Submission Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
24 & 25 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Blog Archives
Showing 9 posts. From 28 to 36 (from a total of 844 posts found).
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: 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: 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
Top Tips for Entering the London Spirits Competition – Straight from the Judges
Insider advice from master blenders, bar leaders, and buyers on how to impress the judges and succeed at the London Spirits Competition.
Interviews
Meet the Judges: Emma Walker, Master Blender at Diageo
A pioneering force in Scotch whisky blending, Emma Walker leads one of the industry’s most prestigious teams at Johnnie Walker and now judges the 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.
Interviews
Infinium Spirits’ Templeton Distillery Shines at 2025 London Spirits Competition
Backed by Infinium Spirits’ consumer-first vision, Templeton Distillery takes home major awards for its Rye portfolio—proving that heritage and innovation can go hand in hand
News
London Spirits Competition 2026 - Now Open for Registrations
London Spirits Competition opens up registration portal for its 9th edition to take place in 2026