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Forbes
Flor de Caña To Release Limited 30-Year-Old Rum Priced At $1,200
Flor de Caña is a family-owned company based in Nicaragua that has won numerous awards, including No. 1 Rum Producer in the World from the International Wine and Spirit Competition.
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Whisky Intelligence
World class English distillery brings home global awards
The Cotswolds Distillery range of whiskies and gin have triumphed at the 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the Great Taste Awards.
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Just Drinks
Why rye whisky is set to go global
Earlier this month, Southwold-based Adnams scooped a major prize at the prestigious IWSC awards with its newly-released rye malt, gaining a 'Gold Outstanding' and a lofty 98 out of 100 points from the judging panel.
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Scotch Malt Whisky
Whyte & Mackay Whisky Portfolio Strikes Gold At IWSC 2019
Whyte & Mackay is toasting the success of its whisky portfolio this week after landing fifteen Gold and Gold Outstanding awards at this year’s prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Whisky Intelligence
Redbreast soars in global spirits tastings
Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has taken home the World Whisky Trophy at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition, one of the world’s most influential spirits competitions, now in its 50th year.
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Henley Standard
Winery wins award for liqueur made with Sicilian oranges
The Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery’s Old Luxters blood orange liqueur received a bronze award in the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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Blog Preston
Gin from Goosnargh wins gold at international awards
Goosnargh Gin, which was started by husband and wife Richard and Rachel Trenchard in October 2018, has been awarded a Gold for its Chapter One – Signature Gin in the International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC).
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Joe
Cork-based whiskey wins title for the best whiskey in the world
With a total score of 98 out of 100, the Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey was awarded the Worldwide Whiskey Award for 2019, beating off some serious competition from around the world, as well as from other strong brands made here in Ireland, too.
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Irish Central
Irish whiskey distilled in Cork named best in the world
An Irish whiskey has been awarded the World Whisky Trophy at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Bar Magazine
IWSC 2019 highlights key trends in the world of spirits
The IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) has released its annual results, detailing the key spirits trends to watch over for the next year.
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The Irish Post
Ireland is now officially home to the best whiskey in the world
An Irish whiskey has just been awarded one of the highest honours at the annual International Wine and Spirit Competition.
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Infosurhoy
Kavalan Scoops ‘Gold Outstanding’ and 4 ‘Golds’ in Tougher IWSC
Kavalan has scored top honours from a more stringent International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) this year with criteria for its “Gold Outstanding” and “Gold” now that bit tougher to achieve.
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CPH Post
Danish rum wins international plaudits
Fanø Skibsrom took home a silver and a bronze medal for its rum, Havmanden og Havfruen, in the ‘Spiced Rum’ category at the IWSC – which is viewed as one of the most prestigious awards in the business.
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CBS News
The emergence of award-winning English wine
The Champagne region of France may have reigned supreme in the world of sparkling wine for centuries -- but increasingly, it’s being given a run for its money by one of its closest neighbors. England is now producing some of the globe’s finest sparkling wine.
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Food For Thought
Symphonia No 1 Dry Gin Awarded IWSC Silver Medal
Symphonia No 1 Dry Gin, distilled in Northern Ireland at The Woodlab Distillery, has been awarded a silver medal at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Scotch Malt Whisky
Redbreast Takes World Whisky Trophy At IWSC 2019
Redbreast 12 year old single pot still Irish whiskey continues to impress by scooping the World Whisky Trophy at the prestigious IWSC 2019.
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Scotch Malt Whisky
Cotswolds English Single Malt Scoops More Global Awards
Cotswolds English Single Malt whisky continues to impress by scooping gold medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the Great Taste Awards.
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The Gin Kin
This Australian Daisy Gin has been voted the best in the world
An Australian gin has been awarded the Best Contemporary Gin in the World at a prestigious awards ceremony for wine and spirits.
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Xpose.ie
World Baijiu Day: What you need to know about the world’s most popular spirit
An ancient white spirit that really does have all the bells and whistles, baijiu is the national spirit of China, and the best selling liquor on the planet. And while it’s rare in the West, it’s been cited by the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) as the one of the 2019 spirit trends to watch.
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Malthound
Redbreast 12 Year Old Wins More Awards!
Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which is crafted at Midleton Distillery by Irish Distillers, has taken home the World Whisky Trophy at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition, one of the world’s most influential spirits competitions, now in it’s 50th year.
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