{"id":199919,"date":"2025-04-23T04:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T04:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alcohol\/bar-magazine-developing-premium-bar-excellence-38\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T04:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T04:14:54","slug":"bar-magazine-developing-premium-bar-excellence-38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=199919","title":{"rendered":"Bar Magazine | Developing Premium Bar Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"


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W.L. Weller Antique 107 by Sazerac Takes Top Honours as \u201c2025 Spirit of the Year\u201d at the International London Spirits Competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The results are in for the highly anticipated 2025 International London Spirits Competition, and this year\u2019s winners reflect an exciting blend of heritage, innovation, and global craftsmanship. Leading the pack is the acclaimed W.L. Weller Antique 107<\/a> from Sazerac, which claimed Spirit of the Year, Whiskey of the Year, and Best Spirit by Quality\u2014a standout achievement in one of the world\u2019s most competitive spirits arenas.<\/p>\n

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Now in its eighth edition, the London Spirits Competition continues to raise the bar, evaluating entries not just on taste, but on their value for money and packaging appeal\u2014an approach designed to highlight the bottles that truly resonate with today\u2019s consumers and trade professionals.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s judging brought together over 70 top industry experts, including Master Distillers, Master Blenders, Mixologists, and elite buyers. The panel featured names like Dr. Emma Walker, Andrew de Lavis-Trafford, Oscar Angeloni, Allan Anderson, Cristiana Pirinu, Claudia Carrozzi, Nick Larsson-Bell, Craig Wallace, Billy Leighton, and Laura Willoughby MBE, lending exceptional credibility and insight to the process. These judges brought a wealth of experience from various sectors, including hospitality, retail, and education, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of each entry.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne major improvement this year was the calibre of entries and the increased presence of brand owners and professionals from all corners of the industry,\u201d<\/em> noted judge Nelsen Reis, Speciality Drinks Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The judging panel included some of the UK\u2019s most respected voices in spirits, hospitality, and the drinks trade. Judges included:\u200b<\/p>\n