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IWSC announces shortlists for new Low & No Wine and Spirits, RTD & Mixer Producer Trophies

The IWSC announces the shortlists for its 2023 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies

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IWSC 2023 Alternative Drinks results are out

Following our extensive judging of several important drinks categories on 21 – 22 June, today we are delighted to reveal our 2023 Alternative Drinks medal results.

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2023 Alternative Drinks Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2

We heard from our judges following two days of judging the IWSC's Alternative Drinks Awards

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2023 Huangjiu Judging: deliberations from our judges

On Monday, 19 June the IWSC held the first-ever huangjiu awards in Europe. We caught up with our judges to hear about the highlights of the tasting and the unique flavour profile of this ancient Chinese drink.

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The IWSC brings its international cider awards to Somerset

This summer, the IWSC is bringing its international awards to Somerset, South West England, to judge cider, perry, and fruit wine made from 100% juice, not from concentrate.

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94% of Bartenders are stocking no/low

CROSSIP has released its own industry report which celebrates the news that 88% of on-trade venues are now offering no and low alcohol alternative drinks for consumers.

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IWSC announces shortlist for new Low & No and RTD Trophies

Recognising the growing popularity as well as the increasing quality of entries into its Low & No and RTD categories, the IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for two new trophies

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IWSC shares results from its 2022 Cider award judging

Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 cider judging...

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Another successful year for the low alcohol category

The IWSC’s Low & No Awards is its biggest recent success story with entries growing for the third year. 2022 entries for the 1.2% and lower category were up over 225% versus the previous year demonstrating the continuing surge in popularity and relevance for these drinks.

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