Submission Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
24 & 25 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Blog Archives
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News
International London Spirits Competition 2026 Results Announced
No.3 Gin Clinches “Spirit of the Year” along with a Double Gold medal at the 2026 London Spirits Competition
Insights
From Field to Bottle: How Croatian Botanicals Are Challenging the EU Spirits Shelf
For distributors who've built portfolios on British gin and French liqueurs, a small distillery in Vrgorac is making a quiet but compelling argument
Spirits Reviews
From Australia to the UK: Why Saint Juniper Gins Deserve a Place on Your Portfolio
As UK gin consumers turn back to substance over spectacle, an Australian distiller arrives with exactly what they're looking for
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
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
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
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
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
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