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Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford stout recognised at the London Beer Awards
The London Beer Competition looks to recognise, reward, and help promote beer brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific beer drinker. The competition was created exclusively by the Beverage Trade Network, a global drinks event, services, business, and publishing group dedicated to helping drinks producers and brand owners get closer to the buyers, distributors, and retailers that can bring their products to market. 'At the London Beer Competition, we focus on what truly matters to today's beer drinkers and trade buyers—great taste, fair pricing, and a label that stands out,' said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network. 'Winning a medal here means your beer performs in all three areas, making it a strong contender in both domestic and international markets.' The competition prides itself on being consumer-focused and aims to award products that directly appeal to customer's tastes. As such, the quality is judged on how agreeable the product is to its target audience and its chemical analysis. A big criteria focus is also placed on whether the drink is value for money and whether its packaging and commercial design is well-presented and appealing to consumers. A score between 95 – 100 points is a gold award, between 90 – 94 points is a silver award, and between 85-89 is a bronze award. Brennan's Irish Stout received 90 points for quality, 92 points for value for money, and 88 points for packaging. According to the tasting notes the judges said; 'Dark and clear with chocolate and mocha on the nose, this beer delivers cold-pressed coffee and roasted malt on the palate, finishing with cold bitterness and a refreshing roasted edge.' Speaking on the win, owner Peter Brennan said: 'We are absolutely delighted to win silver at the London Beer Competition. It shows fantastic progression we are making and delighted to be promoting Enniscorthy and what we have to offer in the country.' "We have exciting things happening and our award adds to everything we are doing,' he added. Last year, the Enniscorthy pub secured partnerships with renowned breweries in England to promote their signature Irish Stout to bigger markets. T&R Theakston Brewery are the 16th largest brewer in the United Kingdom and are well established to take the Irish brand to new heights in the UK market.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Indian Brands Won Big At The London Spirits Competition 2025
The winners of the 8th edition of the acclaimed London Spirits Competition were unveiled recently. Several Indian brands were among them, including those producing whisky, gin, rum, feni and more. An artisanal dry gin from India was also named among the highest-rated spirits in the world. Organised annually by Beverage Trade Network, this international competition rewards brands based on the quality, value, and packaging of their spirits. The competition is known to have a distinctive focus that centres on trade and consumers. Find out which Indian spirits were recognised this year below: Gold-Winning Indian Spirits At The London Spirits Competition 2025: Jin Jiji India Dry Gin won gold and was named Spirit of the Year 2025 for India (It received 98 points, making it the highest rated Indian spirit this year). Jin Jiji Darjeeling Gin received silver with 92 points. Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Brilliance won gold with 96 points. Internationally, it was named the Best Indian Single Malt Whiskey of the Year for 2025. Additionally, Paul John Indian Single Malt Whiskey Madeira won silver. Seagram's Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky won gold with 95 points. Amrut Master Distiller's Reserve 2024 whisky won gold with 95 points. Jaisalmer - Indian Craft Gin won gold with 95 points. Barrel Aged Feni - Sentari won gold with 95 points (in the "Other Spirits" category). Also Read: Indian Whisky Brands Win Big At World Whiskies Awards 2025 These Indian spirits won silver at the London Spirits Competition 2025: Rampur Asava whisky Crafters Reserve whisky All Seasons Sir E Taj whisky Single Malts Of India Marudham Godawan Single Malt Fruit And Spice Artisan Whisky Godawan Single Malt Rich And Rounded Artisan Whisky Roulette Unpeated Premium Whisky Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky Seqer Handcrafted Dry Gin Seqer Mulberry Passionately Handcrafted Gin Jaisalmer - Gold Edition gin Bom Bay Blanche Handcrafted Artisanal Dry Gin Soci Gin IDAAYA - Himalayan Sipping Rum Mikiamo Limoncello Several Indian spirits, ranging from feni to rum, also won bronze this year. For the complete list of winners, click here. Moreover, Indian brands have won recognition in non-alcoholic categories, too. Jimmy's Original Tonic Water from India won the global award for "Bitters and Mixers of the Year" for 2025. Sobriety Sips / Decaf Martini (produced by Dryfusion Mixology Pvt Ltd) from India won silver in the category of "Non-alcoholic Spirits." Also Read: This Is The Best Single Malt Whisky Globally For 2025 Globally, Xaoma Gold from Kazakhstan has been named "Vodka of the Year", Ramsbury Gin from UK is "Gin of the Year" for 2025, Tequila Gran Orendain Reposado from Mexico is the best tequila, W.L. Weller Antique 107 from the US is the top whisky and Havana Club Gran Reserva 15 Anos was named "Rum of the Year." Advertisement Comments For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: London Spirits Competition 2025 Indian Alcohol Alcohol Brands Food News Indian Spirits Show full article Comments
