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Supporter: Denbies Wine Estate
Denbies Wine Estate is the largest single estate vineyard in England.
The 265-acre vineyard is situated on the North Downs, with their famous chalky soil, in a protected valley of south-facing slopes. Denbies’ wines have consistently won awards, both national and international, and are available from Denbies’ own shop, online and through trade sales.
In recent years the IWSC has recognised the emergence of UK wine production as an innovative industry.
Denbies recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2016.
CONTACT: Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA. Tel: +44 (0) 1306 876 616. Website: www.denbies.co.uk
Sponsor: The Gin Guild
The Gin Guild was established by
the Worshipful Company of Distillers to work with gin distillers from
the UK and around the world to provide leadership and focus to
the promotion of this exciting
spirit category.
The guild brings gin distillers and industry leaders involved in the production, promotion, distribution and consumption of gin together with other interested parties in order to promote and encourage commitment to excellence in gin distillation
and industry custodianship of the spirit category.
The guild aims to provide a vibrant community, defined by a shared professional interest and shared ideals and experiences, in a congenial and companionable atmosphere. CONTACT: Nicholas Cook
Email: nicholas.cook@theginguild.com
Sponsor: William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons is an independent, family-owned distiller. They are the world’s third-largest producer of Scotch whisky and make some of the world’s leading brands, including Glenfiddich, Grant’s blended Scotch whisky and The Balvenie, as well as other premium spirits including Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Monkey Shoulder, Drambuie and Tullamore D.E.W. The IWSC has firmly established itself as “the one to win”, which is why the company is so delighted that Glenfiddich has won more medals than any other single malt this century.
CONTACT: William Grant & Sons, Independence House, 84 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2HS. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8332 1188 CONTACT: William Grant & Sons, Independence House, 84 Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, Surrey,
Supporter: The Spirits of Mexico
This year, the celebrated annual premier spirits competition, Spirits of Mexico – coming to Austin, Texas on October 19 2017 – will also feature tastings, interactive brand activations and unique culinary pairings curated by renowned local chefs. Tequila and Mezcal enthusiasts, from novices to connoisseurs, will explore the history and bold flavours of Mexico’s oldest spirits through a wide selection of Mezcal and Tequila expressions and hand crafted cocktails. Organised by the IWSC Group, a global events company focused exclusively on the alcoholic beverage sector, Spirits of Mexico takes place in conjunction with the Spirits of the Americas competition, which
celebrates distilled spirits
in North, South and
Central America and the
Caribbean.
CONTACT: Dominique Love, IWSC Group CEO North America. Email: info@thespiritsofmexico.com
Supporter: Fever-Tree
Fever-Tree is the world’s leading supplier of premium natural mixers for alcoholic spirits by retail sales value, with a distribution network covering over 60 countries.
Based in the UK, the brand was launched in 2005 by Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow to provide high-quality natural mixers to accompany the growing demand for premium spirits. The group now sells a range of 16 differentiated flavours to the on- and off-trade. Its range includes 6 variants of tonic water, a cola, three variants of ginger ale, ginger beer and two variants of lemonade.
CONTACT: Units 38/39, Chelsea Wharf, 15 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QJ. Tel: 0207 349 4922
Sponsor: Arcadia Vineyards
Arcadia Vineyards features a unique soil composition deriving from crushed seashell, stemming from its incarnation as an inland lake several millennia ago.
It is the third estate bought by the Winiarski family during their ownership of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Winiarski wines are fashioned to express richness which is balanced by elegant restraint.
The IWSC encourages and rewards continuing advancement of the crafts of wine growing and winemaking through stringent judging and laboratory testing of its products. CONTACT: Arcadia Vineyards, PO Box 3327, Yountville CA 94558, USA
Tel: +1 707 224 8822
Email: arcadia@wminapa.com
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