LONDON, United Kingdom – 22nd April 2025 — Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery is proud to announce that its flagship bourbon, Lancaster Ale Cask Rare, has been awarded Spirit of the Year U.S.A. and Straight Bourbon of the Year at the prestigious London Spirits Competition.
This year’s competition brought together a panel of some of the most influential Spirits buyers, Bartenders, Mixologists, Importers, and industry experts from around the world. The judging took place in London, where hundreds of Spirits from more than 50 countries were blind-tasted, assessed, and scored.
Now in its 8th year, the London Spirits Competition has become one of the most respected international Spirits competitions in the world. Unlike traditional competitions that judge Spirits solely on taste, the London Spirits Competition rewards Spirits based on quality, value, and packaging – the three key factors that influence consumer buying decisions.
Winning a category award at the London Spirits Competition means that Lancaster’s Ale Cask Rare Bourbon stood out among global peers in one of the most demanding tasting rooms in the industry.
“We created the London Spirits Competition to reflect how real buying decisions are made. A winning Spirit here is not just excellent in quality, but market-ready – and that’s what makes this medal so powerful,” said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, the organizer of the London Spirits Competition.
Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery is honored to represent on this global stage and looks forward to sharing Lancaster Ale Cask Rare Bourbon with even more Spirit lovers around the world.
“Our Ale Cask Rare achieving a score of 99 points from such an esteemed panel is truly an honor and a credit to our outstanding team here at Lancaster Craft Spirits. We endeavor towards perfection on a daily basis, so it’s truly inspiring to receive such praise for our efforts,” said Pete Keares, owner of Lancaster Craft Spirits.
About Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery
Mindful of tradition yet unafraid to challenge convention, Lancaster Craft Spirits distills superior quality spirits in pursuit of the extraordinary. As creative innovators with decades of experience in the beverage and culinary space, Lancaster Craft offers a unique perspective borne of reverence for great whiskey and over 25 years of craft brewing and culinary expertise.
To learn more about the London Spirits Competition, visit: https://londonspiritscompetition.com/
To learn more about Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery, visit https://lancastercraft.com/
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