{"id":26019,"date":"2026-07-17T11:46:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterdistillers.net\/docs\/juror-apply\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:46:03","slug":"juror-apply","status":"publish","type":"md_doc","link":"https:\/\/masterdistillers.net\/fr\/docs\/trade-awards\/juror-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade Awards \u2014 Juror application guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply to join the Master Distillers Trade Awards jury (Tequila Edition 2027). This is a <strong>blind sensory evaluation<\/strong> by working hospitality professionals \u2014 not a popularity contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Working bartenders, head bartenders, bar managers, or directors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brick-and-mortar venue in a DDD-served European market (kits ship to venues only \u2014 <strong>no residential addresses<\/strong>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limited bench (about 200 seats across Europe)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterdistillers.net\/trade-awards\/juror-apply\/\">Apply for a jury seat<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complete the form: name, email, mobile, venue address, role, social profile, agave SKUs you stock, house margarita price, venue type, sales split.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Submit. You will land on a thank-you page outlining next steps.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply URL:<\/strong> https:\/\/masterdistillers.net\/trade-awards\/juror-apply\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Review<\/strong> \u2014 Staff check your venue and social credentials. Status stays *pending* until then.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Verified<\/strong> \u2014 If approved, you receive onboarding email and access to the <strong>TutorLMS juror calibration<\/strong> course (four modules + compliance quiz).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ready to ship<\/strong> \u2014 Pass the quiz at <strong>100%<\/strong>. Only then can sample kits leave the warehouse.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kit arrives<\/strong> \u2014 Blind sample bottles with QR codes, shipped to your <strong>venue<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Score<\/strong> \u2014 Scan each bottle QR (opens `\/scorecard\/?u=\u2026` on your phone). Score aroma, palate, finish, and balance; write tasting notes (at least 120 characters); grant commercial use rights for notes\/video.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Timeline<\/strong> \u2014 About <strong>21 days<\/strong> after delivery to complete scoring. Reminders at day 7 \/ 14 \/ 18; non-completion can lead to removal from the public jury roster.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep the tasting blind \u2014 do not research the liquid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reset palate between samples as taught in Module 1.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Notes must be substantive (minimum 120 characters).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Optional video clips should follow the UGC lighting\/framing guidance in Module 3.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When results are published, the <strong>same QR codes<\/strong> switch from the scorecard form to a personal reveal: product identity, medal tier (if any), and how your score compared to the field average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distillery expedition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standout scoring and content contribution can make you eligible for masterclass expeditions to winning production houses in Mexico. Details are shared with certified jurors who complete the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Master Distillers support with the email you used on the application. Do not share sample unit codes publicly \u2014 each code unlocks a scorecard for that bottle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to join the Master Distillers Trade Awards jury (Tequila Edition 2027). This is a blind sensory evaluation by working hospitality professionals \u2014 not a popularity contest. 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