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Scotsman Food & Drink

Edinburgh whisky company reveals new expression and a chance to buy an extremely rare single malt

The Ben Nevis 1972 Single Malt (70cl; 43.2% ABV; £650 RRP): Cù-Sìth picked up gold medals at the 2018 International Wine and Spirits Competition and features a design inspired by the Cù-Sìth, a terrifying large hound, with a murderous bark, said to stalk the Highlands of Scotland.

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Love Drinks

Love Drinks Secures Brighton Gin UK Distribution

In just over 4 years, the brand has already collected many awards including 2018 International Wine & Spirits Award – Gold Medal for Brighton Gin’s artwork and bottle design.

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Wine Folly

A Personal Note From Our Co-Founder, Madeline Puckette (That’s Me!)

I was just awarded Wine Communicator of the Year by International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Whooooa!

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Crush

Crushing on Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc

The Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2016 received the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition’s 2018 Chenin Blanc Trophy – beating all other Chenin Blanc wines entered into this competition to be crowned the world’s best.

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Anglia Farmer

Arable growers seize grape opportunity

A new vineyard is sure to be an attraction when Stuart Scarff and his family welcome the public to Open Farm Sunday on 9 June. At last year’s event more than 600 people visited their Suffolk farm at Combs, Stowmarket.

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Harper's Bazaar

A new wine-gin hybrid has launched just in time for spring

Chapel Down's gin follows the launch of its bacchus gin and chardonnay vodka in November 2017. Last year, its single vineyard estate Kit’s Coty triumphed at the 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition, winning Gold Outstanding.

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PR Newswire

Flor de Caña Volcano surprises travelers in Madrid Airport

Travelers will be able to enjoy a tasting of Flor de Caña's naturally aged and volcano-enriched rums and learn about the brand's liquid credentials, including being awarded 2017 "Best Rum Producer of the Year" by the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.

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European Sponsorship Association

Forsyths announced as official sponsor of IWSC Distiller of the Year award

International Wine & Spirit Competition announces distillery design and build firm Forsyths as official sponsor of IWSC Distiller of the Year award.

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Expert Reviews

Best tequila 2019: Fancy a sunrise, a margarita or a smooth shot? These are the best tequila brands to buy

Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata Silver Tequila comes from one of the most awarded families of tequilas, with six gongs at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, one of the most prestigious in the industry.

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News18

The Tippling Point | How Love for India, Britain and Germany Helped Unearth Secret Recipe of Gin

Monkey 47, the gin became a huge hit. At the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition, the phenomenon was named the World’s Best Gin.

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tecnovino

Abierto el plazo de nominaciones para los Future 50 Awards que convocan WSET & IWSC

Hasta el próximo 14 de marzo se podrán presentar las nominaciones para participar en los Future 50 Awards. Con estos premios el WSET y la IWSC buscan identificar la nueva generación de los mejores expertos en vinos y licores.

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Master of Malt

WSET and IWSC seek out awesomeness in booze with The Future 50

Are you an incredible human-type under the age of 40 who works in booze? Know someone who is? If so, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) want to hear from you!

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Hospitality & Catering News

Brighton Gin Joins Love Drinks’ Portfolio

Since inception, the brand has already collected many awards including the 2018 International Wine & Spirits Award – Gold Medal for artwork and bottle design and Silver at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2018.

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eat. drink. sleep

Step Aside Whisky, There’s a New Spirit in Town

Hattiers Rum has already won a collection of accolades, including critical acclaim from the international spirits trade; scooping the silver outstanding award at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2018.

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Harpers

Nominations open for WSET & IWSC ‘Future 50’ Awards

A new award has been announced that will recognise and celebrate leading lights in the wine and spirits industry.

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Caterer Licensee Hotelier News

Nominations Open For WSET & IWSC ‘Future 50’ Awards

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have joined forces in celebration of their 50th anniversaries to launch ‘The Future 50’, a new initiative that will recognise the next generation of top wine and spirits professionals.

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WSET

Nominations Open for WSET & IWSC "Future 50" Awards

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have joined forces in celebration of their 50th anniversaries to launch "The Future 50", a new initiative that will recognise the next generation of top wine and spirits professionals.

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Drinks Retailing News

WSET and IWSC join forces to launch The Future 50

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have joined forces to celebrate their 50th anniversaries.

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Harpers

Nelson’s Gin Distillery strikes deal with Sovereign Beverage Company

Morgan Holden, operations director at Sovereign Beverage Company, said: “We’re very pleased to be representing this artisan distillery which has shown such significant development since its inception in 2016. We anticipate a particular interest in the Rhubarb and Custard which won a Silver Outstanding award at the recent International Wine & Spirit Competition. We’ve already begun negotiations for the first sale, so we’re really looking forward to taking the Nelson’s Gin brand far and wide.”

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Onboard Hospitality

Making a splash

Locally picked poppies, elderflowers, orange-blossom honey and a range of traditional botanicals make up this modern craft gin which has already won awards in the International Wine and Spirit Competition and was short-listed in the Fresh Discovery Awards by Speciality and Fine Foods.

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