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11/12/2025

Sid Patel’s End-of-Year Checklist for Wine, Beer, and Spirits Brands

A Practical End-of-Year Playbook for Ambitious Beverage Alcohol Brands

Insights

07/11/2025

Why Brands Should Attend Sid Patel’s AI Sales Keynote — In-Person at IBWSS UK or Online

A step-by-step blueprint to build your AI-powered sales engine and scale distribution in 2026.

Insights

22/08/2025

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.

Insights

22/08/2025

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.

Insights

07/03/2025

Masters of the Blend: Celebrating Women Behind Iconic Spirits

Celebrating the women redefining whiskey, rum, and cognac blending with award-winning spirits

Insights

08/01/2025

How ALDI Australia Creates Award-Winning Liquor products

London Spirits Competition explores how Aldi creates award winning high quality liquor products with great prices.

Insights

13/12/2024

Master Distiller Allan Anderson Reveals How to Identify a Great Whisky

Allan Anderson, A master distiller, expert, and lover of single malt whisky on How to Identify a Great Whisky

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27/11/2024

The Rise and Rise of Mindful Drinking: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Take Center Stage

The demand for high-quality non-alcoholic beverages is expected to surge further in 2025, driven by consumer preferences for mindful drinking and innovative product offerings. 

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24/09/2024

Gin Trends for Bartenders in 2024-25: Insights from the 2024 London Spirits Competition

Exploring Global Innovations, Sustainability, and Flavor Trends in Gin: Key Insights from the 2024 London Spirits Competition