{"product_id":"2026-izzy-blind-judging","title":"2026 Izzy Blind Judging","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 5th annual Irish Whiskey Society America Awards are here. For the 2026 Izzys, we are excited to introduce two blind judging categories for the first time. Members have the opportunity to blind judge 3 samples in each category and choose their favorite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePrevious IWSA Awards or Izzys (iW-sA) have been entirely People's Choice style with favorites chosen among a list of nominees. For the uninitiated regarding the Izzy Awards, you can see results from prior years, read more, and\/or watch the event videos:     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrior Izzy Awards Nominees, Results, \u0026amp; Videos (2022-2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBefore we announce the 2026 Izzy categories and nominees, we are opening up the blind judging process. Members can order the Judging Package which includes 6 Irish Whiskeys (two sets of 3) to sample and choose your favorite from each set\/category. The categories will remain secret to avoid any potential bias; however,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO PEATED expressions are included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor the first time in Izzy history, we are including 3 nominees in a Sample set which are not available in the USA, but do share common traits that will be disclosed when the category is revealed during our Awards Event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUDGING RULES \u0026amp; PROCEDURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1) Members acquiring the Package agree to provide their choices by the deadline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2) DEADLINE is January 10th to submit choices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3) Members wil submit 1 chosen whiskey favorite from the 3 samples in each category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e4) IWSA is looking for 30 Judges to participate to ensure enough category 'votes'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e5) Members agree to keep their votes and\/or whiskey identity guesses private\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHave some fun and be a judge. Grab your samples and get to choosing your Favorites. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e**LIMITED TO 1 PER MEMBER**\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlso, remember to make your other choices once the ballot with full list of categories and nominees is released in December.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Irish Whiskey USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67642379993256,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0471\/0108\/3816\/files\/BlindJudging2026Izzys.png?v=1791748044","url":"https:\/\/irishwhiskeyusa.com\/products\/2026-izzy-blind-judging","provider":"Irish Whiskey USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}