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View all testimonials" The response to our award from gin drinkers in Finland and further beyond was fantastic, and our sales over the years have grown over five-fold. "
Miika Lipiäinen / Kyrö Distillery, Finland / Gold and silver medals 2019
" IWSC is the pinnacle. We work hard to encourage brands to join our portfolio, so for them to see that we’ve won this award is very helpful. "
David Hood / Spirit Cartel, UK / Spirits Distributor 2019
" IWSC helped us to realise that we were on the right track at such an early and influential time in our growth as a craft spirits producer. "
Michael Harris / Mountain Distilling Company, Australia / Gold 2019
" When we’re talking to new partners, having this award to say that our spirits are great quality makes a difference when at the negotiation table. "
Nick Ravenhall / ATOM Brands, UK / UK Gin Producer 2019
" There are a lot of spirits competitions out there these days. Pretty soon we might even need a competition for the best competitions! If ever such a day arrived, it’s a safe bet that the IWSC would take home a 'double gold'. "
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Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy - Franklin & Sons.
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Curatif awarded IWSC 2024 RTD Producer Trophy
The IWSC is thrilled to announce that Curatif is the winner of the 2024 RTD Producer Trophy.
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Quality without compromise: BevZero’s role in the low & no wine revolution
With the low & no category going from strength to strength around the globe, the expertise of dealcoholisation specialist BevZero has never been more in demand.
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Narmeen Kamran: Maintaining Objectivity in Alternative Drinks Evaluation
As Managing Director of Desert Island Events and IWSC's Alternative Drinks judge Narmeen Kamran shares her systematic approach to impartial drinks evaluation.
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Josh Kelly: Don't get emotionally attached to a liquid
In this Alternative Drinks edition of the IWSC Insider, Buyer and Brand Relations Manager at Club Soda and IWSC Alternative Drinks Judge, Josh Kelly shares the Unique Challenge of Alcohol-Free Judging.
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Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks
As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.
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Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries
Founder of Club Soda and IWSC judge Laura Willoughby MBE shares what it takes for a low and no-alcohol drink to achieve gold medal status.
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Alternative drinks
Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze
In this edition of the IWSC Insider, we catch up with Millie Gooch, writer, Low & No advocate and judge, who shares how the IWSC helps shape the emerging Low & No category.
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Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy - Franklin & Sons.
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Curatif awarded IWSC 2024 RTD Producer Trophy
The IWSC is thrilled to announce that Curatif is the winner of the 2024 RTD Producer Trophy.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Quality without compromise: BevZero’s role in the low & no wine revolution
With the low & no category going from strength to strength around the globe, the expertise of dealcoholisation specialist BevZero has never been more in demand.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Narmeen Kamran: Maintaining Objectivity in Alternative Drinks Evaluation
As Managing Director of Desert Island Events and IWSC's Alternative Drinks judge Narmeen Kamran shares her systematic approach to impartial drinks evaluation.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Josh Kelly: Don't get emotionally attached to a liquid
In this Alternative Drinks edition of the IWSC Insider, Buyer and Brand Relations Manager at Club Soda and IWSC Alternative Drinks Judge, Josh Kelly shares the Unique Challenge of Alcohol-Free Judging.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks
As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries
Founder of Club Soda and IWSC judge Laura Willoughby MBE shares what it takes for a low and no-alcohol drink to achieve gold medal status.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze
In this edition of the IWSC Insider, we catch up with Millie Gooch, writer, Low & No advocate and judge, who shares how the IWSC helps shape the emerging Low & No category.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy
The IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy - Franklin & Sons.
Continue readingAlternative drinks
Curatif awarded IWSC 2024 RTD Producer Trophy
The IWSC is thrilled to announce that Curatif is the winner of the 2024 RTD Producer Trophy.
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