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From South Korea to France: The 7 Worldwide Whiskeys That Stunned the Judges
Each year, just a small handful of spirits manage to cross the threshold from technical excellence to true drinks brilliance These are the whiskies that stop the judges in their tracks, bottles that prompt discussion, delight, and ultimately, unanimous agreement that they deserve the very highest honour
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A Golden Era for Global Whiskey
The worldwide whiskey category is one of the most interesting, diverse and competitive at the IWSC, representing everything power rye’s from the Nordics to emerging spirits from China and Korea. This year’s gold medal winners showcase the category at it’s best, with some intriguing shifts in where - and how - quality whiskey is made
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Raising the Bar: Why Silver Medal Worldwide Whiskeys Deserve Your Attention
At the IWSC, a Silver medal isn’t just a step on the podium. It’s a mark of true distinction. In the world of whiskey, where nuance and balance separate the good from the great, achieving Silver signals a product that stands out for its character, craft, and complexity
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Exploring Character and Consistency: Worldwide Whiskies Win Bronze at the IWSC
For whiskies in the Worldwide category, bronze medals represent more than technical merit, they speak to promise, potential, and precision from a diverse and evolving set of producers around the globe
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From grape to glass: Pisco demonstrates quality at this year's IWSC
Chilean and Peruvian Pisco impressed judges at this year's IWSC with one reaching Gold Outstanding quality.
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IWSC 2025: Strong performance from Calvados XO
The 2025 IWSC spirits judging highlighted a strong year for Calvados, with a notable concentration of high-scoring entries in the XO category
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Global Grape Brandy at the IWSC
Discover highlights from this year's Grape Brandy judging, which saw 137 medals awarded including a Gold for a Brandy from Azerbaijan.
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IWSC 2025: Armagnac’s time to shine
This year’s IWSC results brought both Armagnac and Cognac into sharp focus, revealing compelling contrasts in performance and style.
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Gold Outstanding: rums that make you smile
What this year's Gold Outstanding Medalist rums tell us about the current state and future direction of the Global Rum category.
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Gold medal winning rums setting the standard
The Gold Medal winning rums at this year's IWSC showcased the quality and diversity of the rum category and demonstrated how rum is becoming a true global spirit.
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