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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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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Contemporary Gin: Creative Spirits Leading Innovation in 2025
Contemporary gin is now at the forefront of innovation in the spirits world. At the IWSC 2025, it became the largest gin category, with almost 300 entries - surpassing the 261 for Classic gin
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Redefining Classic: How Japan Came Out on Top
The IWSC's Gin Awards is the world's biggest and most diverse gin competition, with thousands of entries from around the globe. This year's classic gin results showcase how the category is reaching new highs across the globe.
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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
Continue readingSpirit news
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.
Continue readingSpirit news
Is flavoured gin still relevant in 2025?
How IWSC 2025 reveals a category in transition - fewer products, but better ones
Continue readingSpirit news
Contemporary Gin: Creative Spirits Leading Innovation in 2025
Contemporary gin is now at the forefront of innovation in the spirits world. At the IWSC 2025, it became the largest gin category, with almost 300 entries - surpassing the 261 for Classic gin
Continue readingSpirit news
Redefining Classic: How Japan Came Out on Top
The IWSC's Gin Awards is the world's biggest and most diverse gin competition, with thousands of entries from around the globe. This year's classic gin results showcase how the category is reaching new highs across the globe.
Continue readingSpirit news
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
Continue readingSpirit news
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
Continue readingSpirit news
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
Continue readingSpirit news
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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