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IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in Georgia 2026: judges' deliberations
Kicking off our 2026 Global Judging events, we headed to Georgia for the IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in the country. We caught up with the judges to find out what stood out the most.
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Spirit news
Billy Abbott revealed as Winner of the 2026 Spirits Communicator trophy
Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is delighted to reveal the winner of its 2026 Spirits Communicator Award, sponsored by Chivas Brothers.
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Wine news
IWSC Announces Marisol de la Fuente as Winner of the 2026 Wine Communicator Trophy
Marisol de la Fuente has been named as IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year, sponsored by Vinitaly
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Spirit news
Ardbeg wins IWSC 2025 Scotch Producer Trophy
The IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths, celebrates producers who achieve this balance, marrying heritage with innovation to create whiskies that resonate around the world
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Spirit news
Château de Lacquy wins IWSC 2025 Grape Brandy Producer Trophy
Château de Lacquy has won the IWSC's 2025 Grape Brandy Producer Trophy, marking their second victory in this category, reflecting three centuries and eleven generations of dedication
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Spirit news
Chuko Awamori Distillery Co. wins IWSC's 2025 Shochu Producer Trophy
A 600-year tradition earns global acclaim as one small producer blends ancient clay pots, fermentation science, and coral reef conservation to elevate awamori, and keep its legacy alive.
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Spirit news
The Lost Explorer Mezcal Co. wins IWSC 2025 Agave Producer Trophy
A bold blend of tradition and innovation has earned one agave producer the IWSC’s 2025 Agave Trophy. With solar-powered distilling, regenerative farming, and a reverence for biodiversity, their spirits honour the land while captivating the world.
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Spirit news
Sober Spirits wins IWSC 2025 Low & No Cocktails & Spirits Producer Trophy
A Provençal pioneer wins the IWSC Low & No Cocktails & Spirits Producer Trophy with dealcoholised spirits crafted from real whisky, rum, and gin, delivering complexity, sustainability, and global momentum to the no-alc revolution.
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Spirit news
Sazerac wins IWSC 2025 Bourbon Whiskey Producer Trophy
IWSC's 2025 Bourbon Whiskey Producer Trophy is awarded to America's oldest continuously operating distillery, capping a year of extraordinary challenges and achievements.
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Spirit news
Black Fox Farm & Distillery wins IWSC 2025 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy
A prairie distillery wins the IWSC Whiskey Trophy with grain-to-glass precision, outdoor ageing, and a people-first ethos, redefining Canadian whiskey with bold spirit and deep roots.
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