Shipping samples

You have three shipping options

1. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Use the dropdown menu to find your local participating depot. More info below

2. UK distributor

If you have a UK distributor, you can send us your samples from there

3. Independent

You are welcome to make your own shipping arrangements. Please note you will be responsible for all costs, taxes and duties

How many samples do I need to send?

We need two samples of spirit and vermouth entries.

We ask for two bottles so that we can promote top-rated spirits at trade and consumer events throughout the year. In addition, if your spirit is put forward for a trophy, we will use one of the extra bottles in these judging sessions.

Please note our new address for sample delivery

Delivery address - Spirit and vermouth

IWSC Samples - Dave Woodward
WineLogistics Ltd
14 St. Georges Business Park
White Lion Road
Amersham
HP7 9JQ
UK

Important notice: Non-UK producers are required to include a commercial invoice on the outside of the case that includes the information below.

Click here to download our invoice template

  • Supplier EORI number (your EORI number) and Receiver EORI number (our EORI Number - GB853914212000)
  • Number of bottles
  • Type of spirit
  • Bottle size
  • ABV%
  • Value: shown as EUR 1.00 or USD 1.00 per bottle (this is for customs purposes only)
  • Reason for export: samples for tasting
Hellmann European Origin offices will complete the EX1 Export Customs declaration document on behalf of the supplier. To avoid delay in shipment, it’s essential that suppliers provide the above information to Hellmann.
All duty and VAT must be paid by the sender and IWSC will not accept any duty charges.
All samples must be delivered duty paid (DDP). If you are shipping your samples directly, please select 'Shipper accepts all charges' and ensure your courier account number is on the documentation provided by your courier.

Instructions for direct shipping

About the group shipping offer - no longer available

Many entrants will be able to save money by making use of our group shipping offer, which you can select during the entry process. Use the dropdown menu above to see if you have a local participating Hellmann office. Then simply ship your samples to the address listed and Helmann will deliver the bottles to us.

Pricing: £85 per entry

Make sure you have checked our entry and shipping deadlines beforehand and you must contact Hellmann Beverage Logistics prior to sending your samples. Please include your company name clearly on the box.

If you have any questions about the group shipping offer, please get in touch by emailing info@iwsc.net.

Bottle collection

We sometimes collect samples from international trade shows and events, to save you shipping costs. This costs £60.

This page will be updated when we have details of our next bottle collection offer.

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