For those spirits lovers who actually took part in the judging of the 2nd People’s Choice Spirits Awards, the wait was over, to discover which producers, brands and distilleries scooped medals in this hybrid spirits trade and consumer event of the year.
A Monday night in February wouldn’t usually be a hot night in the calendar, but Monday 7th February proved just that as the great and the good descended on the award-winning music venue, The Stoller Hall, from all across the country to celebrate some of the best spirits, bar and retail companies in the UK right now. From canned cocktails through to sipping Tequilas, there was something for everyone searching for the perfect tipple.
Bartenders, brand owners, producers, consumer and professional judges gathered in the Manchester venue to find out who had taken the titles in each of the categories, in a ceremony presented by Helena Nicklin and Aidy Smith, two of The Three Drinkers, an Amazon Prime series. Comedy was supplied by Steve Royle, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and local funny man.
How judging works…
First-round judges are enthusiastic everyday wine and spirits consumers selected by an online application process. Each judging table has an industry representative who guides them through the tasting process. Expert Round 2 judges, consisting of wine and spirits broadcaster, journalists and buyers choose the winners from those shortlisted in Round 1.
Judging for the awards had taken place at the end of last year, and so it was a nervous but excited Kingdom Recommends Tribe that took their seats at this prestigious industry gathering.
Want to be a wine judge?
The People’s Choice Drinks Awards also runs a national wine competition, now in its fifth year. The organisers are looking for enthusiastic wine drinkers who would like to take part in the judging process and help shortlist the wines for the expert panel, assisted by members of the wine industry. The sessions take place in London and Manchester in March 2022 and all the details can be found here: https://peopleschoicedrinksawards.com/pcwa/become-a-judge/
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