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This is when Bristol's massive new rum distillery and bar will open

A new rum distillery and bar which will serve 150 different rums from around the world is opening in Bristol next month.

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Four Pillars Gin is the International Gin Producer of the Year

Yarra Valley-based distillery Four Pillars Gin has been awarded the 2019 International Gin Producer of the Year at the 50th Annual International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London.

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Here's why Edinburgh is the perfect place to launch a gin brand

With the growth of fashionable speak-easy style gin bars, Edinburgh has witnessed a renaissance of gin distilling within the city. Premium brands such as Pickering’s Gin and Edinburgh Gin have been at the heart of a global explosion in Scottish gin sales, with the latter recently opening a new distillery in Leith that boosted annual production capacity from 27,000 to 80,000 cases.

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Is mezcal knocking tequila off its perch? Artisan spirit shines at the IWSC

The big spirits story at the IWSC this year is not gin – even though that continues to defy gravity in its popularity – it’s mezcal. The Mexican spirit has long been considered a poor relation of tequila – not for quality reasons, but simply because tequila is produced in vast quantities, its brands (like Patron and José Cuervo) highly visible.

French Wine Discoveries London

The Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, E1 8GP. Tue 21 Jan 2020

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Anyone for a craft mead? The honey-based medieval brew is back

Mead was believed to be the drink of the gods. This winter, you can judge that for yourself, free of charge, since English Heritage is offering samples of the 9,000-year-old drink at Framlingham Castle to celebrate its revival in popularity.

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English sparkling wines are in, Prosecco is out: 6 drinking trends in 2019

"South Africa has been upping quality in a steady curve for the last decade and is now at the stage where its entry-level wines are effortlessly winning high medals and happy converts," says Adam Lechmere, general manager, International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Why Ridgeview’s Tom Surgey is an IWSC Julian Brind MW Finalist

Tom Surgey will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Nik Darlington, Ross Carter, Justin Howard Sneyd MW, Dawn Davies, Xavier Rousset MS and Sam Harrop MW all previous winners of the IWSC’s Julian Brind Memorial Award.

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What Is Cachaça? Get to Know the Spirit Behind Rio’s Caipirinhas

The 2019 Cachaça Tellura Prata received a score of 93 from the IWSC for its “light vegetal grassy and floral notes on the nose. All sugarcane aromas that continue on the palate.”

Wine news

English wine is still a Sparkling Success

As English Wine Week approaches, the IWSC has taken a deep dive into the 2023 English wine results.

IWSC news

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries.

Enter today for your chance to win a coveted IWSC Award. As well as receiving a marketing kit and full PR support, winning wines and spirits are showcased at international trade events. Read more to find out about our brand new website.

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How Cabernet Franc is making a name in Canada

Cabernet Franc may be one of the most underrated grape varieties of France, if not the world - but it's started spreading its wings in Canada

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The IWSC is heading back to Margaret River

The IWSC is taking its international awards back to Margaret River in Western Australia in partnership with the Margaret River Wine Association and Wines of Western Australia.

IWSC news

Surprising Medal winners for IWSC

For a full list of 2011 Northern Hemisphere Results -  click here   There were some surprising results from the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2011 Northern Hemisphere Judging with Greece scooping Gold (Best in Class) for its Chardonnay from Producer Ktima Pavlidis. The country also took home 1 Gold, 9 Silver (Best in Class), 20 Silver and 31 Bronze awards.   Another surprise winner was

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The new gin generation: Why mothers' ruin is back in fashion

Gin craze for the new age

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Aldi champagne Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut named the best in the world is amazing value

The Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut from Aldi won a medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Aldi is selling chocolate wine for Christmas and we’re here for it

It was awarded ‘silver outstanding’ for quality in the International Wine and Spirit Competition, so we’re sold.

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Aldi is bringing back its chocolate wine, just in time for Christmas

The supermarket launched the wine last Christmas and it proved so popular that its back for the second year in a row. Last year it was even awarded ‘silver outstanding’ for quality in the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Georgian Bay Vodka™ is ranked as one of the Ten Best Vodkas in the world

The creators of Georgian Bay Vodka™ has been recognized as one of the top ten vodkas in the world.

Spirit news

Double Dutch announced as official IWSC mixer partner

Award-winning Double Dutch, producer of premium flavoured mixers, will sponsor the Vodka Producer Trophy at the IWSC this year

IWSC news

Talis announced as official sponsor of Brandy Producer Trophy

A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis has been announced as an official sponsor of the IWSC

CapeWine 2018

Cape Town, South Africa. Tue 11 Sep 2018 - Thu 13 Sep 2018

IWSC news

IWSC announces premium bartop producer Talis as official sponsor of the Armagnac Trophy

A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis by Cork Supply, has been announced as an official sponsor of the IWSC

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Spirito di Vino becomes IWSC Italian media partner

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) are pleased to announce that Spirito diVino has become their Official Italian Media Partner.   Providing coverage regionally and nationally, the programme sees Spirito diVino support the IWSC by promoting the Competition and its medal winners at key points throughout the year.   Franz Botrè, Editor and Publisher of Spirito diVino commented: “The prestige and respect of the

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Why Irish whiskey is as good as Scotch – and 10 bottles to try

Top 10 Irish whiskeys from the IWSC’s spirits tasting that you should definitely try for yourself