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The Drinks Business Awards 2023 shortlist revealed
Ahead of the DB Awards ceremony, which takes place at the London Wine Fair on Tuesday 16 May, we unveil the impressive brands that have made it onto the shortlist.
Held annually, The Drinks Business Awards recognise and reward the top performers across the international drinks industry from the last 12 months, in categories spanning the full gamut from marketing campaigns and impactful launches to seamless distribution and exceptional individuals.
The diverse range of contenders were carefully considered by our expert judging panels and the below shortlists reflect the cream of the crop in the drinks trade; those organisations that really impressed.
Additional awards, including Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year, will be announced during the ceremony at the London Wine Fair. For the full list of categories please scroll to the end of the article.
Best Design & Packaging Wine
- CF Napa for Clos du Val ‘Bernard’s Cuvée’
- CF Napa for The Grappler
- Denomination for On the Fringe
- Denomination for Second Glance
- Gutter&Stars
Best Design & Packaging Spirits
- Denomination for Los Dias Magicos
- Douglas Laing Big Peat for The Smokehouse Edition
- Patron El Alto
- Onikishi Japanese Whisky for Cherry Blossom
Independent Retailer of the Year
- Club Soda Tasting Room and Bar
- Brunswick Fine Wines and Spirits
- EW Wines
Online Retailer of the Year
- The Whisky Exchange
- Master of Malt
- Ocado Retail
- BlockBar
Fine Wine Retailer of the Year
- Bordeaux Index
- Majestic Wine
- Brunswick Fine Wines & Spirits
On-Trade Supplier of the Year
- Graft Wine Company
- Hallgarten & Novum Wines
- Liberty Wines
- Majestic Commercial
- Speciality Drinks
Best Drinks Event
- Waddesdon Wine Collection Tasting 2022
- Wine & Travel Week 2023 by Essência Company
- The Whisky Exchange Cognac Show
Trade Campaign of the Year
- Alsace Wines by SLAM Communications
- Brooklyn Brewery; This is Brooklyn by Richmond & Towers
- De Bortoli Blue Gris Campaign
- JFOODO Sake Seafood Sensations by SLAM Communications
Social Media Campaign of the Year
- Caleño X Thursday Dating Stunt
- California Wine Week by First Pour on behalf of the California Wine Institute
- De Bortoli’s April Fools Day Campaign
- Challenging Perceptions with Wynns
PR Company of the Year
- Button Collective
- CUBE Communications
- KLG Public Relations
- Richmond & Towers
- Sunny Side UP
Best Supply Chain Initiative
- The Online Tasting Company
- STI Internazionale
- VinLog by Kuehne+Nagel
Drinks Company of the Year
- Bancroft Wines
- Hallgarten & Novum Wines
- Liberty Wines
- Viña Luis Felipe Edwards
Also announced during the awards ceremony will be the winners of the following categories:
MAN OF THE YEAR
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
YOUNG ACHIEVER
THE SPARFLEX AWARD FOR BEST UK SPARKLING WINE PACKAGING
MULTIPLE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
RETAIL BUYING TEAM OF THE YEAR
BEST LAUNCH
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR
LOGISTICS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
TRADING PLATFORM OF THE YEAR
CONSUMER CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
BEST CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM
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