Early Deadline
30 November 2026
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2027
Winners Announced
22 April 2027
LSC blog
Interviews
Discovering the Art of Japanese Mixology with Gento Torigata
Gento Torigata, a bartender from the Kwānt Bar On Japanese mixology.
In this video, Ankita Okate, Cheif Growth Officer at Beverage Trade Network, chats with Gento Torigata, a bartender from the Kwānt Bar, to learn about Japanese mixology and the unique spirits he sources from different regions to create his cocktails.
Gento shares his insights on the history and culture of Japanese cocktails and how he incorporates traditional ingredients and style into his creations. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just curious about Japanese mixology, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in mixology and the art of creating delicious drinks.
What’s New at the 2027 London Spirits Competition?
The 2027 London Spirits Competition gives every entrant greater feedback, transparency and valuable commercial insight. Entrants will receive an expanded score breakdown, constructive feedback on how to improve their spirits, guidance on how to market and sell them, the names of the judges who tasted their entries, final feedback from the Head Judge and a Buyer Market Intelligence Report.
Enter your spirits in the 10th edition of the London Spirits Competition.
