Product Trophies

SPIRITS TROPHIES

The Purity Vodka Trophy For Vodka

Awarded to
42 Below

For
42 Below Vodka

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The Greenalls Trophy For Gin

Awarded to
Chivas Brothers

For
Beefeater 24

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The Arcus Trophy For Aquavit

Awarded to
Arcus AS

For
Gammel Opland Ettermodnet pa Portvinfat

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The IWSC Trophy For Sake

Awarded to
Muromachi Shuzo Co Ltd
For
Daiginjo Bizen Maboroshi 2008

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The IWSC Trophy For Shochu

Awarded to
Nishikinada Shuzo Co Ltd
For
Jigenryu

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The William Grant Independence Trophy
For Blended Scotch Whisky

Awarded to
Whyte & Mackay Distillers Ltd
For
30 YO Whyte & Mackay Oldest Blended Scotch Whisky

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The IWSC Trophy
For Single Malt Scotch Whisky Over 15 Years Old

Awarded to
Diageo PLC
For
Clynelish Distillers Edition 1992

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The IWSC Trophy For Cognac

Awarded to
Château de Beaulon
For
Château de Beaulon XO Vintage 1975

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The a’bunadh Trophy
Sponsored by Chivas Brothers
For Special Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Awarded to
Diageo
For
Lagavulin Distillers Edition 1991

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The Whyte & Mackay Trophy
For Cask Strength Scotch Whisky

Awarded to
Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Limited
For
Glenglassaugh 30 YO Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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The Brown-Forman Trophy For Worldwide Whiskey

Awarded to
Cooley Distillery
For
Kilbeggan 15 YO Finest Irish Whiskey

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The Distell Trophy For Worldwide Brandy

Awarded to
Southern Cape Vineyards
For
Joseph Barry 10 Year Old Pot Still

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The Spirituosenakademie Trophy For Fruit Spirits

Awarded to
S Fassbind AG
For
S Fassbind Wildkirsch Eaux-de-Vie

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The IWSC Trophy For Liqueur

Awarded to
Distillerie Merlet & Fils
For
Merlet Crème de Cassis de Saintonge Boisée

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The IWSC Trophy
For
Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Years and Under

Awarded to
Chivas Brothers
For
Strathisla 12 Year Old

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The IWSC Trophy For Rum

Awarded to
Holey Dollar Rum Distilling Company
For
Holey Dollar Rum Gold

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The IWSC Trophy For Pomice Brandy (White)

Awarded To
Bodegas Y Viñedos Verum, S.L
For
Verum Gewürztraminer 2007

 

 

PRINCIPAL WINE TROPHIES

Blended Red Wine
Sponsored by Beyerskloof

Requirement: A minimum of three grape varieties with the main variety being not less than 30% or more than 70%. The winner will receive a commissioned trophy and a trip to Beyerskloof and a week in the winelands learning more about Cape Blends and Pinotage.

Awarded To
Trossos del Priorat SL
For
Trossos del Priorat Lo Món 2006

Single Estate Trophy
Sponsored by the London International Wine Fair

Selected from class winners of single estate wines. Single estate being defined as a wine produced from grapes grown on an estate which is owned by the producer.

This year the IWSC has decided to present two trophies, one for red wine and one for white.

Single Estate Red Wine

Awarded To
Feudi di San Marzano S.r.l.
For
Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2006

 

          Single Estate White Wine

Awarded To
 Mesh Winery
For
Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2008

 

INTERNATIONAL WINE & FORTIFIED WINE TROPHIES

Bottle Fermented Sparkling Wine
Sponsored by Denbies Wine Estate

The winner will receive a trophy commissioned by the sponsor

Awarded To
Nyetimber Limited
For
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 1992
 

 Cabernet Sauvignon

Awarded To
Woody Nook
For
Woody Nook Gallagher's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

        Carmenère

Awarded To
De Martino
For
De Martino Single Vineyard Alto de Piedras 2007

    Chardonnay
     Sponsored by Mission Hill Winery

    The winner will receive a trophy commissioned by the sponsor

Awarded To
Thompson Estate
For
Thompson Estate 2007 Chardonnay


    Chenin Blanc

Awarded To
Ken Forrester Wines
For
The FMC 2007

    Dessert Wine 
      (to include Botrytis & Eiswein / Icewine)

 Awarded To
Konzelmann Estate Winery
For
Konzelmann Vidal Icewine 2007
 


    Fortified Wine (Worldwide)

Awarded To
Vinhos Barbeito (Madeira) Lda
For
Malvasia 30 Anos Lote Especial

     Merlot
       Sponsored by Spier Wines

 Awarded To
Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd

For
Leconfield Merlot 2008
 

     Pinot Noir
      Sponsored by Bouchard Finlayson

 Awarded To
Mitre Rocks Vineyard Ltd  

For
Mount Dottrel Pinot Noir 2007


         Pinotage
            Sponsored by KWV

Awarded To
Rijks Private Cellar  

For
Rijks Private Cellar Pinotage Reserve 2006

     Riesling
      The Jancis Robinson Trophy (including styles other than dry)

Awarded To
McGuigan Wines  

For
McGuigan Earths Portrait Riesling 2004

     Sauvignon Blanc

Awarded To
Villa Maria Estate Ltd  

For
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2009

        Shiraz/Syrah

Awarded To
Eagles Nest Wines  

For
Eagles Nest Wines Shiraz 2007

     

NATIONAL WINE TROPHIES

  NV Champagne
   Sponsored by Institut Oenologique de Champagne

Awarded To
Champagne Gremillet  

For
Gremillet Brut Selection NV


  Vintage Champagne
   (No older than 10 years)

Awarded To
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin  

For
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rich 2002

    Special Edition Champagne
     (Includes Prestige Cuvée & limited edition older than 10 years)

Awarded To
Champagnes P&C Heidsieck  

For
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1983

      Italian Varietal

Awarded To
Feudi di San Marzano S.r.l.  

For
Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2006

       Port Wine

Awarded To
Douro Symington Family Estates  

For
Dow's Quinta do Bomfim 1998

       Sherry

Awarded To
Fernando de Castilla  

For
Fernando de Castilla Palo Cortado NV