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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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Get lucky this St Patrick’s Day with The IWSC’s pick of the bunch!
With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, draw on the luck of the Irish with these award winning whiskeys selected by drinks expert, Ewan Lacey, General Manager at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries.
Enter today for your chance to win a coveted IWSC Award. As well as receiving a marketing kit and full PR support, winning wines and spirits are showcased at international trade events. Read more to find out about our brand new website.
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The IWSC win 'Best Awards Event' and 'Awards Event of the Year'
2015 saw the IWSC team pick up not just one, but two awards for the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet which is held at the spectacular Guildhall in London.
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