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Shining Awards: Agitator Whisky Triumphs at IWSC Awards

“The IWSC, thanks to the vast expertise of its elite jurors from around the world, its high recognition, and its influence, is one of the most prestigious competitions for wine and spirits worldwide. An IWSC medal is a true seal of quality,” says Oskar Bruno, Distillery Manager and Master Blender at Agitator.

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The Best Blended Scotch Whisky, According To The 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition

The 2024 Scotch whisky judging results have been announced by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Thirteen Scotch whiskies were rated at 98 points or higher, winning Gold Outstanding medals. Ten of those whiskies were single malts. The other three Gold Outstanding medals were awarded to blended whisky expressions.

Drinks Trade

This Four Pillars gin has been named ‘the best in the world’ at the IWSC 2024

Results from the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) reaffirm the strength of Australia’s distilling sector, with entrants receiving notable results across a diverse array of categories.

Capricorn Enterprise

Reef Distillers Triumphs at the International Wine and Spirits Competition

Yeppoon’s home-grown organic gin and vodka distillery – Reef Distillers has achieved remarkable success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, securing three prestigious awards.

Avec Media

Suomen ginit, viskit, vodkat ja liköörit menestyivät – tässä kaikki 16 kultamitalia ja tiivistys siitä, mistä IWSC-kilpailussa on kyse

Suomalaistuotteet menestyivät väkevien alkoholijuomien sarjoissa yhdessä alan arvostetuimmista kansainvälisistä kilpailuista. Vielä jännitetään, mitkä kultamitalituotteista nostetaan maailman parhaiksi.

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The Top Tequila, According To The 2024 IWSC Judging

Two Tequila expressions won Gold Outstanding medals and 13 won Gold medals at the 2024 International Wines & Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging.

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The Best Irish Whiskey, According To The 2024 IWSC Judging

Six Irish whiskeys won Gold Outstanding medals, and 14 won Gold medals at the 2024 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging. This is the largest class of Irish whiskey Gold medal winners in the competition’s history and proof positive not only of the revival of Irish whiskey but also that the industry continues to go from strength-t0-strength.

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The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky From The 2024 IWSC Judging

The International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC) has announced the 2024 Scotch whisky judging results. Ten single malt Scotch whiskies won Gold Outstanding medals: two from Islay and four each from Speyside and the Highlands.

Retail Times

Desi Daru Vodka becomes the highest rated flavoured vodka in the world

Desi Daru, the premium vodka brand renowned for its fusion of Indian and British heritage, is thrilled to announce their recent accolades at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024.

Channel Eye

Two international awards for local producer La Mare Wine Estate

Tim Crowley, Managing Director, expressed his immense pride in Jordi, Andrew, and the entire team for their outstanding achievements. He emphasised the significance of the IWSC recognition, stating that it significantly elevates La Mare Wine Estate’s profile as a reputable artisan producer on the global stage.

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The Top Italian Wines: 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition

Ten Italian wines took Gold medals at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Judging (IWSC). All the wines hailed from northern and central Italy, with Piedmont taking 5 out of 10 medals. Barolo, Piedmont’s flagship wine, took three of the Gold medals.

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The Top French Wines: 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition

Forbes highlight the top-performing French wines from the 2024 IWSC.

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The Top Champagne From The 2024 International Wines & Spirits Competition

Not surprisingly Champagne dominated the 2024 International Wines and Spirits (IWSC) French sparkling wine Gold medalists, winning 10 of the top 12 awards. It’s lesser-known neighbor, Saumur, in the Loire Valley, took the balance of the Gold medals.

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The Best Fortified Wines From The 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Thirteen fortified wines took Gold medals at the recently completed International Wine and Spirits Competition. The Gold medalists included five port wines, four Madeira, and four Sherry wines.

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The Top Spanish And Portuguese Wines From The 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Among the multitude of wines vying for recognition from the two countries, only five dry wines, four from Spain and one from Portugal, earned prestigious Gold medals at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging.

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The Top Rosé Wines From The 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition

France dominated the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), rosé wine judging. Producers from Provence winning three of four Gold medals out of a total of more than 200 medalists.

Georgia Today

Bringing Georgian Wine to New Heights

Wine educator Daria Kholodilina, a Ukrainian native living in Georgia since 2013, was named the 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Award on behalf of Georgia by the Global Wine and Spirits Community (IWSC) at this year’s London Wine Fair.

The Shout

IWSC returns to Margaret River

Following a successful Global Judging in Margaret River in 2023, the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) is once again returning to Western Australia to conduct its wine judging, in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association and Wines of Western Australia.

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The Whisky List’s Emma Cookson’s big IWSC win

Emma Cookson, The Whisky List’s (TWL) Whisky Specialist and Editor, has been awarded International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner.

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The World’s Best Vodka—According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition

Each year in London, some of the most seasoned palates in the alcohol industry come together to sample through thousands of liquid entries from across the globe. The event is called the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the annual results, when published, can make or break a brand.

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