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Jordan Wine Estate awarded IWSC’s White Wine Producer Trophy

Jordan’s Chardonnay dazzled the judges this year. We’re delighted to award this South African winery IWSC 2022 White Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

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El Recuerdo Mezcal awarded IWSC 2022 Agave Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to name El Recuerdo Mezcal the winner of the IWSC 2022 Agave Producer Trophy, sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.

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IWSC names Château de Lacquy winner of its 2022 Brandy Producer Trophy

The winner of this year’s IWSC Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis, is the oldest family estate in Armagnac, Château de Lacquy.

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Junimperium Distillery awarded IWSC International Gin Producer Trophy

This year’s winner of IWSC 2022 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild – is making sure Estonian gin production is firmly on the map.

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IWSC awards Wessex Distillery its 2022 UK Gin Producer Trophy

Having amassed multiple medals at our 2022 awards, we’re delighted to award Wessex Distillery the IWSC 2022 UK Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.

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IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy awarded to La Maison & Velier

With its varied portfolio of expertly crafted rums, La Maison & Velier was highly awarded this year. We’re delighted to announce them as winners of the IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy, sponsored by Vetroelite.

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Kitaya Co awarded IWSC’s 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy

When it comes to awarding the 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy, we’re delighted to honour Kitaya Co, who’s 99-point Honkaku barley Shochu stole the show at recent judging.

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Redbreast awarded IWSC’s 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Redbreast, part of Irish Distillers’ portfolio, the IWSC 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy, sponsored by Labrenta.

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Tomatin Distillery awarded IWSC’s Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

This Highland distillery, just a stone’s throw from Inverness, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to add to Tomatin’s achievements in 2022 with the IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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