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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YOUR SPIRITS, CENTRE STAGE
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.
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The IWSC Green Spirit Trophy recognises the multitude of considerate spirit production practices across the world. Discover our 2024 shortlist.
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The IWSC is proud to announce the shortlist for its 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy. With 10 brilliant entries from across the globe, selecting the best candidates was a challenging task for our judges.
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“It can be easier to be taken seriously when you do something big” Paul Williams tells me, sitting in front of his stills at the Bingil Bay Distillery.
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Last week our international experts headed to Kentucky where they joined forces with the US industry professionals to judge North American Whiskey & RTD. We are thrilled to reveal the medal results.
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During the first IWSC North American Whiskey and RTD Judging in Kentucky, we caught up with our team of international and local experts to hear their thoughts on the flights tasted so far.
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Following the IWSC Spirits judging, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for our coveted 2024 Spirits Producer Trophies.
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Ahead of the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging in Kentucky, we caught up with our US-based judges to hear about whiskey trends and to find out what they will be looking for when tasting entries in Kentucky.
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Following the IWSC’s first Spirits Judging in South Africa, we are delighted to reveal the medal results.
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