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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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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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