Why the IWSC?
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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Today we are pleased to announce the winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Award. This year's winner is an entrepreneur who founded her business in 2018 who was commended by the judges for her energy, broad involvement in the business.
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This year's winner was selected for her passion, enthuiasm and work to help create inclusive working environments for people suffering from chronic illness and pain.
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We are pleased to reveal the 2025 winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communications.
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With over 17 years of experience as an IWSC judge, Ivan Dixon shares insights into the crucial process of palate calibration and panel dynamics
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Following a successful debut, the IWSC is returning to Kentucky to champion the finest North American Whiskeys and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages.
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As Master Blender for Johnnie Walker and member of IWSC's Spirits Judging Committee, Dr. Emma Walker shares how judging enriches whisky expertise and enhances industry understanding.
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In this Spirits Edition of the IWSC Insider, David T Smith shares the five key characteristics that define excellence in spirits evaluation.
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In this Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider Olivier Ward explains the objective and subjective factors of the Gin judging.
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