London Tasting Awards 2026 Results: 382 Medals Awarded Across 30 Countries


Published on 2026-04-23

The London Tasting Awards 2026 has revealed its full results following a blind tasting held on 22 April 2026 in Hackney, London. Products from 30 countries were assessed by an international panel of 20 nationalities — one of the most diverse judging panels in the competition's history.


40 Trophies of Excellence · 382 total medals


A Blind, impartial process


Every product is assessed blind — no producer, no country, no price point. This rigorous methodology guarantees that every LTA medal carries genuine credibility for producers, importers, and consumers alike.


"Fair, unbiased, professional evaluation you can trust."


3 new Trophy categories in 2026


Reflecting the evolution of the global drinks market, this edition introduces three new trophies:


Non-alcoholic — responding to the no/low boom across UK retail


Cider — recognising European cider quality and diversity


Ready-to-drink (RTD) — acknowledging the growing sophistication of this category


Discover the full results: www.londontastingawards.com


Registration for the LTA 2027 opens November 2026 — open to wine, beer, spirits, cider, RTD and non-alcoholic producers worldwide.