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The Top Rosé Wines From The 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition
France dominated the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), rosé wine judging. Producers from Provence winning three of four Gold medals out of a total of more than 200 medalists.
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Georgia Today
Bringing Georgian Wine to New Heights
Wine educator Daria Kholodilina, a Ukrainian native living in Georgia since 2013, was named the 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Award on behalf of Georgia by the Global Wine and Spirits Community (IWSC) at this year’s London Wine Fair.
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The Shout
IWSC returns to Margaret River
Following a successful Global Judging in Margaret River in 2023, the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) is once again returning to Western Australia to conduct its wine judging, in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association and Wines of Western Australia.
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The Shout
The Whisky List’s Emma Cookson’s big IWSC win
Emma Cookson, The Whisky List’s (TWL) Whisky Specialist and Editor, has been awarded International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner.
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Forbes
The World’s Best Vodka—According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition
Each year in London, some of the most seasoned palates in the alcohol industry come together to sample through thousands of liquid entries from across the globe. The event is called the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the annual results, when published, can make or break a brand.
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BNN Breaking
Cape Verde’s Prosperous Vodka Shakes Up Global Spirits Industry
At the 2023 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, an unexpected participant emerged victorious. Prosperous Vodka, a product of Kriol Distillery based in Cape Verde, Africa, not only outshone its competitors in the vodka category but also outperformed across all spirit types. The vodka scored an exceptional 99 out of 100, marking a significant disruption in the global spirits industry.
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Prestige Online
Hatten Wines shines on the global stage with new accolades
Hatten Wines also shone at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023. After undergoing meticulous blind evaluation by a panel of experts including sommeliers, analysts, and wine-focused journalists, the brand’s products won myriad awards.
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Food and Drink Business
Small can with a big presence
At the recent International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), Australian distillers and wine makers did the country proud. One of the stars of the show was cocktail innovator, Curatif, winning RTD Producer of the Year for the second year in a row.
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The Shout
Curatif takes home global trophy for second year
Canned cocktail producer Curatif has brought home the RTD Producer Trophy from the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) for the second year running, having taken out the inaugural title for RTD producers last year.
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NZ Herald
Church Road of Hawke’s Bay nominated best red wine producer at International Wine and Spirit Competition in London
Church Road has the accolade of being nominated in the 2023 Red Wine Producer of the Year category at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Yahoo News
Cornwall cider named as 'best in the world' at international awards
A LOW-alcohol cider made in Cornwall has won an international award in an 'alternative drinks' category. Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low-alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Man of Many
Four Pillars Named World’s Best Gin Maker…Again
Lightning can strike thrice. Australian spirits label Four Pillars has made history, becoming the industry’s first gin producer to be named world’s best three times. At the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), Four Pillars claimed the title of International Gin Producer of the Year, an honour the Healesville-based distillery also nabbed in 2019 and 2020.
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Forbes
The Best Wines In The World-According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition
Each year, the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the beverage world, brings back all its individual wine winners across various categories to determine the best of the best.
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Asda Corporate
Get into the spirit! Asda’s range of award-winning spirits and liqueurs are perfect for party season
Whether stocking up the home bar pre-Christmas or looking for what to gift friends and family, Asda’s range of own-brand, award-winning spirits and liqueurs cater to everyone from Espresso Martini fans to Whisky connoisseurs. With prices starting at £8 for IWSC Gold medal winners, customers can find fantastic quality bottles for a bargain price tag.
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Time Out
This Victorian distillery was just crowned the world's best gin maker for a record third time
Here's some good news to lift your spirits (see what we did there?). On October 19, the 2023 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) was held in London, with Victoria's very own gin hero Four Pillars winning International Gin Producer of the Year for the third time.
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nippon.com
Japan's Hamada Syuzou Wins Int'l Prize for "Shochu" Producer
London, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese distillery Hamada Syuzou Co. has won top prize for "shochu" spirits producer at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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Wave3
Bardstown Bourbon Company named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer
The Bardstown Bourbon Company was named the 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer by the International Wine and Spirits Competition on Friday. The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential spirits competition, dating back to 1969.
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NZ Herald
Church Road only NZ winery nominated for prominent international award
Church Road chief winemaker Chris Scott says he is honoured that their red wine was nominated in the 2023 Red Wine Producer of the Year category at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Forbes
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The 2023 International Wine And Spirits Competition
What a banner year it’s been for Bardstown Bourbon Company. Back in March, the celebrated Kentucky spirits maker received top score at the International Wine and Spirits Competition for its 6-year-old Origin Series release: 98 out of 100 points. And now that very same prestigious organization has just awarded BBC the title of “Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year” at its annual awards ceremony in London.
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Drinks Trade
Australia triumphant at the IWSC Trophy presentation in London
Top Shelf, Four Pillars, Curatif, Cape Mentelle and Larry Cherabino were amongst the Australian movers and shakers that came up trumps last night at the International Wine and Spirits Awards (IWSC) in London. The results establish Australia as a serious player in global drinks production.
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