Submission Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
24 & 25 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
LSC blog
Insights
Can Winning an Award Actually Help Your Spirits Brand Get Distribution?
Awards won't guarantee a distribution deal, but when used strategically, they can open doors that cold pitches rarely do
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Insights
How Spirits Brands Use Awards to Sell More Bottles
Spirits brands don't just enter awards for the trophy, instead they use recognition as a calculated sales and marketing tool
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Insights
The London Spirits Competition: What It Is and How Producers Can Enter
Built around how buyers actually evaluate spirits, the London Spirits Competition offers producers trade-relevant recognition with real commercial weight
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Insights
How to Choose the Right Spirits Competition for Your Distillery
Not all awards carry the same weight. Here's what separates the competitions worth entering from the ones worth skipping
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Insights
What It Takes to Win at the London Spirits Competition
From whisky to ready-to-drink, here's how spirits are judged, what medals mean, and why the results matter to the trade
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Insights
Breaking Into the UK: A Spirits Producer's Guide to Buyers and Distribution
The UK is one of the world's great drinks markets — but getting your product on shelves requires knowing exactly how it works
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News
London Spirits Competition Invites UK Importers to Compete for Importer of the Year 2026
A distinction recognising portfolio strength, commercial discipline, and sustained performance within the UK spirits trade.
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Interviews
How Digital Platforms Are Redefining Gin Quality
Moving Beyond a Single Tasting to Shared, Real-World Experience
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