" 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'. "

Brad Japhe  /  Forbes  /  Read more

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The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential spirits awards

Whether you're looking for expert, impartial evaluation, benchmarking or generating trade and consumer interest - we're here to help. The International Wine & Spirit Competition has over 50 years of experience, world-renowned judges, an innovative and market-driven approach and we give feedback on all entries. Enter IWSC's international spirit awards to get your spirits noticed.

Highland and Speyside Single Malts: Classic regions, contemporary statements

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Highland and Speyside Single Malts: Classic regions, contemporary statements

Scotland’s best-known whisky regions delivered standout performances at the IWSC 2025, with Highland and Speyside distilleries earning some of the highest scores across the single malt category

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Why Scottish single grain whisky Is gaining momentum in global markets

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Why Scottish single grain whisky Is gaining momentum in global markets

Scottish single grain whisky is stepping into the spotlight, with distillers embracing innovation and global demand rising for both mixable expressions and rare aged releases.

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Blended Scotch Whisky: Trends and innovation in premiumisation

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The Blended and Blended Malt Whisky categories attracted a diverse range of entries this year, and our judges unearthed the very best from brands of all sizes.

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The results are out! North American Whiskey and RTD Global Judging in Kentucky

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The results are out! North American Whiskey and RTD Global Judging in Kentucky

Congratulations to all the Whiskey and RTD brands who have been awarded IWSC medals in this year's North American Whiskey and RTD in-stu judging in Kentucky.

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Judges’ deliberations: IWSC judging in Kentucky comes to a close

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As the second year of IWSC judging in Kentucky concludes, we look back on the week and speak with our judges to explore the trends that emerged and how they felt about the whiskies and RTDs they assessed.

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IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced

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IWSC Spirits Awards 2025 Announced

This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka, liqueurs, aperitifs and digestifs. Just 3% achieved Gold Outstanding, while 12% were awarded Gold.

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Dawn Davies MW: The Art of Objective Spirits Evaluation

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Announcing the winner of the 2025 IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Award

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Announcing the winner of the 2025 IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Award

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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