London Spirits Masterclass Is all set to happen at IBWSS UK on November 15 in London. The products to be poured are as below:

Downpour Scottish Dry Gin

Producer Name: North Uist Distillery

Country: United Kingdom

Category: Gin

Points: 98

Downpour from North Uist Distillery Scotland won Spirit of the Year 2023, with a whopping 98 points. “London dry gin with juniper, citrus, and spice on nose and palate with well rounded and rich texture with hints of cardamom and liquorice towards the end.” there were the tasting notes given by Judges.

Caol Ila

Producer Name: GreatDrams

Country: United Kingdom

Category: Whisky

Points: 94

Caol Ila from GreatDrams United Kingdom won GOLD 2023, with 94 points. This whisky has a palate that tastes like a comforting buttery and herbal spirit. A pleasant smokiness that lingers and begs you to take another sip. Lovely colour, the aroma notes of caramel and woodwork perfectly.

Sober-Whisky 0.0%

Producer Name: Sober Spirits Sas

Country: France

Category: Non-alcoholic Spirits

Points: 92

Sober-Whisky 0.0% from Sober Spirits Sas, France won GOLD 2023, with 92 points.” A non-alcoholic spirit with flavors and aromas of cinnamon, marzipan, almond, and cookie on nose and palate with a creamy aftertaste and a fuller body.”

Jaja Tequila - Blanco (Silver)

Producer Name: Jaja Spirits

Country: Mexico

Category: Tequila

Points: 94

Jaja Tequila - Blanco (Silver) from Jaja Spirits won GOLD 2023, with 94 points.” A blanco tequila with flavors and aromas of zest, vanilla, spice, and hints of butterscotch on nose and palate with a short crisp finish”.

MayaJules Mezcal Artesanal

Producer Name: The Spirit Group, LTD

Country: Mexico

Category: Mezcal

Points: 91

Mayajules Mezcal Artesanal from The Spirit Group, LTD won GOLD 2023, with 91 points. “A great spirit with a delicate nose, well-balanced hints of citrus, agave, and refreshing high acidity with a light amount of smokiness”.

Bodegas Papiamento Rum Caribbean Carnival

Producer Name: Bodegas Papiamento Aruba

Country: Panama

Category: Rum

Points: 95

Bodegas Papiamento Rum Caribbean Carnival from Bodegas Papiamento Aruba won Rum of the Year 2023, with a whopping 95 points. “An aged rum with flavors and aromas of cocoa, spice, cinnamon, and honey on nose and palate with a balanced finish and hints of oak”.

Along with the masterclass, the show will have a solid buzzing expo floor of brands and bulk producers as IBWSS UK and UK Trade Tasting aims to bring the drinks industry to London on November 15-16.

Top-level speakers will talk about bulk wine, bulk spirits, private labels, trends, sustainability, sales and marketing, and logistics that will provide you with actionable insights to navigate your business for the next 18 months.

Both UK Trade Tasting and IBWSS UK will be happening under one roof where visitors can explore bulk and branded brands business with one badge. You can sit in all sessions between the 2 shows over 2 days.

Here are the subjects and speakers for you:

International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS) UK  Sessions for November 15, 2023 include:

Florian Ceschi Directeur CIATTI EUROPE: Bulk Wine Data and Opportunities.

David Richardson Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director, at Wine and Spirit Trade Association: Data Trends

Ron Welsh Whisky Creator, Maturing Inventory and Cask Expert: Bulk Whisky: A Customer Point of View

Horst Mueller Global Head VinLog at Kuehne+Nagel: State of Logistics

Robert Joseph, Consultant, co-owner le Grand Noir wines, public speaker: State of Union.

Alex Green Co-Founder at Beyond Wines & LIQUID DIAMOND and Matthew Johnson Co-Founder and Director at Beyond Wines on Marketing.

Mark Roberts Director Of Sales at Lanchester Wines: Selling Private Label and Bulk Wine.

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Panel on Bulk by Richard Siddle with:

Mark Lansley Owner & CEO at Broadland Drinks Limited

Mark Roberts Director Of Sales at Lanchester Wines

Paul Schaafsma Managing Director at Benchmark Drinks Limited

Irem Eren WA, DipWSET Head of Sales and Business Development EMEA at BevZero: Non-Alcohol and Low Alcohol

David Gill MW Specialist Sales & Wine Development, Kingsland Drinks Ltd: Private Label Chain Sales.

Robin Copestick, Managing Director at Freixenet Copestick: What does private label do for the wine category and why is it relevant?

Mark Lansley Owner & CEO at Broadland Drinks Limited: How Will Climate Change Affect The Bulk Wine Sector Over The Next Decade?

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UK Trade Tasting Sessions for November 16 include:

Jacopo Blumberg, AVS Team Lead at Amazon for Beer, Wine & Spirits at UK & Germany: Building Brands In Today’s UK Market - Who’s Winning and Why

Charles Cutteridge, Wine Sourcing Manager at Morrisons: How to work with retail chains?

Panel Discussion with Retailers with:

Joseph Arthur Senior Wine Buyer Senior Wine Buyer at Marks and Spencer

Bryan Rodriguez-Curtis Wine & Spirit Buyer at Harvey Nichols

Ben Franks FRSA DipWSET CEO, Wine Buyer & Co-Founder at Novel Wines

Restaurant Panel with:

Andrea Signanini Director of Food & Beverage at the Doyle Collection

Roberta Neave Category Buying Manager - Wine & Third Party Beer/Cider at Star Pubs and Bars

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Organized by Beverage Trade Network.

The IBWSS and UK Trade Tasting is run by the Beverage Trade Network which specializes in providing digital platforms and trading events that bring buyers and sellers together across the wine and spirits sectors. BTN runs events for the wine and spirits industry worldwide, including the US, Europe, the UK, China, and Asia, and is the leading online platform for connecting the global beverage industry.

Location and Dates:

Nov 15-16, 2023 - Royal Horticultural Halls, London, LONDON (Nov 15 - 11 am to 5 pm, Nov 16 - 11 am to 4 pm). Conference starts at 9 am on both days.

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