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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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Chapel Down's double gold at International Wine & Spirit Competition

English winemaker Chapel Down has won two gold and two silver awards in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)

London Wine Fair 2017

Olympia London, UK. Sun 21 May 2017 - Tue 23 May 2017

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Raising a glass to our Trophy winners from Down Under

Following the annual Burgundy campaign which kicks of the new year, it is the Australia Trade Tasting that marks the next major landmark in the UK’s industry calendar. Australia produces approximately 4% of the world's wine output and is the world's fifth largest wine exporter. Last year at our 2021 judging, a total of seven Australian wines were awarded trophies, equating to 22% of wines

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Israeli whisky Moses would part a sea for arrives Down Under

The enterprising distillery’s been awarded with the highest accolades in the industry. Its Young Single Malt “The Last One” won the Golden Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2019.

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IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Bitters and Liqueurs

After a busy day judging bitters and liqueurs, we sat down with our judges to find out what caught their attention

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Australian wine

Our Wine Judging continues with tasting entries from one of the world’s biggest wine-producing countries. Following two days of judging Australian wine, we spoke to our experts about the standout regions and grape varieties from Down Under.

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IWSC Judges: Austria's native varieties are tactile, phenolic, and exciting

The IWSC recently headed to Austria for its second Wine Judging in the country. After the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of Austrian wines and share their advice to help Austrian producers break into the UK market.

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Best London Dry Gin from around the world

The gin resurgence shows no signs of slowing down, and at its heart has been London Dry gin – the style where it all began. Here we review the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020

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IWSC sees rising popularity of pisco, shochu & baijiu spirits, with gin showing no signs of slowing down

The IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) has released its annual spirits results, showing the rising popularity of pisco, a Chilean and Peruvian Brandy; Japanese shochu and China’s best-selling spirit baijiu, demonstrating a growth in Asian spirits.

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IWSC Judges heading to China: "We can't wait to meet Chinese wine producers!"

Ahead of our Global Wine Judging event in China in August, our international judges, Susie Barrie MW, Antony MW and Isa Bal MS, shared their thoughts on the quality of Chinese wines and their expectations of the upcoming judging.

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IWSC Judges: Margaret River proves itself as a top-tier wine region

The IWSC recently headed to Western Australia for its second Wine Judging in Margaret River. Following the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the potential of Western Australian wines and their future on the global stage.

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IWSC Judges: South Africa has a bright future in the global market

After the recent IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of South African wines, their future on the global stage and offer their advice to producers.

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Down under but on top of the world: Four Pillars named IWSC International Gin Producer of the Year for second year running

Fast-growing Australian spirits company Four Pillars Gin has claimed the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) International Gin Producer of the Year award for the second consecutive year.

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges' deliberations: Champagne, Asian and Central & Eastern European wines

Our second week of wine judging kicked off with another thrilling day of popping corks as our panels judged Champagne led by Essi Avellan MW, followed by Asian and Central & Eastern European wines overseen by Sarah Abbott MW. We sat down with our judges to find out what impressed them.