London Competitions

London Competitions A Competition that Rates and Promotes Wine, Spirits and Beers by their Quality, Value & Packaging.

The London Competitions looks to recognise, reward, and help promote beverage brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific drinker. For any wine, spirits, and beer brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s 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.

Happy International Beer Day! 🍻Today's shoutout goes to BERO, the Tom Holland co-created beer brand that's showing the N...
07/08/2026

Happy International Beer Day! 🍻

Today's shoutout goes to BERO, the Tom Holland co-created beer brand that's showing the No & Low category is anything but an afterthought.

BERO's medal haul at the London Beer Competition:

🏆 Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Year (Kingston Golden Pils – 97 Points)
🥇 Double Gold ×2
🥇 Gold ×2

Looks like Peter Parker's been busy off-screen ;)

Cheers!

“Dealcoholization is not only a technical decision. It is a style decision, and it should start with the final wine prof...
06/08/2026

“Dealcoholization is not only a technical decision. It is a style decision, and it should start with the final wine profile the producer wants to achieve.” – Irem Eren, DipWSET

For the 10th landmark edition of the London Wine Competition, we’re pleased to welcome Irem Eren, DipWSET, Brand Ambassador for Solos Technology, to our judging panel.

In this exclusive interview, Irem goes deep into what it actually takes to build credible No & Low wine - how spinning cone, reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation affect the final wine differently, why aroma recovery is becoming critical, why producers are increasingly vinifying specifically for dealcoholization, where post-dealcoholization adjustment crosses from craft into correction, and how No & Low should be judged when traditional wine benchmarks no longer fit.

⬇️ Read the full interview on the London Wine Competition blog.

⌛ Enter the London Wine Competition 2027 and have your No & Low wines evaluated by Irem and leading UK trade buyers and wine professionals on the three factors that matter commercially - Quality, Value and Packaging.

Super Early Bird pricing ends 31 August🥂

“Carved in stone, aged in oak.”Born in Venezuela’s Lara region, GAYÓN Rum is built around a philosophy of patience, perm...
05/08/2026

“Carved in stone, aged in oak.”

Born in Venezuela’s Lara region, GAYÓN Rum is built around a philosophy of patience, permanence and respect for time.

Founded by Gabriel Jiménez, GAYÓN draws its identity from the ancient petroglyphs of the Gayón people - symbols carved into stone that have endured for generations. That same idea of permanence carries into the rum itself, where time and maturation in oak are central to its character.

The bottle brings that story to life, incorporating symbols inspired by Lara’s petroglyphs and connecting the region’s past with a contemporary Venezuelan rum.

At the 2026 London Spirits Competition, GAYÓN earned a Silver Medal with 88 points, recognised by the judges for its well-structured character, with vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, spice and subtle leather notes leading to a balanced, persistent finish.

As Gabriel puts it:

“We don't tell a story, we bottle a work of art.”

Discover GAYÓN and follow their journey at Ron Extra Añejo Gayon

Introducing Part 1 of our London Beer Competition Top 100 Beers to Stock Right Now series. 🍺A collection of the beers th...
04/08/2026

Introducing Part 1 of our London Beer Competition Top 100 Beers to Stock Right Now series. 🍺

A collection of the beers that stood out to our judges for their quality, value, packaging, and commercial appeal - the factors today’s beer buyers look for when deciding what deserves a place in the market.

Featured in Part 1:

🍺 Kingston Golden Pils - United States - BERO - Double Gold, 97 Points | Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Year
🍺 Alfa Krachtig Dort - Netherlands - Alfa Bier - Double Gold, 97 Points | Pale Malty European Lager of the Year
🍺 Delirium Tremens - Belgium - Delirium Brewery - Double Gold, 96 Points
🍺 Dimmidalur Cold Black IPA - Iceland - KHB Brugghús - Double Gold, 96 Points
🍺 Edge Hill Hazy IPA - United States - BERO - Double Gold, 96 Points
🍺 Baltic IPA - United Kingdom - Cold Town Beer - Double Gold, 96 Points | IPA of the Year
🍺 Mar-Low Pale - United Kingdom - Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd. - Double Gold, 96 Points
🍺 Maru - United Kingdom - Zeer Brewing - Double Gold, 96 Points
🍺 Chance Clean Cider - United Kingdom - CHANCE CLEAN CIDER - Gold, 95 Points

View the full 2026 winners at londonbeercompetition.com.

Want to see your beer featured in next year’s Top 100? Entries for the 2027 London Beer Competition are now open.

Super Early Bird deadline: 31 August 2026.

Enter through the link in bio!

350 pubs. One buyer. Your beer on his radar. 🍺Benedict Sedgwick, Beer Quality & Communications Specialist at Fuller, Smi...
03/08/2026

350 pubs. One buyer. Your beer on his radar. 🍺

Benedict Sedgwick, Beer Quality & Communications Specialist at Fuller, Smith & Turner, has just been confirmed as a judge at the London Beer Competition 2027.

Every pint poured across Fuller's estate of 350+ historic pubs across London and Southern England passes through his lens first. Quality, consumer appeal, commercial fit -Benedict has seen what works on the bar and what gets pulled off it. That kind of on-trade intelligence does not come from a textbook.

