The Road to Jerez invites bartenders across the United States to showcase their creativity, craftsmanship, and understanding of Rieger Kansas City Whiskey. Please complete all required fields and ensure your cocktail photo and recipe reflect your best work.
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Your entry must be an original creation.
Submission window for entries closes on January 31st.
WHAT YOU COULD WIN
REGIONAL
SEMI-FINALS
Six semi-final events will take place across the United States. Competitors will prepare their cocktails live for the judging panel.
DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE
Finalists will travel to Kansas City for a behind-the-scenes experience at the historic J. Rieger & Co. distillery.
NATIONAL
FINALS
Regional winners advance to the national finals held during Bar Convent Brooklyn, one of the country’s most prestigious industry gatherings.
GRAND
PRIZE
One winner will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Jerez de la Frontera with:
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Ryan Maybee, Co-Founder
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Nathan Perry, Master Distiller
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Steve Olson, Global Educator
REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL CITIES
Finalists from each region move on to Bar Convent Brooklyn for the national competition.​
Los Angeles 04/13/26 | Kansas City 03/23/26 | Chicago 04/06/26
Orlando 03/30/26 | Washington D.C 03/30/26