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Sunday Observer

IDL’s Aybrook & Mason Old Reserve wins seven international awards

At the IWSC, IDL’s Old Reserve Arrack made history as the first Sri Lankan spirit to win a Gold Medal, affirming its status as a premier example of traditional Arrack blending and placing it among the world’s finest spirits. IDL’s creativity shone through with the introduction of two exceptional Arrack variations.

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkish wines awarded medals in competiton

Tuğrul Şavkay Turkish Wines Competition, organized by the Wine Friends Association for the last 34 years, was held internationally for the first time this year as part of the “International Wine and Spirits Competition - IWSC.”

T24

Uluslararası Şarap Yarışması'nda Türk şaraplarına 5 altın, 40 gümüş, 122 bronz madalya

Şarap Dostları Derneği tarafından 34 yıldır kesintisiz düzenlenen Tuğrul Şavkay Türk Şarapları Yarışması, bu yıl ilk kez "International Wine and Spirits Competition - IWSC" uluslararası yarışmaları kapsamında gerçekleştirildi.

Sunshine Coast News

Spirits from the land: award-winning distillery strikes gold for Aussie flavours

Recently Beachtree’s Skippy Gin won gold the gin/spirit category of the 2023 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) and a silver in the gin and tonic micro-category.

The Shout

IWSC recognises Australian producers among world’s best

The accolades keep coming for Australian spirits, with three Australian distilleries shortlisted for IWSC Producer of the Year in their categories.

Biz Community

South African brandies shine on world stage

South African brandy-makers scooped up 18 medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and were the only SA recipients of Gold across categories at this year's prestigious event.

Breaking Belize News

Copalli Rum wins a gold and silver medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2023

Copalli Rum, a Belizean rum brand, has proudly taken home two prestigious awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2023.

The Westmorland Gazette

Lanty Slee Liquor Co Wrynose Rum and Fell Dew Vodka win IWSC awards

A LAKE District distillery that opened for business last year is raising a toast after winning two awards in one of the most distinguished competitions in the drinks industry.

FoodTechBiz

Camikara makes India proud globally

The first Indian Rum to ever win a Gold Medal at the Prestigious IWSC Awards 2023, with 95 Points

Is Stories

Doja Gin, the World’s first Japanese Gin continues to gain recognition globally

East Side Distillery, the creators of the world’s first Indo-Japanese Gin DOJA, announced that they have been awarded 2 bronze medals in the IWSC

Forbes

The World’s Best Bourbon 2023 International Wines And Spirits Competition

The top performing Bourbon from the IWSC's 2023 spirits awards have been showcased in Forbes by Joseph V Micallef.

Forbes

The World’s Best Irish Whiskey 2023 International Wines And Spirits Competition

The top performing irish whiskies from the IWSC's 2023 spirits awards have been showcased in Forbes by Joseph V Micallef.

Forbes

The World’s Best Scotch Whiskies 2023 International Wines And Spirits Competition

The top performing scotch whiskies from the IWSC's 2023 spirits awards have been showcased in Forbes by Joseph V Micallef.

The Shout

Non-alc expert reflects on IWSC judging

Last month, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) hosted its third competition for the burgeoning no and low (NOLO) alcohol category in London. Australian industry expert, Amy Armstrong, was among the judges, and spoke to The Shout about her experience.

James Bayley

The IWSC, in partnership with Green Wine Future, announces new Green Wine Initiative accolade

The IWSC’s Green Wine Initiative award, in partnership with Green Wine Future, has been created to recognise the growth of considerate winemaking practices and highlight the impressive work being carried out by producers across the world to improve their sustainability credentials.

RETAIL TIMES

OPHIR Aromatic Bitters comes out on top at this year's IWSC

Joseph V Micallef

The Best Tequilas And Mezcals: The 2022 International Wine And Spirits Competition

In the Tequila and Mezcal category, one of the competition’s fastest growing segments, a total of three Tequilas and six Mezcals were awarded the coveted Gold Outstanding medal. The winners ranged from iconic brands like 1800 to new, emerging Mezcal brands like Mezcal Amores or Casa Lumbre.

Jamaica Observer

Monymusk Plantation Rums cops 3 prestigious IWSC Awards

KINGSTON, Jamaica - National Rums of Jamaica Limited's Monymusk Plantation Rums walked away with three titles from this year's staging of the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) Awards.

Foodology

Three Golds for Corby at International Wine and Spirit Competition

At the 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition, gold medals were adorned on Corby’s Lot No. 40 Dark Oak Rye Whisky — called “outstanding” by the judges — Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby was also awarded two silver medals and three bronzes at the annual awards that set the international benchmark for quality.

PR Newswire

Cutwater Spirits Wins Big at IWSC 2022 including Outstanding Medals for Mezcals

San Diego-based distillery, Cutwater Spirits, is proud to announce its latest accolades from the esteemed International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2022 including a Gold Outstanding medal for both Cutwater Mezcals (Joven and Reposado).