The London Spirits Competition looks to recognize, reward and help promote spirits brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific spirits drinker. For any spirits brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s spirits list -  and then vitally stay there - they need to be marketable and consumer-driven and not just produced in the general hope it can find enough people willing to sell and buy it.

Among other titles was TEQUILA OF THE YEAR 2023, deservingly bagged by Jaja Tequila Blanco from the house of Jaja Spirits

TASTING NOTES

A blanco tequila with flavors and aromas of zest, vanilla, spice and hints of butterscotch on the nose and palate with a short crisp finish.

At 93 Points is Defrente by Tequila Defrente. They have been crowned MEZCAL OF THE YEAR 2023

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TASTING NOTES:

A mezcal with flavors and aromas of cooked agave, herbs and smoke on the nose and palate with a smooth texture and rounded body.

Competing at 93 Points is the popular 1940 by Productos Finos De Agave

What judges had to say?

A tequila with grassy, herbaceous and agave notes on the nose and palate with a smooth and elegant finish.

Next in line is a tie between Doña Jimena Tequila Blanco and Casa Maestri Reseva De MFM- Blanco at 92 Points

Dona Jimena is a  blanco tequila with flavors and aromas of intense agave, vegetal notes, mango, hints of vanilla and grass on the nose and palate with a smooth mouthfeel and long finish.

Whereas, Casa Maestri produced a tequila with flavors and aromas of pepper, herbs, agave and minerals on the nose and palate with a smooth grassy finish.

Speaking of Mezcals, MayaJules Mezcal Artesanal by The Spirit Group, LTD bags a solid 91 points and a Gold Medal

TASTING NOTES

A great spirit with a delicate nose, well-balanced hints of citrus, agave and refreshing high acidity with a light amount of smokiness.

Last for gold is Artenom Selección De 1579 Tequila Blanco by Collective Spirits standing tall at 90 points

What do the judges think?

A blanco tequila with flavors and aromas of agave, grass, earth and herbs on the nose and palate with a smooth long lasting finish.

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Competition organizers

The London Spirits Competition has been created exclusively by the Beverage Trade Network, global drinks event, services, business, and publishing group dedicated to helping drinks producers and brand owners get closer to the buyers, distributors, and retailers that can bring their products to market. Winners will also be promoted on Beverage Trade Network's London media asset 'London Drinks Guide'.

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