" 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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The 2025 results are out: IWSC Global Judging in Austria

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The 2025 results are out: IWSC Global Judging in Austria

Find out which wines led the pack athe the IWSC's third in-situ wine tasting event in Austria.

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Judges’ deliberations: IWSC judging in Kentucky comes to a close

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As the second year of IWSC judging in Kentucky concludes, we look back on the week and speak with our judges to explore the trends that emerged and how they felt about the whiskies and RTDs they assessed.

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IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced

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IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced

This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka, liqueurs, aperitifs and digestifs. Just 3% achieved Gold Outstanding, while 12% were awarded Gold.

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IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One

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IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One

Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.

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IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category

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IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category

Today, Wednesday 28th May, sees the results of the IWSC’s Alternative Drinks categories released to the public. Thie 2025 winners come from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas with one rare 99 point gold medal awarded.

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IWSC 2025 wine results announced

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IWSC 2025 wine results announced

The IWSC is proud to unveil the 2025 wine results, following two weeks of dedicated judging by a panel of global experts.

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The Secret to Breaking Into the UK Wine Scene: Sommeliers and the IWSC

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The Secret to Breaking Into the UK Wine Scene: Sommeliers and the IWSC

To succeed in the UK drinks market, you need more than a great wine - you need the right advocates. The IWSC has spent decades building strong relationships with this influential community, helping producers like you get noticed - and poured - in the right places.

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Dawn Davies MW: The Art of Objective Spirits Evaluation

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Dawn Davies MW: The Art of Objective Spirits Evaluation

As Head Buyer at Speciality Drinks and member of IWSC's Spirits Judging Committee, Dawn Davies MW shares insights into maintaining objectivity in spirits evaluation.

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