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IWSC announces shortlist for new Low & No and RTD Trophies

Recognising the growing popularity as well as the increasing quality of entries into its Low & No and RTD categories, the IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for two new trophies

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IWSC shares results from its 2022 Cider award judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 cider judging...

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Another successful year for the low alcohol category

The IWSC’s Low & No Awards is its biggest recent success story with entries growing for the third year. 2022 entries for the 1.2% and lower category were up over 225% versus the previous year demonstrating the continuing surge in popularity and relevance for these drinks.

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IWSC shares medal results following its lighter alcohol judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals for its Ligher Alcohol awards.

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IWSC announces results of its 2022 Mixer Awards

IWSC announces results of its 2022 Mixer Awards. Sharing the ultimate drinks pairings with Double Dutch Drinks

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High quality cocktails awarded in the IWSC’s RTD & premixed judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals and trophy results following its RTD and pre-mixed category tastings

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IWSC shares results from its recent vermouth judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share its 2022  vermouth trophy winner and medal results

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IWSC highlights innovation and increasing interest in the flavoured wine category

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 wine-based and flavoured judging...

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2022 Alternative drinks judging - deliberations from our judges #2

Following the second and final day of judging for our alternative drinks awards, including Vermouth, RTDs and low and no drinks, we managed to catch a few minutes with Shannon Tebay and David T Smith to hear about the day's judging.

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2022 Alternative drinks judging - deliberations from our judges

This week the IWSC is holding it's alternative drinks judging at it's venue in London's China Town. We caught up with Shannon Tebay to find out how the day's judging has gone.

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