2026 No and Low, RTD & Speciality Drinks Categories

Please find the 2026 No and Low, RTD & Speciality Drinks Categories categories listed below. Category definitions have been provided to help you select the right place for your product to be entered.

To enter, click on the category that is the best fit for your product and you will be taken to the online entry form. You will be able to enter multiple categories within one entry.

Entries close at midnight on Friday 4 September 2026

Our discounted Small Producer rate is available for all companies with a turnover less than £2 million and fewer than 10 staff:
Small producer Discount Code

Our discounted Medium Producer rate is available for all companies with a turnover more than £2 million and under £5 million, and fewer than 50 staff:
Medium Producer Discoutn Code

No and Low Alcohol Beer, Cider and Wine

Alcoholic drinks containing low or zero alcohol. Includes beers, wines, spirits and ready-to-drink products formulated to reduce or remove alcohol.

£ 309.00
Standard Rate £ 299.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Drinks categories recognise excellence across alcoholic beverages, celebrating quality, craftsmanship, innovation and performance within the drinks sector. Awards reflect the diversity of beer, wine, spirits and emerging drink formats available to UK consumers.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

Ready To Drink Cocktails and Mixed Drinks

Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages designed for immediate consumption. Includes canned cocktails, spirit mixers and flavoured alcoholic drinks.

£ 309.00
Standard Rate £ 299.00 +(VAT@20%)
Available until

The Drinks categories recognise excellence across alcoholic beverages, celebrating quality, craftsmanship, innovation and performance within the drinks sector. Awards reflect the diversity of beer, wine, spirits and emerging drink formats available to UK consumers.

Judging Criteria

  1. Taste
  2. Texture
  3. Flavour
  4. Aroma
  5. Ingredients List
  6. Provenance
  7. Product Appearance
  8. Packaging
  9. Price Point/Value for Money
  10. Innovation/Aims in the Marketplace

No and Low Alcohol Spirits, Aperitifs and RTD

Alcoholic drinks containing low or zero alcohol. Includes spirits, aperitifs and ready-to-drink products formulated to reduce or remove alcohol.

£ 309.00 +VAT (20%)