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Celebrating the Spirit of Agave – A World-Class Competition

The Tequila Mezcal Challenge is a premier international event honoring excellence in tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits. Hosted in Colorado by Wine Country Network, our competition assembles industry experts who conduct double-blind tastings across 60+ categories to evaluate authenticity, quality, and craftsmanship. Earning a medal at the TMC enhances your brand’s credibility and visibility in this rapidly growing market.

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The Spirit Behind the Challenge: Meet Wine Country Network

Wine Country Network, Inc. is the driving force behind the Tequila Mezcal Challenge. Founded in 2002 by Christopher and Darcy Davies, we’ve evolved into a respected multi-platform media and event company dedicated to wine, beer, spirits, food, and travel.

Originally established in New York and now based in Denver, Colorado, we’re known for our industry expertise and commitment to excellence. We publish Wine Country International® Magazine, which transitioned from print (2003-2012) to a fully digital format in 2013, now available through Issuu, the world’s leading digital publishing platform.

With decades of experience organizing prestigious competitions, our team brings unparalleled knowledge and passion to the celebration of agave spirits. We pride ourselves on creating fair, transparent judging processes and delivering valuable exposure for participating brands.

Tequila Mezcal Challenge Judges

Why Enter The Tequila Mezcal Challenge?

  • Industry Recognition – Gain credibility with a prestigious award.
  • Expert Evaluation – Judged by top professionals in the beverage industry.
  • Fair & Unbiased Scoring – Spirits are tasted double-blind for accuracy.
  • Price-Point Segmentation – Ensuring a level playing field for all entrants.
  • Media Exposure – Medal winners receive strong publicity through Wine Country Network.
  • Permanent Recognition – Winning spirits are listed in our results archive for continued visibility.
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Our Other Competitions

The Denver International Spirits Competition is organized by Wine Country Network, Inc., a multi-platform media and event company dedicated to wine, beer, spirits, food, and travel. Wine Country Network is also the organizer of other world-class beverage competitions, including:
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Denver International Wine Competition

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Denver International Beer Competition

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Drink Pink International Rosé Wine Competition

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North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition

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Denver International Spirits Competition

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meet the team

Our Leadership

Wine Country Network, Inc-Founders

Christopher J. Davies

Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder

Darcy R. Davies

President and Co-Founder

Tequila Mezcal CHALLENGE
NOW OPEN!

Showcase your tequila, mezcal, or agave spirit in one of the world’s top competitions. Get in front of expert judges, elevate your brand, and earn the recognition your craft deserves.

The 2025 Tequila Mezcal Challenge now Open!

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