The first and only professional strong alcohol tasting competition in Eastern Europe
We present the first and only professional strong alcohol tasting competition in Eastern Europe. It is born and begins in Ukraine – a land of strong spirits and resilient people.
Medals EAST EUROPEAN SPIRITS COMPETITION
The EESC medal is not only a testament to the manufacturer’s diligent work, but also a widely recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Our medals are valuable sales tools that can attract the attention of the press, industry experts, and consumers. In a saturated market, the fact of receiving an EESC medal sets you apart from competitors and provides the opportunity for further promotion and positioning of your product among consumers.
EAST EUROPEAN SPIRITS COMPETITION
Our judges
The judges of the competition are international tasters from all sectors: oenologists, technologists, sommeliers, restaurateurs, knowledgeable consumers and opinion leaders, many of whom are renowned experts with years of experience in the industry.
Chairman of the jury Ivan Bachurin
Head and chairman of the Tasting Committee. Best Sommelier of Ukraine in 2009, Moet-Hennessy Ambassador in the post-Soviet space since 2016, winner of Wine Trophy Ukraine 2014, President of the Ukrainian Sommelier Association.
Partners of the Contest
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Friends and Partners of the Contest. Without you, this Event would not have been possible
Competition judge Timur Dorofeyev
Timur is a legend of the Kyiv bar movement. Moreover, he is one of its founders. It’s safe to say that Timur Dorofeev shapes the bar scene not only in Kyiv, but in Ukraine as a whole.He knows everything about strong alcohol. No, not so… He knows everything about alcohol. Wrong again… He just knows […]
Competition judge Oleksii Gizhko
Sommelier since 2004. Has sommelier’s experience in Kyiv restaurants and 4 years in5*Hotel InterContinental Kyiv.Worked with chefs from Ukraine, France, Italy, Greece, Holland, Romania, Columbia and India.Have experience with French, Italian, Mediterranean, fish and seafood cuisine.Now: Senior Sommelier METRO Cash&Carry Ukraine from 2015.Wine education:Local wine school “Master-Class” (2004),WSET (Wine&Spirits Education Trust) Level 2 (2011, London).WSET […]
Competition judge Yurii Hlushko
Winner of the “Best Sommelier of Ukraine” competition in 2007.Jury member of numerous wine festivals and competitions.Member of the Association of Sommeliers of Ukraine.Permanent member of the jury of the “Best Sommelier of Ukraine” competition.Member of the jury of the ambassador wine competition in 2022 and 2023.Permanent member of the jury of the annual competition […]
