Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2027
Winners Announced
22 April 2027
LSC blog
Insights
How London Spirits Competition Judging Really Happens: Quality, Value and Packaging Explained
An inside look at the complete judging process—from the blind Quality tasting and Value assessment to the hands-on Packaging review, score calculation, and feedback provided to entrants.
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Insights
The Cocktails Dominating London Bars This Summer
By London's Leading Mixologist, Harp Mann
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Interviews
How to Get Your Spirits Listed by a Major Online Retailer
Ocado Spirits Buying Manager Francesca Parker-Partridge on pitching, digital discoverability, innovation and commercial readiness.
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Insights
How Judges Assess Packaging at the London Spirits Competition
This article explains when a spirit’s complete package is revealed, how judges physically and commercially assess it, how the packaging score is calculated, and how it contributes to the spirit’s overall final score.
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Insights
How Judges Assess Quality at the London Spirits Competition
An inside look at blind tasting, what judges assess, how the quality score is calculated and the constructive feedback every entrant receives.
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Insights
How Judges Assess Value at the London Spirits Competition
This article explains how the value score is assessed, what judges consider when evaluating value and how the value score contributes to a spirit’s overall final score at the London Spirits Competition.
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News
London Spirits Competition Unveils World-Class Judges for Landmark 10th Edition
The 10th edition brings together leading spirits buyers, master blenders, bar directors and hospitality professionals shaping today’s global drinks market.
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Interviews
Craig Wallace: What It Takes to Create Award-Winning Whisky
Behind great whisky lies extraordinary consistency.
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