The London Spirits Competition 2025 is your chance to showcase your spirits to the most influentialbeverage professionals in the industry. But time is running out—registration closes on 28th February 2025, so don't miss the opportunity to secure your place! This prestigious competition stands out for its consumer-driven judging process, recognising spirits that not only demonstrate top-quality craftsmanship but also offer exceptional value for money and standout design.

The 2025 London Spirits Competition judges line up is the best in class and this year's lineup features a distinguished group of industry experts including importers, press, master distillers along with the top bar managers and hospitality professionals. Here are the judges for 2025:

Andrew de Lavis-Trafford: Head of Buying Spirits, Beers & Softs at Enotria Winecellars Ltd, UK

Andy Loudon: Director of Bars at Scarfes Bar, Rosewood London

Giannis Apostolopoulos: Head of Bars for Amazónico Restaurants, UK

Romeo Bucciarelli: Bar Supervisor at Scarfes Bar, Rosewood Hotel

Stevie Burton: Senior Bartender at Nine Lives Bar

Claudia Carrozzi: Head of Beverage at Cunard and UKBG President

Oscar Angeloni: Bar Manager at The Connaught

Marcello Cauda: Bars Manager at The Berkeley Hotel, Maybourne Group, London

Marco Grisa: Head of Bars at Dover Yard, London

Minas Kotoulas: Group Head of Bars, The Wolseley Hospitality Group

Nick Larsson-Bell: Senior Spirits and Beer Buyer at Harvey Nichols

Michele Lombardi: Head Mixologist at Four Seasons Park Lane

Cristiana Pirinu: Assistant Director of Mixology at The Donovan Bar

Diana Aladzic: Duty Manager at Inception Group

Ali Ali: Bar Manager at Speakeasy

Allan Anderson: Master Distiller and Whisky Expert

Matteo Aristei: Assistant Bar Manager at 14 Hills

Michele Becatti: Bar Manager at Novikov Doha

Tom Byrne: Bar Manager at The Hoxton, Holborn

Giusy Castaldo: Global Red Hand Campari at Campari Group

Enrico Chiappini: Senior Bartender at Dukes Hotel

Luca Cicalese: Head Mixologist at Velvet By Salvatore Calabrese

Sam Cooklin-Smith: Founder & Director of Kore Drinks

Floriano Cubeddu: Bars Manager at 1 Warwick

Giuseppe Destefano: Assistant Bar Manager at 1920 Dubai

Bruno Fidone: Mixologist at The Ritz

Michał Fink: Assistant Bar Manager at Oblix Restaurant

Bruno Gattino: Head Bartender at Mi Lounge Bar

Lorenzo Gavelli: General Manager at Disrepute

Colin Hampden-White: Presenter on The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime

Kim Hutchinson: Category Ambassador for Gin at London Competitions

Roberto Iannelli: Beverage Consultant and Co-Founder of Mixing Dreams Ltd

Claudio Iucolino: Bar Manager at Nikita

Lorenzo Manconi: Head Mixologist at Florattica at Canopy by Hilton London City Hotel

Salvatore Megna: Director of Mixology Presso at The Stafford London

Marco Meloni: Assistant Bar Manager at The NoMad Hotel

Ruchira Neotia: Drinks Consultant & Founder of Ruchira’s Table

Lorenzo Piscitello: Bartender at Scarfes Bar, Rosewood Hotel

Luca Ponte: Assistant Restaurant Manager at Claridge's

Giuseppe Quartararo: Senior Bartender at Nightjar and Global Brand Ambassador of World of Mixologists

Nelson Reis: Retail Duty Manager at Speciality Drinks Group

Dennis Sadovyak: Bar Manager at The Wolseley Hospitality Group

Barbara SC: Spirits Advisor at The Whisky Exchange

Sebastian Soh: Luum Manager at Sunset Hospitality Group

Fabio Spinetti: Bar Operations Manager at Donovan's Bar

Marco Stella: Bars Manager at Maona Monte Carlo

Filip Stribrny: Assistant Bar Manager at Sexy Fish, London

Cosmin Tigroso: Head Bartender at Sun Street Hotel

Matteo Torresin: Bartender at The Dorchester

Giovanni Turano: Restaurant Manager at Meliá Hotels International

Jason Vaswani: Head Buyer of Old & Rare Spirits at Speciality Drinks Group

Arnaud Volte: Head Bartender at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel

Emma Walker: Master Blender at Johnnie Walker

Craig Wallace: Whisky Creation Leader and Master Blender at Diageo

Laura Willoughby MBE: Low and No Alcoholic Drinks Buyer, Founder of Club Soda, The Mindful Drinking Movement

Emilia Wrelton: Bar Manager at Sloane

Here is your final call to enter your spirits in the 2025 London Spirits Competition is here. Get your spirits in front of the top trade buyers and get feedback on Quality, Value and Package.