Launched in 2025 and sponsored by Super Liquor, the Super Spirits Awards were created to shine a spotlight on the best-tasting gins, whiskies, rums, and tequilas available in New Zealand — all priced under $150. It's a celebration of everyday spirits for everyday Kiwis, judged across simple, accessible categories to uncover the real crowd-pleasers on the shelf.
The categories for entry are:
Whisky
• Single Malt 12YO & Under
• No age Blended Scotch Whisky
• International - Japan/Canada/Australia/Ireland/NZ
• Bourbon
Rum
• 1-4 Years
• 5+ Years
• Spiced Rum
• White Rum
Tequila
• Mezcal
• Tequila Resposado
• Tequila Anejo
• Tequila Blanco
Gin
• Classic Dry
• Flavoured
• Contemporary
Entry fees;
- $65.00 + GST for one entry - $55.00 per entry + GST for more than one
Please email competitions@superliquor.co.nz & ahian@superliquor.co.nz for more informatino on entering
Closing date for all submissions is Friday 29th of May 2026.
Judging will take place on the 8th - 12th of June.
