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Mark Gillespie named IWSC’s 2023 Spirits Communicator
Following the recent announcement of the shortlist for this year’s Spirits Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Chivas Brothers, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.
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2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration
The IWSC is looking forward to welcoming guests to its 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration at London's iconic Roundhouse.
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2022 Awards Dinner: Award Presentation Schedule
Discover the trophies to be presented on Thursday 29 September at the IWSC's Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration...
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IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy.
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IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy.
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IWSC unveils the winners of the Contemporary Design, Eco-friendly packaging, and Gift pack categories for its 2022 Design Awards
Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.
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IWSC unveils the winners of the Limited edition, Redesign / rebrand and Traditional design categories for its 2022 Design Awards
Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.
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Cornwall meets London - Absolute to sponsor the IWSC’s Design Awards
Leading Cornish Design and Brand Agency, Absolute , is officially the new Headline Sponsor of the IWSC’s annual Design Awards with judging taking place on 23 rd August and results announced on 31 st August. The Design Awards flips our usual Wine & Spirit judging on its head – this time round, the packaging will play
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In full bloom: Talis profile
From armchair travel via virtual reality headsets to being dazzled by Van Gogh’s sunflowers in all their golden glory through the power of projectors, advances in technology are helping to turn cultural activities into immersive experiences that stimulate all of our senses. What if the same could be said for our drinking experiences, and our sensory journey began before we opened the bottle? Premium stopper
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Tailor made: Labrenta profile
We buy with our eyes and it’s no longer enough for drinks makers to rely on the quality of the liquid inside the bottle to sell their product. In our visually led age of Instagram and TikTok, how the product is packaged, from the bottle to the stopper, is a hugely important part of its appeal. This is particularly true of spirits brands fighting it
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