After almost three years of pandemic-related cocktail competition drought, the industry has exploded back to life, with multiple comps now accepting entries. Hosts Simon and Andy take this opportunity to look back at some of the best competition trips they have been on, in an effort to remind bartenders how great these experiences can be, and inspire them to get involved. Simon also lays out in detail the delights that await winners of the Hepple Gin and Whistlepig Rye competitions, which are both currently open for entries on BarLifeUK.com.

View and enter the Hepple comp here. 

View and enter the Whistlepig comp here. 

The World Class Studios roadshow is back this Summer, visiting Leeds, Edinburgh, and London in the coming weeks. And this year, BarLifeUK's very own Simon Webster is on the panel...