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Discover our unique approach to uncover quality.
Evaluation Process
Monde Selection is dedicated to providing the most impartial and independent evaluation. Each product’s quality is assessed by a panel of independent, renowned experts using a precise methodology and criteria.
The evaluation goes beyond regular tastings. Before the assessment, each product’s information is thoroughly analyzed and presented to the jury based on its specific claims. The Spirits & Liqueurs jury also takes the time to share knowledge and experiences while carefully evaluating each product individually.
Evaluation sessions span over four months, with each sample being assessed on its own merit without comparison to others.
Quality Labels
The Awards that will show your consumers you care about quality
Grand Gold recognition means that your final result from our panel of experts received a score between 90% and 100%. The Gold Medal represents a score between 80% and 89%, and the Nominee distinction is for products that score between 70% and 79%.
In-Depth Quality Evaluation
Visual Aspect
The product presentation, colour, lightness, clarity, transparency, etc.
Taste
The typicity, harmony, complexity, aromas, bitterness, sweetness, acidity, etc.
Odour
The bouquet (set of olfactory notes), cleanliness, intensity, duration & development, complexity, harmony, odours, off-notes, finesse, etc.
Packaging
The design of the packaging and label information, the protection of the product, the materials used, the ease of use, etc.
Global Judgement
The jury’s overall impression and any comments or observations they found necessary to communicate to the producer.
Organoleptic criteria
The evaluation procedure primarily relies on sensory analysis. Before each tasting session, experts receive a technical sheet detailing the product’s geographic origin, ingredients, alcohol content, production methods, and other relevant information to accurately assess the product’s intrinsic quality and distinctive features.
Packaging is also considered during the evaluation, with attention to the information it provides and its user-friendliness.
The Spirits Experts
Monde Selection’s Spirits & Liqueurs jury comprises internationally recognized oenologists, master sommeliers, oenology professors, chemical engineers, and specialized press columnists. Each expert is carefully selected for their skills and integrity.
The jury members are specialists in one or more spirits or liqueurs, such as aguardiente, cognac, gin, kaoliang, makgeolli, rum, sake, vodka, whisky, and more.
Quality Awards
The Awards that will show your consumers you care about quality
Benefits
Displaying a Monde Selection Award on your packaging sends a strong message to consumers: it confirms that your product has been tasted, tested, and approved by an independent panel of experts.
Each awarded product enjoys guaranteed visibility, with the Monde Selection label available for use on packaging and in advertising campaigns for three years, without any additional licensing costs.
Professional independent quality evaluation
Diploma, award and invitation to the ceremony
3 years license to use Quality Award label
Awarded Products in 2024
The numerous companies and producers that submit their products to our jury year after year testifies to the seriousness and efficiency of our awards, as well as to the loyalty and satisfaction of our applicants.
Monde Selection distinguishes itself by being one of the only Quality Institute in the World to offer a global quality evaluation of Spirits & Liqueurs. A panel of independent experts take the time to analyse each product individually on a set of up to 30 parameters that cover sensory and scientific aspects of importance to consumers.
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