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Junimperium Distillery awarded IWSC International Gin Producer Trophy

This year’s winner of IWSC 2022 International Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild – is making sure Estonian gin production is firmly on the map.

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IWSC awards Wessex Distillery its 2022 UK Gin Producer Trophy

Having amassed multiple medals at our 2022 awards, we’re delighted to award Wessex Distillery the IWSC 2022 UK Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.

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IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy awarded to La Maison & Velier

With its varied portfolio of expertly crafted rums, La Maison & Velier was highly awarded this year. We’re delighted to announce them as winners of the IWSC 2022 Rum Producer Trophy, sponsored by Vetroelite.

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Kitaya Co awarded IWSC’s 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy

When it comes to awarding the 2022 Shochu Producer Trophy, we’re delighted to honour Kitaya Co, who’s 99-point Honkaku barley Shochu stole the show at recent judging.

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Redbreast awarded IWSC’s 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy

We’re delighted to award Redbreast, part of Irish Distillers’ portfolio, the IWSC 2022 Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy, sponsored by Labrenta.

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Tomatin Distillery awarded IWSC’s Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy

This Highland distillery, just a stone’s throw from Inverness, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to add to Tomatin’s achievements in 2022 with the IWSC Scotch Whisky Producer Trophy, sponsored by Forsyths.

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2022 Red Wine Producer Trophy awarded to Kanonkop Wine Estate

We’re proud to award fourth-generation producer Kanonkop IWSC 2022 Red Wine Producer of the Year Trophy.

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González Byass awarded 2022 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy

This year, we’re pleased to award the IWSC 2022 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy to one of Spain’s most renowned bodegas, González Byass.

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The IWSC announces winners for its Green Trophies and Old Vine Trophy

As the IWSC continues to focus on its educational and environmental support across the industry, we are delighted to announce the winners of three new trophies awarded at our 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration.

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