Supermarket Spirits
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky was voted by judges as the winner of the Single Malt Scotch Whisky Trophy with no age statement. Eight of the competition’s Gold and Gold Outstanding accolades awarded went to supermarket own labels competing in the same arena as big name brands. The awards are a real tribute to the spirits which have all undergone the IWSC’s rigorous judging process which includes a double blind tasting from the spirit industry’s top palates. Shopper’s baskets up their creds, as top winning spirits are now as accessible as bread and milk. Vodkas from value supermarkets Asda, Morrison’s, Spar and Lidl won coveted Gold awards for their own label liquids: · Morrison’s Signature Vodka, Gold · Spar Imperial Vodka, Gold · Lidl Vodka Rachmaninoff Tripel 3 Destilled Eckerts Wacholder Brennerei GmbH, Gold · Asda Triple Distilled Vodka, Gold Tesco cooped two Gold and one Gold Outstanding for their liqueurs: · Tesco Finest Crème de Pêches 50cl, Gold Outstanding, RRP £9.00 · Tesco Finest Triple Sec, 50cl, Gold, RRP £9.00 · Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur 70cl, Gold, RRP £12.00
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Notes to Editors
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IWSC
- Established in 1969, The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) was the first competition of its kind, set up to seek out, reward and promote the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Now in its 46th year, The IWSC’s relentless pursuit of excellence underpins every aspect of the competition today
- What sets the IWSC apart is the formidable reputation of its judging process. Our panels of carefully selected industry experts comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified educators and respected wine journalists. Every single wine is assessed on its own merits within the context of its class
- Currently receiving entries from around 90 countries, the IWSC is truly international in its reach and recognition
- IWSC partners around the world work throughout the year to drive awareness and promote winners to both trade and consumer audiences
- With 46 years heritage, an IWSC Award is recognised internationally as a badge of quality
- For the full list of Spirit winners or more information, visit: www.iwsc.net
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