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Cornwall cider named as 'best in the world' at international awards

A LOW-alcohol cider made in Cornwall has won an international award in an 'alternative drinks' category. Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low-alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Man of Many

Four Pillars Named World’s Best Gin Maker…Again

Lightning can strike thrice. Australian spirits label Four Pillars has made history, becoming the industry’s first gin producer to be named world’s best three times. At the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), Four Pillars claimed the title of International Gin Producer of the Year, an honour the Healesville-based distillery also nabbed in 2019 and 2020.

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Forbes

The Best Wines In The World-According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition

Each year, the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the beverage world, brings back all its individual wine winners across various categories to determine the best of the best.

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Asda Corporate

Get into the spirit! Asda’s range of award-winning spirits and liqueurs are perfect for party season

Whether stocking up the home bar pre-Christmas or looking for what to gift friends and family, Asda’s range of own-brand, award-winning spirits and liqueurs cater to everyone from Espresso Martini fans to Whisky connoisseurs. With prices starting at £8 for IWSC Gold medal winners, customers can find fantastic quality bottles for a bargain price tag.

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Time Out

This Victorian distillery was just crowned the world's best gin maker for a record third time

Here's some good news to lift your spirits (see what we did there?). On October 19, the 2023 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) was held in London, with Victoria's very own gin hero Four Pillars winning International Gin Producer of the Year for the third time.

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nippon.com

Japan's Hamada Syuzou Wins Int'l Prize for "Shochu" Producer

London, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese distillery Hamada Syuzou Co. has won top prize for "shochu" spirits producer at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition.

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Wave3

Bardstown Bourbon Company named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer

The Bardstown Bourbon Company was named the 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer by the International Wine and Spirits Competition on Friday. The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential spirits competition, dating back to 1969.

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NZ Herald

Church Road only NZ winery nominated for prominent international award

Church Road chief winemaker Chris Scott says he is honoured that their red wine was nominated in the 2023 Red Wine Producer of the Year category at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Forbes

The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The 2023 International Wine And Spirits Competition

What a banner year it’s been for Bardstown Bourbon Company. Back in March, the celebrated Kentucky spirits maker received top score at the International Wine and Spirits Competition for its 6-year-old Origin Series release: 98 out of 100 points. And now that very same prestigious organization has just awarded BBC the title of “Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year” at its annual awards ceremony in London.

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Drinks Trade

Australia triumphant at the IWSC Trophy presentation in London

Top Shelf, Four Pillars, Curatif, Cape Mentelle and Larry Cherabino were amongst the Australian movers and shakers that came up trumps last night at the International Wine and Spirits Awards (IWSC) in London. The results establish Australia as a serious player in global drinks production.

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7News

Australian gin Four Pillars voted world’s best for a third time at International Wine & Spirit Competition

Australia is again home to the world’s best gin after taking the crown for a record third time. Victoria’s Yarra Valley-based gin distillery Four Pillars was named 2023 International Gin Producer of the Year in London on Thursday.

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Whiskey Raiders

‘They Set The Standard for the Modern Bourbon Experience’: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year

On Friday, Bardstown Bourbon Company announced it won Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

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Inside FMCG

Australian distillers take out major awards at IWSC 2023

Vodka maker Grainshaker, gin maker Four Pillars, RTD brand Curatif, and wineries Cape Mentelle and Cherubino all won major awards at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) held in London this week.

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The Shout

Four Pillars and Grainshaker score global wins

The rise and rise of Australian spirits on the global stage is showing no signs of slowing with the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) naming Four Pillars and Grainshaker International Gin and International Vodka Producer of the year respectively.

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Wine Titles

Two Margaret River wineries shortlisted for the IWSC Producer of the Year

Yesterday the IWSC announced that Margaret River’s Voyager Estate and Cherubino have been shortlisted for 2023 IWSC Wine Producer of the Year Trophy.

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Biz Community

Heineken Beverages wins 36 medals at IWSC

Heineken Beverages has won 36 medals at the 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Farmers Review Africa

HEINEKEN Beverages premium wines richly rewarded at IWSC

The wine portfolio of HEINEKEN Beverages has been on a winning streak, garnering no fewer than 36 medals at the 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), one of the most prestigious and influential competitions of its kind globally.

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The Westmorland Gazette

Broughton Bank Perry and Cider wins gold award

AN ORGANIC cider producer has won a gold award from the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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The Island

BUSINESSWines and spirits made in Sri Lanka recognised among international brands

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.

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Drinks Trade

Australian Vintage wins inaugural low-alcohol IWSC trophy

Australian Vintage has won nine medals and the Lighter Alcohol Trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023.

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