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Alternative drinks
2023 Alternative Drinks Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2
We heard from our judges following two days of judging the IWSC's Alternative Drinks Awards
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Spirit news
Shochu: what is it and which bottles should you try?
Asian spirits have a knack of being beautifully crafted liquids with a beguiling texture – and Shochu is no exception. Explore our pick of the best Shochus from the IWSC’s latest spirits tasting
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Spirit news
IWSC Judges: Kentucky is a great place with great whiskey
After our inaugural North American Whiskey Judging in Kentucky, members of our judging panel shared their thoughts on the whiskey they tasted, the trends they have noticed, as well as their advice to American producers seeking to grow their exports.
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Wine news
John Hoskins MW: IWSC gold is like a Michelin star
In this Wine edition of the IWSC Insider, Member of the IWSC Wine Judging Committee, John Hoskins MW explores what it truly takes to earn one of the wine world's most coveted accolades.
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Penwortham No.1 Fairham Gin lands two accolades at Spirits Awards
A Penwortham gin firm has picked up two silver awards for a dry Lancashire gin range at the 2022 IWSC Spirits Awards. As they approach their first anniversary as a distillery, the Signature earned 94 points out of 100 after the firm joined the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London this year, with expert judges from across the global spirits trade.
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Wine news
Israeli wine is 'the quality representative of the eastern Mediterranean'
More than 200 Israeli and kosher wines were exhibited last week at Europe’s largest kosher wine tasting, the Kosher Food & Wine Experience
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IWSC news
The Glenmorangie Company is named World’s Best Distiller
Iconic Scottish whisky is crowned 2012 Distiller of the Year at the ‘Oscars’ of the wines & spirits industry The Glenmorangie Company is also named UK Spirits Producer of the Year for second year running. The Glenmorangie Company was the toast of the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) this week after being named 2012 Distiller of the Year. Glenmorangie was first named
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Spirit news
Ivan Dixon: The calibration process is almost always organic
With over 17 years of experience as an IWSC judge, Ivan Dixon shares insights into the crucial process of palate calibration and panel dynamics
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Wine news
“The what, why and where of content: how wine communication is changing”
During this year’s London Wine Fair, we gathered some of our 2022 Emerging Talent entrants together with Laura Richards, Digital Editor for Club Oenologique, to discuss what can brands do to adapt to the ever-changing communication landscape and the future of wine communication.
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Wine news
Cap Classique Is Coming Of Age: The IWSC South Africa Judging
What our expert panel discovered during a record-breaking day of Cap Classique tasting in Paarl
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IWSC news
IWSC announces mixer producer Double Dutch as official sponsor of the Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year award
Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year recognises the key role played by independent merchants in their local community
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IWSC news
IWSC announces Forsyths as official sponsor of Distiller of the Year award
Award-winning Forsyths provides equipment and solutions to domestic and international markets for beer, wine and spirit producers
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Wine news
The IWSC announces it is bringing its international awards to Turkey
Following the recent announcement of its ‘in situ’ wine judging in Austria, Argentina and South Africa, this summer, the IWSC will also be bringing its international awards to Turkey...
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IWSC news
IWSC is going to Kentucky for its first global Whiskey & RTD judging
We are delighted to announce that in September 2024 our team of international experts will head to Kentucky to judge North American Whiskey & RTDs in situ.
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Alternative drinks
Serious About Zero: Celebrating No-Alcohol Innovation How the no-alcohol category is finding its stride
The no-alcohol drinks revolution has reached a turning point. What began over a decade ago as simple spirit substitutes has evolved into a sophisticated category that's confidently charting its own course
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Penwortham distillery No.1 Fairham Gin wins silver for their dry Lancashire gins at the 2022 IWSC Spirits Awards
A Penwortham distillery is celebrating after picking up two silver awards for their dry Lancashire gins at the 2022 IWSC Spirits Awards.
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Spirit news
Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Stephen Notman
Stephen Notman is a whisky commentator, strategist, educator and promoter
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IWSC news
2013 is set to be the best ever for leading wine and spirit competition
THE International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), widely acknowledged as the most prestigious and independent contest of its type in the world, is accepting entries for 2013. 2012 was the most successful in the competition’s 43-year history and innovations across the board mean 2013 looks set to break even more records. Allen Gibbons, IWSC Group Director, said: “At the IWSC we are constantly
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IWSC news
What is the allure of unique spirits – are they a taste sensation or just a fad?
The premium liqueur market seems to be bucking a wider trend of declining sales, with new products coming to market despite the tough economic climate. Consumers are moving away from the lower end of the market and discovering the better value and taste in premium products. Myles Cunliffe, director of Mixology Group, has suggested that consumers are starting to realise that a product
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IWSC news
Pulling out all the stops: how Guala Closures is leading the luxury market
Every Guala Closures’ research and development centre - from Scotland, Italy and Bulgaria to Ukraine, China and Mexico - is located within the plant, allowing a close relationship between the design and production teams which, therefore, also speeds up the development process.
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Spirit news
David T Smith: A good judge knows what the consumer is looking for
In this Spirits Edition of the IWSC Insider, David T Smith shares the five key characteristics that define excellence in spirits evaluation.
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Wine news
Alex Hunt MW: Judging wine well is a curious and fascinating challenge
As Purchasing Director at Berkmann Wine Cellars and member of IWSC's Wine Judging Committee, Alex Hunt MW explores the complex skill set required for excellence in wine evaluation.
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Spirit news
Why Scottish single grain whisky Is gaining momentum in global markets
Scottish single grain whisky is stepping into the spotlight, with distillers embracing innovation and global demand rising for both mixable expressions and rare aged releases.
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Is it time for a drinks cabinet reshuffle? Read more: http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/time-drinks-cabinet-reshuffle/story-26371903-detail/story.html#ixzz3Y8SLLBE7
May 7th is the perfect excuse to select some top- notch wines
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Spirit news
Top Irish gins
Ireland is well-known for whiskey and stout. There is, however, another spirit that is increasingly on the radar of Irish distillers – and consumers – gin
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