Second, only to Russia in terms of annual consumption, Poland certainly knows a thing or two about vodka, which is heavily imbued in the country’s heritage and culture.
A Norwegian Navy-strength gin has scooped the top prize at the prestigious London Spirits Competition, beating off thousands of other entrants to steal the show.
It’s a nail-biting time of the year for the beer world, as hundreds of brewers and producers await the final verdict from the judges of the London Beer Competition.
Here's all that you need to know about the international London Wine, Spirits, and Beer Competitions, and how brands are awarded on Quality, Value, and Packaging.
A primary reason why brands enter any competition is to generate awareness in trade and consumers and that is exactly what the London Spirits Competition aims to deliver more and more of every year.
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