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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Interviews
The Cocktail Has to Earn Its Place: Marcello Cauda on Creativity and Service
The Berkeley’s Head of Bars on cocktail creativity, guest expectations, commercial reality and consistency
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Interviews
Building a Bar That Works Beyond the Concept
Davide Sinibaldi on pre-opening pressure, cocktail menus, luxury hospitality and guest experience
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Interviews
Bring the Fun Back: Emilia Wrelton on Hospitality, Learning and What Guests Actually Want
Emilia Wrelton on drinks education, hospitality culture and the importance of personality behind the bar
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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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