavicspirits.eu
or by post to: 94-011 Łódź, ul. Wileńska 44a lok. 28, Poland.
2.4. The Organizer reserves the right to refuse acceptance of a sample for evaluation without providing a reason.
3.2. Judges may not be owners, co-owners, or representatives of the product being evaluated.
3.3. The Organizer may invite external individuals to join the jury. Interested persons may apply to become judges, but the final decision rests solely with the Organizer.
3.4. Results are published individually for each evaluated product and communicated both to the applicant and to the brand owner.
3.5. Judges evaluate samples anonymously, without knowledge of their brand or origin, using numbered sample bottles.
Gold Medal – for products achieving an outstanding average score of 8.5/10 or higher;
Silver Medal – for products achieving an excellent average score of 7.5/10;
Bronze Medal – for products achieving a commendable average score of 6.5/10.
4.2.2. The following medals are awarded:
Amber Medal – 1st place
Diamond Medal – 2nd place
Agate Medal – 3rd place
5.2. Submission of a beverage constitutes full acceptance of these rules.
5.3. Any matters not regulated herein are subject to the sole decision of the Organizer.
6.2. Personal data will be processed for the purposes of:
conducting the competition, including receiving submissions, communicating with participants, and providing results,
fulfilling legal obligations imposed on the Organizer (e.g., tax obligations),
pursuing or defending against claims related to the competition.
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract – participation in the competition),
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligations of the Organizer),
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the Controller – e.g., protection against claims).
6.5. Personal data will be stored for the period necessary to conduct the competition and subsequently for the period required by tax and civil law.
6.6. Participants have the right to:
access their data,
rectify their data,
request erasure or restriction of processing,
object to processing,
data portability,
lodge a complaint with the relevant national Data Protection Authority.