" 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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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller

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Meet the Champion: Philipp Reinstaller

Fresh from winning the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, which was held in London last week, we caught up with 2024 champion Philipp Reinstaller – head sommelier at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles at The OWO – to find out how he kept his nerve during the final, why he has his sights set on the world title, and which celebrity he served Krug to...

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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit

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Introducing Talis' New Production Unit

It’s not all about the liquid. The way a bottle looks, feels and functions in a consumer’s hands is a huge factor in persuading a potential buyer to part with their money, and also greatly influences an individual’s drinking experience. In 2013, closures giant Cork Supply spotted a gap in the luxury spirits market for high quality premium stoppers, and so they created Talis, which

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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers

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The science of carbonation: Why your serve tastes better when using higher quality, carbonated mixers

Mixers have long been overlooked by consumers and the on-trade alike, playing - at best - the supporting role to spirit’s top billing, but drinks pioneers Franklin & Sons are on a mission to make us understand our mixers better. They are also determined to give something back to the drinks industry, so are starting with the people who know their beverages best and truly

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IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey

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IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey

After our inaugural North American Whiskey Judging in Kentucky, members of our judging panel shared their thoughts on the whiskey they tasted, the trends they have noticed, as well as their advice to American producers seeking to grow their exports.

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule

The IWSC is delighted to reveal the programme for our 2024 Awards Celebration at the Roundhouse, London.

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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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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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20 November

2025 Georgia Global Judging Wine & Spirits awards

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2025 Alternative Drinks (including Low/No, Cider, RTDs, Vermouth etc)