Mầm Distillery Wins 5 Awards at the London Spirits Competition 2026

At the London Spirits Competition 2026, Mầm Distillery made its mark with 5 international awards, including 2 Gold Medals and 3 Silver Medals. This is a significant milestone not only for the brand but also for the journey of bringing spirits made from Vietnamese agricultural produce to the international market.

The two products awarded Gold Medals are the Moc Chau “ruddy face” apricot and Mùa Hà Nội. Among them, the Moc Chau “ruddy face” apricot was awarded the Double Gold title with a score of 96 points, becoming the only representative from Southeast Asia to achieve this feat at this year’s competition. This result demonstrates the true potential of indigenous ingredients when properly harnessed and processed.

In addition, three products—EDV Jujube, Coco Daisy Gin, and Mekong Delta Paper Lime—were awarded Silver Medals, each representing a distinct approach to Vietnamese agricultural produce. EDV Jujube (Bang La apple) features a round and deep structure, evoking a warm and balanced sensation. Coco Daisy Gin, distilled from cúc chi chrysanthemum, demonstrates a refined direction with clear yet substantial floral notes; supported by a solid spirit base, it creates an overall profile that is both elegant and profound. Meanwhile, the Mekong Delta Paper Lime retains the signature brightness and sharpness of the native lime variety, delivering a clean and crisp finish.

The London Spirits Competition is one of the most prestigious competitions in the spirits industry, where products are evaluated not only on their quality but also on their marketability, from price point to packaging design. Winning an award here means that a product is not just “delicious” from a technical standpoint, but also holds strong competitive potential in the real-world consumer market.

The distinctiveness of Mầm Distillery’s approach lies in its ingredient selection. Instead of relying on conventional ingredients, Mầm focuses on Vietnamese agricultural produce—familiar fruits and botanicals such as apricot, dracontomelon (sấu), Bang La apple, chrysanthemum, and paper lime—striving to fully preserve their inherent characteristics throughout the distillation process. Consequently, each product is not merely a spirit or a fermented note, but a different way of telling the story of the land, climate, and culture from which the ingredients originate.

Winning multiple awards at an international competition like the London Spirits Competition is not merely a recognition of quality; it also opens doors for products bearing the Vietnamese identity to reach international consumers. In the context of a rapidly growing craft spirits industry, brands like Mầm are helping to reshape how the world perceives ingredients and flavors from Vietnam.

For Mầm Distillery, this journey does not stop at awards. International recognition serves as the driving force for the brand to continue pursuing its chosen path: crafting spirits from indigenous ingredients meticulously and sustainably. This ensures that when each product reaches the consumer, it delivers not only an exceptional tasting experience but also the story of the very land where it originated.