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Forbes
Must-Have Whiskies For Every Budget: Dramlady Founder Amanda Victoria Picks 10 Unforgettable Bottles
Last year, Victoria celebrated a second year top four nomination as the sole female nominee from the International Wine & Spirit Competition for Spirit Communicator of the Year: 2018.
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Yahoo
English and Welsh Sparkling Wines Are Sparking a New Wave for Bubbles
Slowly but surely, English sparkling wines have also seen international recognition on the awards circuit. Ridgeview Wine Estate in East Sussex won International Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2018, marking the first time an English winemaker has won this accolade.
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The Buyer
IWSC 2019: Canada, China & England shine in awards
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has kicked off its 50th year anniversary by announcing the medal winners from the northern hemisphere at this week’s London Wine Fair.
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European Sponsorship Association
Riedel announced as official sponsor of the IWSC Wine Importer of the Year award
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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The Yorkshire Post
Why a Yorkshire brewery began producing China's national drink
Baijiu’s star seems to be rising in the West. Last year, the Surrey-based IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) named baijiu as one of the hottest drinks trends of 2019.
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Delicious Magazine
It's a gin RAINBOW! Our favourite colourful gins for 2019
Awarded silver in the International Wine & Spirit competition, Lidl’s gin – with fresh citrus and green herbaceous notes – has proved to be a hit with customers.
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Ridgeview
Royal Visit to Ridgeview
Ridgeview were delighted to welcome the Duchess of Cornwall for a tour of their Estate, whilst on her Royal visit to the county of East Sussex, especially to celebrate their recent success of being crowned ‘Best International Winemaker’ in the International Wine and Spirit Competition.
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The AU Review
England Distilled, Iceland chilled: the story of Martin Miller’s Gin
With more gold and platinum medals won in the last 10 years than any other gin is a clear indicator that Martin Miller’s modern gin movement at the four most respected competitions; The World Spirits Awards, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, ISC and IWSC.
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European Sponsorship Association
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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Wanaka Sun
Local winemaker shortlisted for international wine award
A key player in the Central Otago fine wine industry has been listed as a finalist for the new and prestigious international ‘Future 50’ awards.
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Forbes
The Perfect Rums For Summer Sipping And Cocktails
There are lots of great rums on the market and I’ve covered many of them over the years here at Forbes. But in my new quest for simplicity, I’ll distill the process of shopping for rum into just three words: Flor De Cana. In 2017 they were named Global Rum Producer of the Year by the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, one of the most prestigious such groups with more than 400 judges from around the world.
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Great Drams
Distillery stories: Kavalan, made in Taiwan
From the International Wine & Spirit Competition, to the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Kavalan has taken the world by storm, winning gold and silver all over the place.
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Drinks Business
Merger promises new 'big data era' for the wine industry
One of the US’s most popular consumer sites, Wine Folly, has merged with the Global Wine Database (GWDB) and unveiled plans to make big data about wine accessible to the industry. Wine Folly has been recognised by the International Wine and Spirit Competition twice, with Puckette winning IWSC Wine Blogger of the Year in 2013 and being named as this year’s IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year, revealed last month.
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Aspect County
In Good Spirits
Increased demand for the aromatic drink has meant that some longer-distance deliveries across East and West Sussex have to be made by van now. Stockists include selected southern branches of Waitrose, Harvey Nichols, Majestic Wines, Fortnum & Mason and Marks & Spencer, a level of success that recognises the spirit’s award-winning credentials. In 2018 accolades included silver at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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Thrillist
The Best Tequilas You Can Buy for Under $30
Smooth and balanced with a soft mouthfeel and zesty bouquet, Espolon blanco tequila is a multi-award winner -- it took home medals at both the San Francisco World Spirits Awards and the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2016.
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The Edinburgh Reporter
Cask 88 launch second whisky in Scottish Folklore Series
The first in the series was a 45-year-old Ben Nevis 1972 Single Malt (70cl; 43.2% ABV; £650 RRP), Cù-Sìth. It won gold medals at the 2018 International Wine and Spirits Competition in the Highland Single Malt 30-45 Year Old category.
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Scotsman Food & Drink
Edinburgh whisky company reveals new expression and a chance to buy an extremely rare single malt
The Ben Nevis 1972 Single Malt (70cl; 43.2% ABV; £650 RRP): Cù-Sìth picked up gold medals at the 2018 International Wine and Spirits Competition and features a design inspired by the Cù-Sìth, a terrifying large hound, with a murderous bark, said to stalk the Highlands of Scotland.
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Love Drinks
Love Drinks Secures Brighton Gin UK Distribution
In just over 4 years, the brand has already collected many awards including 2018 International Wine & Spirits Award – Gold Medal for Brighton Gin’s artwork and bottle design.
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Wine Folly
A Personal Note From Our Co-Founder, Madeline Puckette (That’s Me!)
I was just awarded Wine Communicator of the Year by International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Whooooa!
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Crush
Crushing on Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc
The Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2016 received the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition’s 2018 Chenin Blanc Trophy – beating all other Chenin Blanc wines entered into this competition to be crowned the world’s best.
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