" The response to our award from gin drinkers in Finland and further beyond was fantastic, and our sales over the years have grown over five-fold. "

Miika Lipiäinen  /  Kyrö Distillery, Finland  /  Gold and silver medals 2019

" IWSC is the pinnacle. We work hard to encourage brands to join our portfolio, so for them to see that we’ve won this award is very helpful. "

David Hood  /  Spirit Cartel, UK  /  Spirits Distributor 2019

" IWSC helped us to realise that we were on the right track at such an early and influential time in our growth as a craft spirits producer. "

Michael Harris  /  Mountain Distilling Company, Australia  /  Gold 2019

" When we’re talking to new partners, having this award to say that our spirits are great quality makes a difference when at the negotiation table. "

Nick Ravenhall  /  ATOM Brands, UK  /  UK Gin Producer 2019

" There are a lot of spirits competitions out there these days. Pretty soon we might even need a competition for the best competitions! If ever such a day arrived, it’s a safe bet that the IWSC would take home a 'double gold'. "

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The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential low & no and alternative drinks awards

Whether you're looking for expert, impartial evaluation, benchmarking or generating trade and consumer interest - we're here to help. The International Wine & Spirit Competition has over 50 years of experience, world-renowned judges, an innovative and market-driven approach and we give feedback on all entries. Enter IWSC's international awards to get your drinks noticed.

Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries

Alternative drinks

Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries

Founder of Club Soda and IWSC judge Laura Willoughby MBE shares what it takes for a low and no-alcohol drink to achieve gold medal status.

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Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze

Alternative drinks

Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze

In this edition of the IWSC Insider, we catch up with Millie Gooch, writer, Low & No advocate and judge, who shares how the IWSC helps shape the emerging Low & No category.

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Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy

Alternative drinks

Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy - Franklin & Sons.

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Curatif awarded IWSC 2024 RTD Producer Trophy

Alternative drinks

Curatif awarded IWSC 2024 RTD Producer Trophy

The IWSC is thrilled to announce that Curatif is the winner of the 2024 RTD Producer Trophy.

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Edenvale Beverages – winner of IWSC 2024 Low & No Producer Trophy

Alternative drinks

Edenvale Beverages – winner of IWSC 2024 Low & No Producer Trophy

We are pleased to share that the winner of The IWSC 2024 Low & No Producer Trophy is Edenvale Beverages.

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The IWSC announces 2024 Alternative Drinks trophy winners

Alternative drinks

The IWSC announces 2024 Alternative Drinks trophy winners

Our judges gathered to retaste all of the 2024 gold-winning alternative drinks, selecting the best of the best for this year's trophy winners.

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IWSC announces shortlists for 2024 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies

Alternative drinks

IWSC announces shortlists for 2024 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies

The IWSC is thrilled to reveal the shortlist for its Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies. Both Low and No, and RTD are some of the fastest growing categories in the IWSC, with continued innovation every year

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IWSC reveals the 2024 Alternative Drinks medal results

Alternative drinks

IWSC reveals the 2024 Alternative Drinks medal results

Following our Alternative Drinks Judging on 23 – 24 May, we are delighted to reveal the medal results.

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07 March

2025 Wine & Sake Judging in London

07 March

2025 Spirits (& Mixer) Judging in London