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Wine news
IWSC adds new judging category for rosé wines
New for 2022, the IWSC is adding a seperate category for still rosé wine judging as this popular style continues to build its consumer following.
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Wine news
IWSC announces developments as it continues to evolve its drinks awards
As its awards continue to evolve, the IWSC is delighted to announce the appointment of several industry renowned judges to oversee the panels of its new award categories.
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Spirit news
IWSC announces new head judge plus two new award categories for its 2022 Mixer Awards
The IWSC has added Tequila & Tonic and Whisky Highball categories for its Mixer Awards which will be judged by a panel led by The Savoy’s Shannon Tebay
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Wine news
Gold medal winning vegan wines
With increasing numbers of consumers interested in a vegan lifestyle, or simply being more considered when selecting what they drink, the IWSC has highlighted its 2021 Gold Medal winning wines which have been finished using only vegan winemaking methods.
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IWSC news
IWSC partners with Spirits Kiosk for 2022 Spirits Awards
The IWSC is delighted to be partnering with specialist e-commerce platform, Spirits Kiosk. This new partnership will offer our 2022 spirit medal winners the opportunity to be listed on the online shop for discerning drinkers.
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IWSC news
Our 2022 Emerging Talent Awards are open
Each year, the IWSC awards individuals within the drinks industry with a selection of awards. These awards recognise up-and-coming talent from across the drinks industry.
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IWSC news
Our 2022 Business Awards are open
Each year, the IWSC recognises businesses across the world for the hard work they put in to the importation, sales and distribution of drinks, enabling them to reach the end consumer
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Alternative drinks
Our Low & No Trophy Winners for Dry January
For the first time, we awarded four Trophies to the four highest scoring gold-medal winners in four Low & No award categories. Each week throughout January the IWSC will be highlighting one of our four trophy winners across our Social Media channels.
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Wine news
In conversation with our 2022 Wine Communicator, Sarah Heller MW
Following our announcement last week that our Wine Communicator trophy had been awarded to Sarah Heller MW, the IWSC caught up with Sarah to find out a bit more…
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IWSC news
Brand building in the Asian Market
The IWSC has recently started to work with Eclat International Limited, a brand marketing company specialising in growing awareness of brands in the Asian overseas market.
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