San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), held in the United States, is the country's largest spirits competition dedicated to alcoholic beverages.
Known as one of the world's most prestigious competitions, it selects entries through blind tastings by a panel of judges comprising U.S. hotel and restaurant professionals, distribution buyers, journalists, and others. The competition features multiple categories within each division.

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) is a Japanese whisky and spirits competition organized by the Whisky Culture Institute.
The competition aims to evaluate whiskies and spirits from around the world using the knowledge and passion of Japanese whisky and spirits enthusiasts. It also aims to promote high-quality whiskies and spirits domestically and internationally.

The South Kyushu Sake & Shochu Awards are held annually to advance brewing techniques, improve the quality of commercially available alcoholic beverages, and promote the liquor industry through quality assessments.
It surveys "Sake" and "Honkaku shochu" produced in the region to guide future manufacturing. The committee also recognizes exceptional achievements with awards.