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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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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Bitters and Liqueurs
After a busy day judging bitters and liqueurs, we sat down with our judges to find out what caught their attention
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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Scotch Whisky
Our Spirits judging has kicked off with one of the IWSC’s biggest categories – Scotch whisky. We caught up with our judges right after the tasting.
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Leah van Deventer: let’s show the world what South African spirits are capable of!
IWSC’s Judge & Spirits Ambassador in South Africa Leah van Deventer on South African brandy, the country’s fierce fruit spirits, gin distilled with Cape Floral botanicals, and how the IWSC can help put local spirits on the global stage.
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IWSC and Spirits Kiosk: bringing new market opportunities to our winners
We are thrilled to share that this year we will continue our collaboration with Spirits Kiosk, part of Enotria & Coe, offering our medal-winning spirits an opportunity to gain new on-trade and off-trade listings.
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Introducing IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy
Ahead of the closing date for our Spirits Awards entries, we are delighted to announce our new London Dry Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.
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Emma Cookson announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner
We are delighted to reveal that our winner for our Emerging Talent in Spirtis Communication award is Emma Cookson.
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Oscar Perry announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending winner
We are delighted to reveal that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Bartending award, sponsored by William Grant & Sons is Oscar Perry.
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Rohan Shah announced as IWSC's 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits winner
We are delighted to award Rohan as the winner for our 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits award.
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