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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).

London News Online

Brixton Market rum company wins silverware at international awards

The Brixton Distillery Company, in Brixton market, has been awarded a silver medal in this year’s International Wine & Spirits Competition 2022 (IWSC) for its hand-crafted Market Row Botanical Rum – the second prestigious international award since launching in October 2020.

Rhys Gregory

Silver Circle Distillery honoured at international spirit awards

Just two months after it was launched, Wales’s only aquavit has picked up a silver award at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), the world’s largest and most influential international spirit awards.

Matt Davies

Penwortham No.1 Fairham Gin lands two accolades at Spirits Awards

A Penwortham gin firm has picked up two silver awards for a dry Lancashire gin range at the 2022 IWSC Spirits Awards. As they approach their first anniversary as a distillery, the Signature earned 94 points out of 100 after the firm joined the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London this year, with expert judges from across the global spirits trade.

Annabel Bowles

New Tablelands-grown agave spirit takes out international award just weeks after release

Distiller Mark Watkins is celebrating a win in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) for the new product, which comes just as the first bottles travel to liquor stores across Australia.