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The 2024 Scotch whisky judging results have been announced by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Thirteen Scotch whiskies were rated at 98 points or higher, winning Gold Outstanding medals. Ten of those whiskies were single malts. The other three Gold Outstanding medals were awarded to blended whisky expressions.

Five gins scored Double Gold medals, and 54 won Gold Medals at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging in what has become one of the world’s largest, if not the largest, gin competitions. Here are highlights and tasting notes on the top-ranked gins.

In a proud moment for the Island Spirits Distillery, makers of Isle of Wight Gin and Rocken End Rum, three of its spirits have clinched prestigious awards at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received eight (8) medals, including Gold, at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC).

Seven rums scored Double Gold medals, and 45 won Gold Medals at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging of rums. Here are highlights and tasting notes on the top-ranked rums.

Each year, the International Wine and Spirit Competition awards Spirit Producer Trophies to “the most outstanding producers in their respective categories: agave, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, and several others.” These prestigious trophies represent the IWSC's top accolade.

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.

A large swathe of wine and spirits folk gathered for the IWSC's annual awards banquet at London's Guildhall.

Ogilvy Spirits take two awards at International Wine and Spirit Competition 23-07-2015 Daily Record Forfar-based vodka distiller received a Gold Outstanding and the Vodka Trophy at this year's IWSC awards, just seven months after launching

Joe Fattorini, 2017 Wine Communicator Of The Year, tells us about how to look like a wine expert.

Tullamore D.E.W. has won the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy at the International Wine & Spirits Competition for its 18 Year Old Single Malt.

Recognising and rewarding the very best in the wine and spirits industry, the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is one of the most prestigious and rigorous blind tasting competitions in the world, and this year Atom Brands is celebrating after winning seven gold medals.

Last week The International Wine and Spirit Competition announced the winners of its 2018 spirits category, and Wheadon’s won four silver medals to bring back to Guernsey!

Judges awarded Paddy Irish Whiskey from the Sazerac Company with a Silver Outstanding Medal at the 2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Tobias Gorn is a wine and cigar buyer (Boisdale Group), freelance shooting instructor and referee, director of spirits at Winefraud.com, and IWSC panel chair judge.

C'è come sempre (ed è una piacevole consuetudine) un pizzico di Italia alla premiazione del concorso International Wine & Spirit Competition che quest'anno ha raggiunto l'edizione numero 49.

Steven Spurrier is an acclaimed wine expert from Britain and a wine merchant who is often referred to as “the champion of French wine”. Spurrier has also developed his own English sparkling wine, Bride Valley. In conversation with Guardian 20, Spurrier speaks about his 50-year-old journey in the wine space and about his autobiography, Wine: A Way of life.

Chapel Down's gin follows the launch of its bacchus gin and chardonnay vodka in November 2017. Last year, its single vineyard estate Kit’s Coty triumphed at the 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition, winning Gold Outstanding.

Medaglia d’Oro per il Franciacorta Millesimato Brut 2011 dall’etichetta dorata della storica cantina di Monticelli Brusati (BS).