Benedict joins a panel that already includes buyers from Morrisons, Waitrose, and Ocado - the people whose decisions determine what lands on a supermarket shelf or a pub tap.

Entries for the 10th edition are open now. Super Early Bird closes 31 August 2026. 🍺

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🌟 The London Wine, Spirits & Beer Competitions are back for their landmark 10th edition🌟And if you have never entered be...
31/07/2026

🌟 The London Wine, Spirits & Beer Competitions are back for their landmark 10th edition🌟

And if you have never entered before, here is what makes this competition different from everything else out there.

1st - Your product is judged by the people who actually buy that is people who decide what gets listed, recommended, and placed every single day in top chains.
2nd - We judge on Quality, Value, and most importantly Packaging.

And this year we have added three things that honestly make entering a no-brainer.
➡️ You will get feedback from our judges on how to improve your product.
➡️ You will see the names of the judges who actually evaluated your bottle.
➡️ You will receive a detailed market intelligence report built entirely from what our judges are currently buying, listing, and looking for in the international market right now.

Now here is the thing - we are called London Competitions but we are as international as it gets.

Our entrants come from every corner of the world and some of the most exciting wins have come from places nobody expected.

Like Rico Rico by Licores Don Mateo from Chile. 🇨🇱
They entered. They won Gold at 95 points at the London Spirits Competition. And here is what happened next - in their own words:

"The recognition itself was already extraordinary, but the media coverage and promotional support from the London Spirits Competition amplified its impact far beyond what we expected. The video and press coverage generated significant visibility in Chile, especially in the Antofagasta Region, where our distillery is located. Many people discovered our story through your communications, and since then the award has become one of the first things customers, partners, and distributors mention when they meet us."

Super Early Bird closes 31 August 2026. Enter now and save up to 25% on your entries. 👇

28/07/2026

At Cael’s Gate, great wine starts long before it reaches the bottle.

Established in 2016, this family-owned boutique winery partners with respected growers across New South Wales to source exceptional fruit, combining meticulous vineyard selection with a passion for crafting wines that reflect the very best of Australia's wine regions. From their cellar door in the picturesque Broke Fordwich wine region, Cael's Gate continues to produce wines that consistently earn recognition for their quality.

That dedication was recognised at the London Wine Competition 2026.

🏅 Petra Stella Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Gold Medal | 90 Points

Tasting Notes: Concentrated dark fruit with prominent oak, robust tannins, and ample acidity, offering a powerful, structured palate with lingering warmth.

Watch the story behind Cael's Gate and follow them on Instagram Cael’s Gate Wines (official).

Discover their award-winning wines: caelsgate.com.au

27/07/2026

At Clarity Distilling Company, every bottle begins with a simple belief: great spirits should never hide behind mystery.

Founded in New Zealand by George and Stephanie, the boutique distillery has built its reputation on transparency, precision, and craftsmanship. From using a high-purity whey-based spirit to individually distilling every botanical before blending, every step is designed to let each ingredient express its true character.

That commitment to quality was recognised at the London Spirits Competition 2026:

🏆 Clarity Navy Gin
• Gin of the Year
• Spirit of the Year – New Zealand
• Double Gold Medal | 98 Points

🥇 Clarity Vodka
Gold Medal | 91 Points

🥈 Clarity Dry Gin
Silver Medal | 89 Points

From award-winning innovation to meticulous production, Clarity Distilling Company continues to prove that exceptional spirits are built on honesty, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail.

Watch the story behind Clarity Distilling Company and follow them on Instagram Clarity Distilling Company.

Discover their award-winning range: claritydc.co.nz

For the 10th landmark edition of the London Competitions, we're proud to welcome Claudia Carrozzi, President of the UK B...
24/07/2026

For the 10th landmark edition of the London Competitions, we're proud to welcome Claudia Carrozzi, President of the UK Bartenders' Guild and Head of Beverage at Cunard to our judging panel.

In this exclusive interview, Claudia shares why education is the industry's greatest investment, what separates brands that earn lasting respect behind the bar, how consumer buying and drinking habits are evolving, the growing role of AI and operational efficiency in hospitality, why authenticity matters more than polished sales pitches, and how producers can build stronger commercial relationships through industry events.

Speaking about the role of industry competitions, Claudia highlights the value of creating meaningful connections between producers and the trade:

"Events like the London Spirits Competition create something that's difficult to achieve through emails and sales presentations: genuine human connection."

⬇️ Read the full interview at londonspiritscompetition.com

Super Early Bird pricing ends on 31 August.

Enter the London Spirits Competition 2027 and have your spirits evaluated by the people who buy, list, and recommend spirits for the UK market, leading buyers, bartenders, educators, and industry experts judges every entry on three criteria that matter commercially - Quality, Value, and Packaging - giving you recognition that reflects real market demand.

to register!

Planning to enter London Competitions 2027?We've put together everything you need to know before you submit your entry, ...
22/07/2026

Planning to enter London Competitions 2027?

We've put together everything you need to know before you submit your entry, from key dates and pricing to what's new this year and why producers continue to enter year after year.

Swipe through your complete entry guide.

Super Early Bird pricing ends on 31 August 2026. Enter now to secure the lowest entry fee. 🍷🥃🍺

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