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IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy awarded to La Maison & Velier
With its varied portfolio of expertly crafted rums, La Maison & Velier was highly awarded this year. We’re delighted to announce them as winners of the IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy, sponsored by Vetroelite.
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Kitaya Co awarded IWSC’s 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy
When it comes to awarding the 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy, we’re delighted to honour Kitaya Co, who’s 99-point Honkaku barley Shochu stole the show at recent judging.
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Redbreast awarded IWSC’s 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Redbreast, part of Irish Distillers’ portfolio, the IWSC 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy, sponsored by Labrenta.
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Tomatin Distillery awarded IWSC’s Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy
This Highland distillery, just a stone’s throw from Inverness, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to add to Tomatin’s achievements in 2022 with the IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.
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2022 Red Wine Producer Trophy awarded to Kanonkop Wine Estate
We’re proud to award fourth-generation producer Kanonkop IWSC 2022 Red Wine Producer of the Year Trophy.
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González Byass awarded 2022 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy
This year, we’re pleased to award the IWSC 2022 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy to one of Spain’s most renowned bodegas, González Byass.
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The IWSC announces winners for its Green Trophies and Old Vine Trophy
As the IWSC continues to focus on its educational and environmental support across the industry, we are delighted to announce the winners of three new trophies awarded at our 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration.
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New RTD Producer Trophy and Low & No Producer Trophy winners announced
With increasing market share, the IWSC created new trophies recognising the popular RTD and Low & No categories. Discover the winners here.
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Piper-Heidsieck awarded the IWSC’s 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy
With their expressive wines, impressive commitment to sustainability and constant desire to innovate, Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck are the worthy winners of this year’s IWSC 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by Denomination Design.
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Jane Anson announced as winner of the IWSC 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy
Having recently shared its shortlist for this year’s Wine Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Vinitaly, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.
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