In just a few weeks, the world’s top bartenders and spirits buyers will gather in London to judge the 5th annual London Spirits Competition, organized by Beverage Trade Network.
This newly added feature is a way to provide media exposure to winning brands all through the year as consumers get access to cocktail recipes that they may create from their favourite spirits.
Flicking through a printed menu or drinks list could soon become a thing of the past thanks to the increasing use of QR codes rapidly adopted by much of the UK on-trade during the Covid pandemic.
Winners of previous and upcoming editions of the London Wine Competition will now have the award, score, and medal listed on their Wine-Searcher listing.
The 2022 London Competition deadline is now approaching. Call for International brands & domestic brands and UK importers and distributors are now open.
Danny Spencer of East Street Wines on why the on-trade should simplify their wine lists, be more adventurous with their offering – and how most tasting notes make him want to tear his hair out.
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