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IWSC is coming to China
We are delighted to announce that in 2024, for the first time in the IWSC history, we will hold a Global Wine Judging event in China.
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Aldi is starting to take its wine seriously
Moulins de Citran 2009 is an example of just how seriously Aldi are now beginning to take their wine selection. This recently won a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.
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Why rye whisky is set to go global
Earlier this month, Southwold-based Adnams scooped a major prize at the prestigious IWSC awards with its newly-released rye malt, gaining a 'Gold Outstanding' and a lofty 98 out of 100 points from the judging panel.
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Kavalan is Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year
Kavalan has won the "Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year" from the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Awards show spirits industry is alive and kicking
The International Wine & Spirit Competition has honoured a total of 502 Scots spirits.
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Forsyths announced as official sponsor of IWSC Distiller of the Year award
International Wine & Spirit Competition announces distillery design and build firm Forsyths as official sponsor of IWSC Distiller of the Year award.
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IWSC Announces Premium Bartop Producer, Talis as Official Sponsor of the Armagnac Award
A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis by Cork Supply has been announced as an official sponsor of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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International Wine & Spirit Competition announces glass manufacturer Encirc as official sponsor
Official sponsor of IWSC Supermarket Wine Buying Team of the Year award, market leader Encirc provides glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK and Irish food and beverage industries
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Is it time YOU tried baijiu? Chinese spirit made from fermented grain is tipped to go stratospheric in the UK in 2019
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have announced the key drinks trends of the year, and baijiu is near the top of the list.
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Spirit news
2023 Spirits Awards - deliberations from our judges #1
As we hit the mid-way mark of our first week of spirits judging, we caught up with David T Smith who was overseeing our vodka judging panels today.
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The IWSC is heading Down Under!
This summer, the IWSC is bringing its international awards to Western Australia, in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association.
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IWSC news
Riedel to sponsor Wine Importer of the Year Trophy
As exclusive glassware partner of the IWSC, Riedel has also been announced as official sponsor of the Wine Importer of the Year award
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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #1
Following today's juding, we catch up IWSC Wine Committee member Ali Cooper MW, and hear how wines from South America have been performing, as well as some exciting news from Mexico.
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2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2
Our 2023 Wine Judging is well underway, kicking off this year with our sparkling wine category. We caught up with our Wine Judging Committee member, sparkling and Champagne expert, Essi Avellan MW to find out what the highlights are from this year’s judging.
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IWSC news
Amazon announced as official IWSC sponsor
Amazon throws its weight behind the IWSC as the official sponsor of the Winemaker of the Year Trophy, which will be announced at the 48th IWSC Awards Banquet on Wednesday 15 November
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Purity Vodka, the new undisputed best tasting vodka in the world makes official debut in U.S. market
Purity Vodka, the ultra-premium, award winning Swedish organic vodka, announced today its presence of Purity Vodka in the U.S. market. Over the last year, Purity Vodka has dominated the worlds blind tasting competitions, taking home a record number of highly sought-after awards, including being named as "Best Vodka in the World 2017" by The International Wine & Spirit Competition, simply because of its incomparable taste.
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Morrisons’ £8 award-winning wine that is as good as bottles costing SIX times as much
An £8 Albarino from Morrisons was included on the "Top Ten Spanish Wines" list published by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Ernie Els Wines is the Top Performing South African Cabernet Sauvignon at IWSC
Continuing the magnificent high of Cape Wine 2018 Ernie Els Wines is excited to announce that their 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon has been rated as the best Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa according to the 2018 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London.
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Ireland is now officially home to the best whiskey in the world
An Irish whiskey has just been awarded one of the highest honours at the annual International Wine and Spirit Competition.
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Symphonia No 1 Dry Gin Awarded IWSC Silver Medal
Symphonia No 1 Dry Gin, distilled in Northern Ireland at The Woodlab Distillery, has been awarded a silver medal at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Flor de Caña named #1 rum producer in the world
Flor de Caña, the premium rum brand from Nicaragua, was named Global Rum Producer of the Year by the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London.
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition is calling for entries to its 2017 Spirits Tasting
As the contest calls for entries to its 2017 spirits tasting, research from the Kedge Business School has uncovered the real value that the IWSC stamp of approval has on your business, and why it remains the one to win in the drinks trade.
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Purity Vodka is Awarded The Best Vodka Trophy at the Prestigious IWSC
The hand-crafted ultra-premium vodka brand, Purity Vodka, has been awarded with the highest honor – The Vodka Trophy "2017 Best Vodka" and "Outstanding" gold medal at the 2017 International Wine and Spirits competition.
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Why fighting it out for medals is vital for emerging wine countries
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.
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Tullamore Dew Is First Irish Brand To Win Worldwide Whiskey Trophy Since 2009
Tullamore Dew has won the The Worldwide Whiskey Trophy at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) for its 18-year-old single malt, which reportedly has not been won by an Irish whiskey brand since 2009.
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