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Worthy Park Estate awarded IWSC’s 2023 Rum Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Worthy Park Estate the IWSC 2023 Rum Producer Trophy, sponsored by Reflex Label Plus.
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Gyre & Gimble awarded IWSC’s 2023 UK Gin Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Gyre & Gimble the IWSC 2023 UK Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.
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Podrum Palić 1896 awarded IWSC’s 2023 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Podrum Palić 1896 the IWSC 2023 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy.
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Four Pillars awarded IWSC’s 2023 International Gin Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Four Pillars the IWSC 2023 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.
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Altos Planos awarded IWSC’s 2023 Agave Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Altos Planos the IWSC 2023 Agave Producer Trophy, sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.
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Ragnaud Sabourin awarded IWSC’s 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Ragnaud Sabourin the IWSC 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.
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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2024 Spirits Communicator Trophy.
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From Gin And Tonic To Whisky Highball: Best Spirits And Mixers 2023
In the dynamic drinks industry landscape, classic cocktails made of a spirit and a mixer, be it gin and tonic or whisky highball, remain universally valued for their refined simplicity and well-balanced flavours. Discover top spirits and mixers 2023, along with the judges' tasting notes.
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The IWSC announces shortlist for its 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy
The IWSC announce the shortlist for our 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy
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IWSC announces new Producer Trophy – 2023 Fruit Spirits Producer Trophy
For the first time in IWSC history, we will be awarding a Producer Trophy to the Fruit Spirits category.
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