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The Crimea-based Alma Valley winery took three medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London.

We are about to enter awards season where black ties and ball gowns will become as common on a night out as a pair of sandals or sunglasses in high summer. This year’s awards nights, however, will have a fair few newcomers in the audience from a wider range of countries as Eastern Europe, in particular, targets the major competitions as a platform to help change the wine industry’s perceptions about its wines.

Two major international wine awards – namely the International Wine Challenge (IWC) and the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) – found these two samples worthy winners...

In a further boost for English producers, the Ridgeview estate in Sussex was this week awarded the coveted trophy of the world’s best winemaker in the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018. This is the first time in the IWSC’s 49-year history that the award has been presented to an English producer.

Red wine fans will love Asda’s Extra Special Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, usually £9. Just right for Easter lunch, it’s won Decanter and IWSC awards.

Serious recognition on a global scale is coming in now too, as the three major international competitions (International Wine Challenge, International Wine & Spirit Competition and Decanter World Wine Awards) have bestowed a huge number of awards on English wines, mainly sparklers, this spring.

Foxhole Spirits is delighted to announce that HYKE Gin has won Gold in the ‘Gin-Contemporary’category at the2019 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Its Bacchus 2018 white wine has won three bronze medals at the International Wine And Spirits Competition (IWSC), the Wine GB awards and the regional competitions for producers from the Midlands and the North.

In the Scotch whisky category, traditionally one of the competition’s largest and most competitive segments, a total of 38 single malt Scotch whiskies were awarded the coveted Gold Outstanding medal.

In the Tequila and Mezcal category, one of the competition’s fastest growing segments, a total of three Tequilas and six Mezcals were awarded the coveted Gold Outstanding medal. The winners ranged from iconic brands like 1800 to new, emerging Mezcal brands like Mezcal Amores or Casa Lumbre.

Copalli Rum, a Belizean rum brand, has proudly taken home two prestigious awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2023.

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.

Among the multitude of wines vying for recognition from the two countries, only five dry wines, four from Spain and one from Portugal, earned prestigious Gold medals at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) judging.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.