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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Spirit and Mixer Awards

Our judges shared their thoughts and highlights from a diverse day of judging our Spirit and Mixer Awards, comprising 8 categories - Gin & Tonic, Vodka Tonics, Agave and Tonic, Whisky Highball, Rum and Tonic, Paloma, Whisky and Ginger Ale and Rum and Cola.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Rum

Following two days of judging our extensive rum category, our panels were left delighted by the variety and styles on show.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Gin

After 3 days of judging gins from all over the world, our panels uncovered some bold and exciting spirits from each of the 3 categories with some excellent results across the board

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: judges’ deliberations on Vodka and Fruit Spirits

“The best year we’ve ever had for vodka at the IWSC” - this was our judges’ summary of the two exciting days of tasting various styles of vodkas. Fruit spirits also didn’t disappoint – read on to discover which flights impressed our experts.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Worldwide Whiskey

With so many countries producing exceptional whiskeys from around the world, our judges were treated to two days of judging the IWSC’s Worldwide Whiskey category.

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Wine news

The IWSC 2024 Wine Results are out

Following two weeks of the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging, today we are delighted to reveal the medal results.

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Join us for the IWSC's 2024 Awards Celebration

The IWSC is delighted to announce the return of its 2024 Awards Celebration, coined by the trade as the "Oscars of the drinks industry" at the iconic Roundhouse on 12 November 2024.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging: Judges’ deliberations on Agave Spirits

Another fantastic day at the IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging as our experts tackled the Agave category. After a tasting that saw tequila and mezcal scoop up medals, we asked our judges which flights stood out the most.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Grape Brandy and Asian Spirits

As we close the doors on another day at our Spirits Judging, our judges were left with smiles on their faces thanks to the impressive quality of spirits on show. With many gold and gold outstanding awards across the day of judging, it’s not surprise why.

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