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Alternative drinks
Familia Torres awarded IWSC’s 2023 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Familia Torres the IWSC 2023 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by BevZero.
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IWSC announces the results from its 2023 judging of 100% fresh pressed cider, perry & fruit wine
Following our judging last week, we are delighted to announce the medal results for this emerging category.
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100% fresh pressed Cider, Perry & Fruit Wine Judging: deliberations from our judges
Following the IWSC judging of ciders, perries and fruit wines, we caught up with our experts to hear about the highlights of the tasting.
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The IWSC announces 2023 Alternative Drinks Trophy winners
The IWSC announce their 2023 Low Alcohol, No Alcohol, Lighter Alcohol, RTD, Vermouth and Huangjiu Trophies
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IWSC announces shortlists for new Low & No Wine and Spirits, RTD & Mixer Producer Trophies
The IWSC announces the shortlists for its 2023 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies
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IWSC 2023 Alternative Drinks results are out
Following our extensive judging of several important drinks categories on 21 – 22 June, today we are delighted to reveal our 2023 Alternative Drinks medal results.
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2023 Alternative Drinks Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2
We heard from our judges following two days of judging the IWSC's Alternative Drinks Awards
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2023 Huangjiu Judging: deliberations from our judges
On Monday, 19 June the IWSC held the first-ever huangjiu awards in Europe. We caught up with our judges to hear about the highlights of the tasting and the unique flavour profile of this ancient Chinese drink.
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The IWSC brings its international cider awards to Somerset
This summer, the IWSC is bringing its international awards to Somerset, South West England, to judge cider, perry, and fruit wine made from 100% juice, not from concentrate.
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94% of Bartenders are stocking no/low
CROSSIP has released its own industry report which celebrates the news that 88% of on-trade venues are now offering no and low alcohol alternative drinks for consumers.
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