A vegan label is important for many in the allergy world as it’s the only way of telling that milk and egg have not been used during production of wines and prosecco.

Other entries here can include free from spirits and botanical mixers whose complex flavours are always appreciated by judges.

We also welcome an assortment of free from, premium drinks that offer unique health & lifestyle benefits, and would stand up well next to traditional cocktails, spirits, wines and mainstream soft drinks. Functional, nutritional and botanical drinks are experiencing fast growth in the sector, are often top 14 allergen free and also offer gentle mood-enhancement without any of the effects of alcohol.

Energy and sports drinks can help elevate cognition and mood, and often display clean ingredient lists and good nutritional profiles using alternative sources of caffeine.