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2024 World's Best Wine As Per London Wine Competition

CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS FAT CAT TAWNY: Crowned World's Best Wine at 2024 London Wine Competition

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2024 London Wine Competition Winners Announced

Celebrating Excellence in Wine: Highlights from the 2024 London Wine Competition

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What are the current challenges distillers are facing today

From Standing out due to so so many products to Energy costs and duty rises, leading distillers around the world share with us what they think our industry challenges are today.

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Jamie Morrison's Evolution From Tour Guide To Brand Ambassador at Glenturret Distillery

Discover Jamie Morrison's fascinating journey from Glenturret tour guide to Brand Ambassador, demonstrating his whisky passion and secrets to success. An exclusive interview reveals his professional development and industry insights.

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Jeet Verma joins as a Global Brand Ambassador for UAE at London Competitions

Jeet Verma appointed Global Brand Ambassador for the London Competitions 2024, bringing expertise in mixology, wellness beverages, and insights into the dynamic UAE market.

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Sommeliers Insights: What strategies do sommeliers use to boost their profits?

Sommeliers possess the knowledge and expertise to spot good deals and have the solid associations needed to gain access to them.

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London Competitions 2024 Announces Gaurav Dixit as its 2024 Global Brand Ambassador for Bangkok

Meet Gaurav Dixit, an experienced hotelier and top sommelier who is now the Global Brand Ambassador for the London Competitions 2024 in Bangkok. Gaurav's experience has elevated beverage culture, indicating an exciting future ahead.

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What it really means to be a sommelier, with Vincenzo Arnese

Knowing your wines is not what will ultimately define you as a Sommelier. Vincenzo Arnese talks to us about what truly makes a great Sommelier.

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Producers

Discover the Untamed Elegance of Carpathian Single Malt Whisky

Unlock the secrets of Romania's first single malt aged in wine casks with Master Distiller Allan Anderson.

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London Spirits Competition Team Connects with the Global Drinks Trade at 2026 BCB London

16/05/2026 The London Competitions team connected with producers, bartenders, distributors, and hospitality leaders at BCB London 2026 while exploring key trends shaping the future of the global spirits industry.

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London Spirits Competition 2026 Winners Reflect a Market Focused on Commercial Fit

21/04/2026 The 2026 London Spirits Competition winners highlight more than standout products — they reveal what actually gets listed in today’s tighter, margin-driven market.

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When the Room Feels Quieter: How Bars and Restaurants Are Rethinking Growth in a Low-Footfall Era

21/04/2026 The bars and restaurants winning today are not the busiest, but the ones turning every guest into more value, more experience, and more return visits.

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What Inspired London’s Top Somms to Get Started

21/04/2026 Exploring the personal stories, defining moments, and inspirations that led London’s leading sommeliers into the world of wine

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The New Reality of Selling to UK Venues

21/04/2026 Selling to Bars, Pubs & Restaurants in the UK Has Changed — And Most Brands Haven’t Caught Up

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Major Spirits Competitions in the Global Drinks Industry

12/03/2026 Several spirits competitions have established strong reputations within the global drinks industry.

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The New Reality of Selling to UK Venues

21/04/2026 Selling to Bars, Pubs & Restaurants in the UK Has Changed — And Most Brands Haven’t Caught Up

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When the Room Feels Quieter: How Bars and Restaurants Are Rethinking Growth in a Low-Footfall Era

21/04/2026 The bars and restaurants winning today are not the busiest, but the ones turning every guest into more value, more experience, and more return visits.

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What Inspired London’s Top Somms to Get Started

21/04/2026 Exploring the personal stories, defining moments, and inspirations that led London’s leading sommeliers into the world of wine

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Elusa Armagnac: Blending Tradition with Innovation in Every Sip

24/10/2024 Exploring Elusa's journey with Blanche Armagnac and future aspirations

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London Spirits Competition Team Connects with the Global Drinks Trade at 2026 BCB London

16/05/2026 The London Competitions team connected with producers, bartenders, distributors, and hospitality leaders at BCB London 2026 while exploring key trends shaping the future of the global spirits industry.

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The New Reality of Selling to UK Venues

21/04/2026 Selling to Bars, Pubs & Restaurants in the UK Has Changed — And Most Brands Haven’t Caught Up

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What Inspired London’s Top Somms to Get Started

21/04/2026 Exploring the personal stories, defining moments, and inspirations that led London’s leading sommeliers into the world of wine