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The IWSC Returns to Kentucky for the North American Whiskey & RTD Judging, June 4-7 in Bardstown

Spirits industry professionals from around the world will descend upon Bardstown, KY, the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” to judge the International Wine & Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) North American Whiskey and Ready to Drink (RTD) competition June 4-7, 2025

Whisky Experts

International Wine & Spirits Competition's (IWSC) US Jury Session in June in Kentucky (with gallery of the 2024 session)

One of the most important global judging events in the spirits industry is undoubtedly the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) . This year, its US judging session will take place from June 4 to 7, 2025, in Bardstown, Kentucky , and will include Bill Lumsden , Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation, and Whisky Stocks at the Glenmorangie Company

Whisky Intelligence

Elevate Your Brand and Open New Doors with the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging

Led by Dawn Davies, Master of Wine and head buyer with the United Kingdom distribution company Speciality Drinks, a panel of spirits experts from America and the U.K. evaluate entries based on in-depth knowledge of the North American whiskey and RTD markets

The Bourbon Flight

International Wine & Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) North American Whiskey returns to Bardstown

By entering the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging, producers get unparalleled recognition from key industry decision-makers, including master sommeliers and distillers, masters of wine and senior buyers

Forbes

The World’s Best Rums For The Perfect Rum Cocktail, From The International Wine & Spirit Competition

Here are brief descriptions and tasting notes on five rums the IWSC judging deemed essential for a home bar and the perfect base for rum cocktails.

Grocery Trader

Grocery Trader reports on 2025 IWSC Drinks Supermarket Awards

Following the announcement of the 2025 IWSC Drinks Supermarket Awards Grocery Trader reported the results of the night

The Buyer

How IWSC chose winners in new Supermarket of the Year awards

David Kermode, who was part of the judging panel and helped present the awards in a special ceremony last week, reveals who won what and goes behind the scenes to explain the comprehensive judging process.

Forbes

The World’s Best 2024 Tequilas, According To The International Wine & Spirit Competition

The International Wines and Spirits Competition has released its 2024 Tequilas of the Year, a collection of 10 top-ranked Tequilas that the judging panel has carefully selected.

KamCity

Waitrose Crowned Top Supermarket For Drink

Waitrose has won the inaugural International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Drinks Supermarket of the Year award. Announced at a ceremony in London last night, the results came after the IWSC overhauled its approach to judging to put the consumer first.

The Buyer

IWSC American whiskey judging: vast innovation across the board

“I am hugely excited about the movement within American whiskey right now,” is how Speciality Drinks’s Dawn Davies summed up the successful, and inaugural, IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD judging that took place in Kentucky last year.

Forbes

The Brandy Of The Year, According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition

The IWSC has released its 2024 Brandy of the Year, a collection of 10 top-ranked brandies selected by its Judging Panel. Below are tasting notes and commentary on current brandy industry trends.

Forbes

The Rum Of The Year, According To The International Wines & Spirits Competition

The IWSC has unveiled its 2024 Rums of the Year. Below are tasting notes on these rums and insightful commentary from Ian Burrell Chair of its Rum Panel on current rum industry trends.

Forbes

The Vodka Of The Year, According To The International Wine & Spirit Competition

The IWSC has released its 2024 Vodka of the Year, a diverse collection of 10 top-ranked vodkas selected by its judging panel. Below are tasting notes and insightful commentary on current vodka trends.

Forbes

The Whisky Of The Year, According To The International Wines & Spirits Competition

The IWSC, a globally recognized judging of spirit excellence, has unveiled its 2024 Whiskies of the Year. This collection of 10 top-ranked whiskies, offers a unique taste of the world’s best whiskies.

Forbes

The Gin Of The Year, According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition

The IWSC has unveiled its 2024 Gins of the Year, a collection of 10 top-ranked gins. Below are tasting notes on these gins and commentary from Olivier Ward Chair of IWSC’s Gin Panel.

Forbes

How David Coors Crafted The World’s Best Whiskey From The IWSC

In 2024, The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) awarded Coors Spirits Co’s Five Trail Barrel Proof 003 Blended American Whiskey its Worldwide Whiskey trophy as the World’s Best Whisky. This was the first time an American blended whisky had won the award.

Drinks Trade

Australia’s three major producer and communicator wins from IWSC London

On Tuesday, two Australian producers and one Australian wine communicator took home major global prizes at the IWSC Awards Ceremony 2024, held in London.

Drinks Digest

Aussie winemaker named world’s best no-alcohol producer

Australian winemaker Edenvale has been announced as the winner of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024 Low & No Producer Trophy. The IWSC highlighted Edenvale’s pioneering role in the no-alcohol wine sector, its innovative production methods and its unwavering commitment to sustainability.

The Shout

Two trophies for New Zealand in IWSC 2024 Wine Awards

Last week IWSC expert judges retasted all gold-medal winning wines from the IWSC 2024 for the final endorsement – IWSC’s wine trophies

Barbados Today

Foursquare Distillery rum wins international award

RL Seale Distilling, Foursquare 14 YO Equipoise Rum has won the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2024 Rum Trophy.

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