Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2027
Winners Announced
22 April 2027
Blog Archives
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Producer Profiles
Spirit of the Year, Australia 2025—Now Available for UK Distribution
With the UK market evolving and premium gin continuing to hold strong, now is the time to bring this award-winning spirit to discerning consumers
Interviews
Breaking Barriers: How SG Worldwide Built a Premium Market for Indian Spirits in the U.S.
A story that began with a bottle of Magic Moments Vodka, a longing to reconnect with his roots and Bobby Garg’s bold mission to create space for Indian spirits in the U.S. market
Producer Profiles
Land of Plums Distillery Gives Plum Spirits a Bold New Identity
From orchard to bottle, Land of Plums Distillery turns Romania’s most celebrated fruit into refined, premium spirits, through their Gentlemen’s Collection
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Matteo Aristei, Assistant Bar Manager at Coq d’Argent
Matteo Aristei brings passion and precision to London’s cocktail scene as Assistant Bar Manager at Coq d’Argent.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Craig Wallace, Master Blender, Global Whisky Portfolio – Diageo
Master Blender for Diageo’s global whisky portfolio, Craig Wallace brings nearly 30 years of blending expertise.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Billy Leighton, Master Blender Emeritus – Irish Distillers Midleton Distillery
With over four decades in Irish whiskey, Billy Leighton is one of the most respected blenders in the world.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Oscar Angeloni, Bar Manager at The Connaught Bar
Meet Oscar Angeloni, Bar Manager at the world-famous Connaught Bar, and judge at the 2026 London Spirits Competition.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Michele Lombardi, Head of Bars at Four Seasons London Tower Bridge
Meet Michele Lombardi, Head of Bars at Four Seasons London Tower Bridge and judge at the 2026 London Spirits Competition
Insights
Meet the Judges: Marco Grisafi, Head of Bars
From small-town beginnings in Italy to leading some of London’s most innovative bar programs, Marco Grisafi has built a career defined by creativity, resilience, and passion for hospitality.