" Wine awards are super important. You’re judged at a similar level to other wines and to come out on top means that people trust what you’re doing. "

Tamara Roberts  /  Ridgeview Wine Estate, UK  /  IWSC President 2020

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An IWSC accolade is one of the key pieces of getting your name out there, to actually tell people not only that you exist but also that you have quality, that you are a great product.

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Billy Abbott  /  The Whisky Exchange  /  2022 Spirits Communicator of the Year, shortlist

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Some of the most discerning and demanding palates in the spirits industry can be found at the IWSC’s judging sessions, so achieving any kind of medal is no mean feat!

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Guy Hodcroft  /  Bordeaux Index  /  Judge

" One of the biggest successes we can point to off the back of our IWSC awards, are the largescale customers we have won as a direct result of the award. "

John Hall  /  Trevethan Distillery  /  2021 UK Gin Producer Trophy

"In a competition where the bar is high – the IWSC wine judging process is fair but demanding so achieving a medal is meaningful."

Rebecca Palmer  /  Corney & Barrow  /  Judge

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.

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IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential

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IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential

Following our first Wine Judging in China, our judges talked through some of their highlights, discoveries and shared their advice to producers looking to enter international markets.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative

The IWSC Green Wine Initiative Trophy recognises the myriad of ways winemakers are shifting their production methods and viticulture practises to be more sustainable. Discover our 2024 shortlist.

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IWSC announces 2024 Wine trophy winners

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IWSC announces 2024 Wine trophy winners

Having retasted all gold-medal winning wines from our 2024 Awards, our judges selected the winners of the IWSC’s coveted Wine trophies.

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IWSC announces 2024 Spirits trophy winners

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IWSC announces 2024 Spirits trophy winners

Following the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging earlier this year, we are thrilled to reveal the winners of our spirits trophies. Members of our Spirits Judging Committee gathered to retaste all of the 2024 gold-winning spirits, selecting the very best for this year's trophy winners.

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The IWSC announces 2024 Alternative Drinks trophy winners

Alternative drinks

The IWSC announces 2024 Alternative Drinks trophy winners

Our judges gathered to retaste all of the 2024 gold-winning alternative drinks, selecting the best of the best for this year's trophy winners.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Spirit Initiative

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Spirit Initiative

The IWSC Green Spirit Trophy recognises the multitude of considerate spirit production practices across the world. Discover our 2024 shortlist.

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Old Vine Trophy

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Old Vine Trophy

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the Old Vine Producer Trophy, in collaboration with the Old Vine Conference.

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11 - 11 November

2024 Austrian Wine Tasting

The Stables

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12 - 12 November

2024 Awards Ceremony

Roundhouse, London

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