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Spirit news
Whiskies and Gin Soar in a Record Year for IWSC Spirit Entries
We are pleased to announce the 2016 Spirit results and trophies, revealing a record year for entries into the Competition, with a 17% increase in entries, lead by the Scotch, Worldwide Whiskey and Gin categories. The top 200 winners will be showcased at the annual Spirits Showcase event, run in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Distillers.
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Results released for France, Italy, Spain and Northern Hemisphere Trophies
The International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) expert panel of judges have been blind-tasting, debating and scoring French, Italian and Spanish wine submissions for the past few months and today sees the medal results announced for these regions alongside the much-anticipated Northern Hemisphere wine trophies for Champagne, Rioja, Madeira, Sherry, Port and Cava.
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Wine news
New Business, Wine & Retailer Categories for 2016
The IWSC is very excited to introduce some brand new awards into the 2016 competition including Innovator of the Year and Specialist Multiple Retailer of the Year.
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Independent and Online Retailer Awards
Voting is now open for the 2016 IWSC Independent Retailer of the Year and Online Retailer of the Year Awards. Voting will close June 20th.
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IWSC Results Announced!
Today sees the announcement of the first set of IWSC results at the London Wine Fair and it is a sparkling week for English wines as the IWSC awards 7 Gold's for homegrown producers!
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IWSC Masterclasses at the 36th London Wine Fair
The IWSC is returning to the London Wine Fair for 2016 with a stellar line up of talent presenting masterclasses on wine and spirits at stand U50.
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IWSC Announces Wine Communicator of the Year
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) reveals the winner for its ‘Wine Communicator of the Year 2016’ award, which is sponsored by Italian wine fair, Vinitaly.
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New mixer categories added for 2016
Following the huge success of the Gin & Tonic and Bloody Mary mixer awards, we have once again teamed up with Fever Tree Mixers to add two brand new categories to the competition – Best Vodka & Tonic, and Best Vodka & Mediterranean Tonic.
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Vinitaly
Italy's most important wine show celebrates 50 years: and as a celebration, many events will be promoting wine in Verona.Find the IWSC in Vininternational Stand D/2
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Vinisud
VINISUD is the showcase for the world’s leading wine region, the Mediterranean, which on its own accounts for more than 50% of world output.Once again, the IWSC will be attending Vinisud in 2016.
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