" 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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The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential low & no and alternative drinks 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 awards to get your drinks noticed.

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Serious About Zero: Celebrating No-Alcohol Innovation How the no-alcohol category is finding its stride

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Lower ABV, Higher Expectations: Spirits with a Lighter Touch

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Lower ABV, Higher Expectations: Spirits with a Lighter Touch

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Beyond Substitution: How Low & No Wines Are Finding Their Voice

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Quality without compromise: BevZero’s role in the low & no wine revolution

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Narmeen Kamran: Maintaining Objectivity in Alternative Drinks Evaluation

As Managing Director of Desert Island Events and IWSC's Alternative Drinks judge Narmeen Kamran shares her systematic approach to impartial drinks evaluation.

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Josh Kelly: Don't get emotionally attached to a liquid

In this Alternative Drinks edition of the IWSC Insider, Buyer and Brand Relations Manager at Club Soda and IWSC Alternative Drinks Judge, Josh Kelly shares the Unique Challenge of Alcohol-Free Judging.

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Claire Warner: The Evolution of No & Low Alcohol Drinks

As co-founder of Æcorn and Board Member of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Claire Warner shares insights into the transforming landscape of no and low-alcohol beverages at IWSC.

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Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries

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Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries

Founder of Club Soda and IWSC judge Laura Willoughby MBE shares what it takes for a low and no-alcohol drink to achieve gold medal status.

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