Winner Brands

Meet the Winners
of 2022
London Spirits Competition

Winning Years

2022

Gold

90-100

points

Silver

76-89

points

Bronze

65-75

points

Order your medal stickers

Judging Date

26 & 27 March 2025

Submissions Now Open!

Enter Now View 2024 Winners

Our Products

2022

Whitley Neill Connoisseur's Cut Gin

Gin
93 Points

Samuel Gelston's Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Whisky
93 Points

Vestal Vodka

Vodka
93 Points

Whitley Neill London Dry Gin

Gin
90 Points

Whitley Neill Blood Orange

Gin
88 Points

Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin

Gin
88 Points

JJ Whitley Gold Artisanal Russian Vodka

Vodka
85 Points

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin

Gin
84 Points

JJ Whitley Artisanal Russian Vodka

Vodka
84 Points

Dead Man's Fingers Spiced Rum

Rum
84 Points

JJ Whitley Raspberry Russian Vodka

Vodka
83 Points

JJ Whitley Vanilla Russian Vodka

Vodka
82 Points

Samuel Gelston's Blended Irish Whiskey

Whisky
79 Points

Samuel Gelston's Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey - Pinot Noir Cask

Whisky
78 Points

Dead Man's Fingers Mango Rum

Rum
77 Points

Dead Man's Fingers Passionfruit Rum

Rum
76 Points

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Gin
72 Points

Crabbie's Yardhead Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Whisky
72 Points

Dead Man's Fingers Raspberry Rum

Rum
70 Points

Whitley Neill Connoisseur's Cut Gin

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

An aromatic nose autumnal and winter spices balanced with citrus peel and butterscotch notes. The juniper is heavy on the palate with hints of spices and citrus, resulting in a smooth mouthfeel.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

Samuel Gelston's Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Whisky

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Gold Medal

93 Points

London Spirits Competition 2022

Best In Show By Country

93 Points

London Spirits Competition 2022

Best Spirit By Value

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

Bold aromas of apple on the nose with a touch of citrus which is carried to a smooth palate of more apple and pear flavours, followed by a medium fruity finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Ireland
Vintage: 1

Category: Whisky

Vestal Vodka

Vodka

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Gold Medal

93 Points

London Spirits Competition 2022

Vodka Of The Year

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

A classic vodka style with citrus, brine and light marzipan on the nose leads to a smooth and slightly oily palate with citrus and earthy notes, followed by a delicate finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Poland
Vintage: 1

Category: Vodka

Whitley Neill London Dry Gin

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

A well-balanced profile with a smooth mouthfeel and flavours of juniper, lemon, anise and other botanicals with a touch of balsamic in the finish. Great spirit for martinis or sipping on the rocks.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

Whitley Neill Blood Orange

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A delicate nose of orange with some lemon and coriander leads to a explode of sweet citrus on the palate with a round mouthfeel and a fresh finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Notes of bright citrus alongside piney juniper on the nose with a smooth, light and crisp palate of zesty citrus, juniper, spices with an earthy undertone followed by a bittersweet citrus finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

JJ Whitley Gold Artisanal Russian Vodka

Vodka

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of mint and eucalyptus with a bold and rich palate of cereal, mineral and creamy vanilla with a silky mouthfeel and an earthy finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Russian Federation
Vintage: 1

Category: Vodka

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Classic gin aromas of fresh rosemary, cracked peppercorn, and citrus with hints of ripe raspberry and vanilla. On the palate, it has a round raspberry flavour with a hint of cinnamon, peach, apricot and plum.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

JJ Whitley Artisanal Russian Vodka

Vodka

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

Clean and crisp nose of botanicals and grain aromas with a touch of menthol, citrus, and pepper notes which is carried to the palate. The alcohol is felt on the palate followed by a short spicy finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Russian Federation
Vintage: 1

Category: Vodka

Dead Man's Fingers Spiced Rum

Rum

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

84 Points

Tasting Notes:

A round and bold profile of cinnamon, blueberries, fresh herbs, molasses, burnt sugar, candy floss, caramel and vanilla with walnut, banana and chilly at the end, followed by a long sweet finish of caramel.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Rum

JJ Whitley Raspberry Russian Vodka

Vodka

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Intense nose of raspberry and cherry with a powerful palate of rose, strawberry and cherry blossom, with a perfectly balanced texture, followed by a smooth and balanced finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Russian Federation
Vintage: 1

Category: Vodka

JJ Whitley Vanilla Russian Vodka

Vodka

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

A refined vanilla-flavoured vodka with a robust and complex profile of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and toffee with subtle hints of white chocolate and almond in the end.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Russian Federation
Vintage: 1

Category: Vodka

Samuel Gelston's Blended Irish Whiskey

Whisky

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

79 Points

Tasting Notes:

Delicate nose of stone fruits with a smooth palate of charred orchard fruits, light honeysuckle florality and subtle spiciness covering the middle of the palate, followed by a gentle smokey finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Ireland
Vintage: 1

Category: Whisky

Samuel Gelston's Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey - Pinot Noir Cask

Whisky

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

78 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of oily malt and banana ice cream, with root spices and a hint of woods. The palate is smooth with red fruit sweetness, honey and a touch of jammy berries and baking spices followed by a lingering finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: Ireland
Vintage: 1

Category: Whisky

Dead Man's Fingers Mango Rum

Rum

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

77 Points

Tasting Notes:

Nice fruity nose of papaya, mango and guava with a sweet palate of tropical fruits covering the middle of the palate followed by dried fruit flavours towards the end and a short fruity finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Rum

Dead Man's Fingers Passionfruit Rum

Rum

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Silver Medal

76 Points

Tasting Notes:

A bold hit of guava on the nose with a slightly sweet palate of guava, tropical fruits, demerara and a touch of spices, followed by a dry fruity finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Rum

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Gin

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Bronze Medal

72 Points

Tasting Notes:

A balanced profile of sweet rhubarb and ginger notes, in the beginning, develops to a strawberry rhubarb pie flavour, which is balanced with citrus notes, followed by a sweet juniper finish.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Gin

Crabbie's Yardhead Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Whisky

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Bronze Medal

72 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pronounced notes of dried fruits on the nose with a light palate of apple pie, brown candy, ginger and pears with a short finish and a touch of toffee in the aftertaste.

Producer Name: Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Country: United Kingdom
Vintage: 1

Category: Whisky

Dead Man's Fingers Raspberry Rum

Rum

View Certificate Shelf Talkers

London Spirits Competition 2022

Bronze Medal

70 Points

Tasting Notes:

A berry forward nose of raspberry and red berry with a light palate of vanilla, tropical fruit and red berries, followed by a fresh fruity finish.

Winning Years

2022

Gold

90-100

Silver

76-89

Bronze

65-75

Judging Date

Submissions Now Open!

Whitley Neill Connoisseur's Cut Gin

Samuel Gelston's Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Vestal Vodka

Whitley Neill London Dry Gin

Whitley Neill Blood Orange

Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin

JJ Whitley Gold Artisanal Russian Vodka

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin

JJ Whitley Artisanal Russian Vodka

Dead Man's Fingers Spiced Rum

JJ Whitley Raspberry Russian Vodka

JJ Whitley Vanilla Russian Vodka

Samuel Gelston's Blended Irish Whiskey

Samuel Gelston's Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey - Pinot Noir Cask

Dead Man's Fingers Mango Rum

Dead Man's Fingers Passionfruit Rum

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Crabbie's Yardhead Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Dead Man's Fingers Raspberry Rum

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

Follow Us:

Contact Information: