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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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Crush
Crush's top bottles of bubbly for Valentine's 2019
The selection includes Villiera Monro Brut 2012, which was awarded an IWSC Gold Outstanding medal
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South China Morning Post
GINSTR’s in town: ‘World’s Best Gin for a G&T’ goes sky high in Hong Kong’s Ozone bar
German distillery GINSTR has just picked up a double gold at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London and is bringing its fine spirits to Hong Kong and China.
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Sunday Guardian Live
‘Demand for wine less than what it could be in India’
Steven Spurrier is an acclaimed wine expert from Britain and a wine merchant who is often referred to as “the champion of French wine”. Spurrier has also developed his own English sparkling wine, Bride Valley. In conversation with Guardian 20, Spurrier speaks about his 50-year-old journey in the wine space and about his autobiography, Wine: A Way of life.
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Business Up North
Cooper King Puts Yorkshire Gin On The Map
The gin now has two international awards to its name, the first being a Gold award at the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s DMA awards in October 2018.
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Aspect County
The home of fine English wines
As our experience ‘matured’, the wines started developing their now distinctive English character; crisp and aromatic, with delicate citrus, apple and pear notes. It wasn’t long before they started winning a variety of prestigious awards. The awards started with our 1981 Gutenborner winning a silver medal in the 1983 International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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Harpers
The rise of Nordic gins
The gin market is a whirlwind of activity. According to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), Brits bought over 60 million bottles worth over £1.6 billion in the year to June 2018, up 38% on the same period the previous year.
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Harpers
Conversion Group adds Gracie Events to investment portfolio
The Conversion Group has added fine wine events specialists Gracie Events to its expanding portfolio of investments in luxury businesses.
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The Jackal
How well do you know your Scotch?
Glenlivet is one and Founders Reserve is one of the most accessible, a delicate and citrusy whisky, that won Silver Outstanding Medal at the 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).
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DFNI Frontier
Penderyn Welsh whisky targets travel retail expansion
Welsh whisky distillers Penderyn will be expanding its presence in travel retail after signing an agreement with Haleybrooke International and McG Consultants. The company’s products have won numerous awards across the years, including two gold medals at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
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Komorebi Post
South African Wine Vineyards Restoring Nelson Mandela’s Legacy
The hard work over the last few years by this extraordinary wine maker and owner have paid off handsomely. Alistair’s wines have been recognised and applauded around the world.
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The Moodie Davitt Report
Penderyn partners with Haleybrooke International in travel retail
Penderyn whiskies claimed two gold medals in the 2019 International Wine and Spirits Competition.
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Business Up North
Yorkshire Start-Up Distillery Wins Bronze In World Gin Awards
The gin now has two international awards to its name, the first being a Gold award at the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s DMA awards in October 2018.
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Derbyshire Live
Burns Night: 7 superb Scotch whiskies to enjoy this January
Celebrated the world over, Burns Night - January 25, the birthday of Scottish 18th century poet Robert Burns - is the perfect excuse to savour a drop of the golden stuff.
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Bournemouth Echo
English sparkling wines are in, Prosecco is out: 6 drinking trends in 2019
"South Africa has been upping quality in a steady curve for the last decade and is now at the stage where its entry-level wines are effortlessly winning high medals and happy converts," says Adam Lechmere, general manager, International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Whisky Intelligence
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society retains prestigious award to end year on a high
These final accolades conclude the year of awards, which include wins in the Luxury Masters competition, 11 awards in the International Wine and Spirits Competition, 12 awards in the Scotch Whisky Masters, and an unprecedented seven double-gold medals out of our seven total whiskies submitted at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
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Drinks Business
WSET to mark 50 years of wine education
The WSET will partner with the IWSC, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, for a new initiative that will identify the next generation of leading wine and spirits professionals and emphasise the importance of developing new talent through education and awards.
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Harpers
WSET introduces global education week as part of 50th anniversary activity
Looking ahead to the next 50 years, the WSET said it had joined forces with the IWSC to launch a ‘The Future 50’ initiative designed to identify the next generation of leading wine and spirits professionals and emphasise the importance of developing new talent through education and awards.
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Bar Magazine
WSET celebrates 50 years of Wine and Spirit Education
Looking ahead to the next 50 years, WSET is partnering with the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, for a new initiative that will identify the next generation of leading wine and spirits professionals and emphasise the importance of developing new talent through education and awards.
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Forbes
Experts Predict What You'll Be Drinking In 2019
Whisky and other spirit distillers are looking towards sustainability goals, according to judges at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), who pointed towards brands such as Glenmorangie and its recycling of casks into sunglasses and surfboards.
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