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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #12

Overseeing the judging of Italian wines today we hear from Alistair Cooper MW about how the day has gone.

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Redbreast 12 Year Old Wins More Awards!

Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which is crafted at Midleton Distillery by Irish Distillers, has taken home the World Whisky Trophy at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition, one of the world’s most influential spirits competitions, now in it’s 50th year.

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Outstanding Distiller 2019: William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons has had an incredible past 12 months, reporting double-digit revenue growth and successful whisky and spirit launches

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Winners announced at CapeWine

The IWSC announces its South African wine results on 12 September at CapeWine, celebrating the very best wines in South Africa at the country’s leading trade show

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IWSC launches ‘Blogger of the Year’ Award at ProWein

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has launched a new award to recognise an individual who has utilised a blog in promoting and increasing public awareness and interest in wines and/or spirits, in the last 12 months.   Sponsored by Gonzalez Byass, the award was launched at ProWein 2012 and will see judges comprising of key wine and spirit trade personalities, brand owners with

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IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule

We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration on 12 November. During this spectacular event at the iconic Roundhouse, London, we will reveal our Producer and Communicator Trophy winners, as well as honouring our Emerging Talent winners.

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Wine review: 12 wines to drink this autumn

As the temperature drops with the leaves, Will Lyons picks 12 wines to suit the season, including Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, which picked up a well-deserved gong at the IWSC.

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12 best English sparkling wines to drink this summer

From the winners of the coveted Winemaker of the Year title in 2018’s International Wine & Spirit Competition comes a beautifully balanced but vibrant blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier.

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2024 Awards Ceremony

Roundhouse, London. Tue 12 Nov 2024

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Junipalooza

Tobacco Dock. Sat 11 Jun 2022 - Sun 12 Jun 2022

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2021 Back to School Tasting

China Exchange, London, W1D 6JA. Sun 10 Oct 2021

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IWSC x Austrian Wine Tasting

Institute of Contemporary Arts. Tue 17 Oct 2023

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National Rum Day: 12 best rums to try this summer, from sweet to spicy

The motley crew behind this rum can be found near the high seas of the River Lea in east London’s Hackney Wick. It’s a relatively new operation, only launching in 2014, but has since picked up awards at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the World Rum Awards.

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Lidl triumph over rivals as its £12 whisky wins gold award

Supermarket chain Lidl beat off stiff competition from rivals to scoop a raft of awards for its drinks.

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El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum: Why Not Give the Gift of Liquid Gold to Your Golden One This Christmas?

This special rum was awarded Silver at the 2017 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), achieved the Rum Trophy and Gold Medal Outstanding at the 2015 IWSC as well as being awarded Gold Medal Outstanding in the 2014 and 2013 IWSC.

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Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024

Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. Mon 12 Feb 2024 - Wed 14 Feb 2024

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CapeWine 2018

Cape Town, South Africa. Tue 11 Sep 2018 - Thu 13 Sep 2018

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Wine Paris 2020

Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. Mon 10 Feb 2020 - Wed 12 Feb 2020

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