Among other title winners like Whiskey of the Year, Distillery of the Year, Spirit of the Year, Non-alcoholic of the Year and more, LSC awards the Best Spirits in Show by Country. 

Over 2000+ spirits brands entered from more than 80 countries, and London Spirits Competition 2023 picked out the Best in Show as per country. All spirits were evaluated based on Quality, Value and Packaging, with maximum attention paid to Quality. 

The 2023 Competition saw 367 entries from Australia as the top entrant country, followed by 303 products from the United Kingdom and 138 from the United States. 695 Gins made Gin the top category entrant followed by Rum and Whiskey. There was a solid growth in participation of Rums showing signs that Rum is expected to grow in 2023.

Winners Are As Follows:

1) UNITED KINGDOM

98 Points

Downpour Scottish Dry Gin by North Uist Distillery

Tasting Notes:

A London dry gin with juniper, citrus and spice on the nose and palate with well rounded and rich texture with hints of cardamom and liquorice towards the end.

This bottle also won Spirit of the Year and Gin of the Year 2023.

2) AUSTRALIA

97 Points

Young Henrys Gin and Tonic by Young Henrys Brewing and Distilling Company

Tasting Notes:

A ready-to-drink beverage with a fragrant nose and incredible notes of grapefruit and pomegranate with a hint of bitterness.

This can also win RTD of the Year and Best Spirit of the Year by Quality 2023.

3) JAPAN

96 Points

Ukiyo Japanese Rice Vodka by Kirker Greer Spirits

Tasting Notes:

A Japanese vodka with floral notes of violet on the nose and flavors of grass and hints of chamomile.

This bottle also won Best Spirit of the Year by Packaging and Vodka of the Year 2023.

4) ITALY

96 Points

721 Red Vermouth by DiBaldo Spirits

Tasting Notes:

A vermouth with sherry notes on the nose, oak, and slight tannin with great mouthfeel body and character and a long-lasting finish.

5) PANAMA

95 Points

Bodegas Papiamento Rum Caribbean Carnival by Bodegas Papiamento Aruba

Tasting Notes:

An aged rum with flavors and aromas of cocoa, spice, cinnamon and honey on the nose and palate with a balanced finish and hints of oak.

This bottle also won Rum of the Year 2023.

6) FRANCE

95 Points

Courvoisier Cognac XO Royal by Courvoisier

Tasting Notes:

A Cognac with a clean nose with hints of spices and fruits, chocolate and maple and a smooth rounded palate with gentle notes of oak, spices, coffee and baked apricot, medium-long finish with a hint of fresh ripe stone fruit.

This bottle also won Cognac of the Year 2023.

7) USA

95 Points

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky by Virginia Distillery Company

Tasting Notes:

An American single malt with flavors and aromas of nuts, almonds, vanilla, chocolate and oak on the nose and palate with a smooth texture and long finish.

This bottle also brought home Whiskey of the Year 2023, and Distillery of the Year 2023 for Virginia Distillery Company.

8) NORWAY

94 Points

Bareksten Botanical Aquavit by Oss Craft Distillery

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Tasting Notes:

Aquavit with flavors and aromas of cumin, spice, vanilla and herbs on the nose and palate with a smooth elegant finish.

9) MEXICO

94 Points

Jaja Tequila - Blanco (Silver) by 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.

This bottle also won Tequila of the Year 2023.

10) GERMANY

93 Points

Gießen Dry Gin by Gießen Spirits Yan-Tobias Ramb & Michael Karber GbR

Tasting Notes:

A gin with flavor and aromas of orris, orange, cardamom and zest on the nose and palate with a smooth elegant finish.

11) CANADA

93 Points

Taynton Bay Spirits Vodka by Taynton Bay Spirits

Tasting Notes:

A vodka with flavors and aromas of cacao, chocolate, walnut and lemon peel on the nose and palate with a rich mouthfeel and balanced finish with hints of pepper.

12) NEW ZEALAND

92 Points

Waiheke Distilling Co - Horopito Spice Vodka by Waiheke Distilling Co Limited

Tasting Notes:

A vodka with flavors and aromas of fennel, aniseed, juniper and vanilla on the nose and palate with a smooth finish.

13) IRELAND

92 Points

Dingle Gin by Dingle Distillery

Tasting Notes:

A gin with flavors and aromas of juniper, citrus, lemon peel, nutmeg and pepper on the nose and palate with a smooth finish with hints of flowers.

About the London Spirits Competition

The London Spirits Competition is an international spirits competition organized by Beverage Trade Network. The competition looks to recognize, reward, and help promote brands that have successfully been created to tick all the boxes - quality, value, and packaging.

Contact the London Spirits Competition at stuti@beveragetradenetwork.com

Call us at +44 330 097 0138 | +1 302 803 4758.

The 2023 London Spirits Competition Results are out! Click to view winners. Click here to order stickers.

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