The Jury
Evaluated, in absolute confidence.
Pl. IV — The Tasting Line
All entries are evaluated blind.
The identities of the jury members remain confidential before judging.
After judging as well.
Composition
An international panel of sommeliers, distillers, chefs, food historians and a single botanist.
Method
Identical crystal. Identical pour. Identical temperature.
Confidentiality
Maintained, in perpetuity, by the Office of the Awards.