Submission Deadline
28 February 2026
Judging
Date
24 & 25 March 2026
Winners Announcement
22 April 2026
Archive for Insights
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Impact of Distillery Tours on Sales And How to Leverage Them in Modern Spirits Marketing
Why opening the distillery door has become one of the spirits industry’s most powerful tools
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The Evolution of Soju: From Korea’s National Drink to a Global Sensation
How flavor innovation, moderation, and private-label expertise are reshaping soju’s international future